Profile Design AquaCell vs. Podium Quest

I just bought the PD Aquacell from Trisports.com.  It's been in the package for about a week.  My first impression is that it's enormous.  Huge to be exact.  I keep looking at it to decide if I really want to open the package or send it back.  Anyway,  I'll take a look tonight and try to post up a reply tomorrow.

BTW the graphics aren't too bad.  It's Grey and black just like what's shown on the Trisports website.  They show a couple different color versions depending on where you look.

   Jim

OK Guys....   I finally opened the bag.  I have to eat a little crow on this one because it actually looks pretty good.  If I could find the @!#*$ camera I'd takes some pics.  So,  In all fairness to PD I'll write a little review this weekend.

To answer your previous questions though.  I really doubt it will leak.  The inner cell fits pretty darn tight and theres just a little gap where the straw for the main cell cuts next to it.  Pictures will help explain what I'm saying.

 Also,  The tops on each cell are made of rubber and cut in a star pattern to aid in refills.  I think that should really help out with the spilling issues.  They also provide 2 "yellow things" to go under (I'm assuming) each top.

 At fist glance I'd say it's a keeper.  I have a longer training ride this week end so maybe I'll try it out in addition to writing something up. 

Here you go.  Probably more than you wanted to know but...   

Below is a comparison.  You're right, 44oz is a big bottle but it dosen't look too bad. 

Below shows whats included.  You can see the slot in the right hand side of the smaller chamber where the straw runs down into the larger cell.  The outside of the smaller cell is completly exposed to the large cell.

This shows the top cap with a star pattern to help with refills.  Much better than just an opening with the yellow thing.  Also, I was at the shop today and noticed the new standard bottles now come with this same set up.  Much better.

 This show both straw openings.  The straw on the right opens into the large cell.  You can see the gaps around the straw which might leak.  Although, it dosen't seem too likely.  If you're using water in the big cell it won't matter.

Once the small cell is removed the larger cell is complettely open.  The only long term issue might be if the plastic creeps and the small cell becomes loose.  If you're using the rubber straps this shouldn't be an issue. 

I am considering the PD AquaCell too.

Thanks for posting all the pics — its very helpful to see all aspects of it like that!  

No Problem.  I always like to see what I buying.  If you have any questions just let me know.

That was a great review. More than what I expected, but exactly what I wanted. Thanks 

I bought the AquaCell and have a Podium Quest.

I have the Profile Design bracket and the Aquacell doesn't sit in it right.

I like the podium quest but not two three things..first it is too large to get on my aerobars with my Powermeter computer mounted where I like it and secondly the lids poop open over bumps in the road. Thirdly the liquids mix as they aren't separte containers like the Aquacell is. I think the Aquacell improved on all three of these things...if only I could get it on my aerobars.

I wash both in the dishwasher. I think the Aquacell will clean better do to the shape of the two chambers...the Podium Quest is sealed in the bottom.

I haven't figured out what the deal is..I think it may be my power meter mount. I tried for about 2-3 minutes to get it to work and couldn't so set it aside until I have more time and/or my husband could help me. It slides in just isn't level.

It isn't the width that is the issue. 

If you can fit the standard bottle you should be able to fit this one.  Unless you have something else in the way.   Also, the bands should work just fine.

As for the bracket, the problem is that the lower portion of the bottle flares out so you can't lift it up between the bars.  I think if you look at the front view you can see what I mean.  Basically, the bracket is nearly useless unless you bars are wider than the lower portion of the bottle.  

I'll measure the bottle width and post up tonight.

 Jim

I took the bracket off and it worked well. I can actually slip it in up and down and not thru my aerobars which avoids my power tap computer mount.

It does splash so using the covers and yellow net things is helpful as I got a lot of Gatorade on my doing my 85 miler yesterday.