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Trying to decide on which color aero water bottle to order. Black goes with the bike color better but white seems like it would warm up as quicker than the white bottle. Any thoughts?

2015-05-19 6:29 PM
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Not sure it makes a difference but given the conditions I train and race in, I'd definitely go with white, in case it does! I've actually had bottled water (not in a bike bottle) boil and explode on a ride in 105 degree heat, so who knows?
2015-05-19 7:08 PM
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Originally posted by BuckHamilton Trying to decide on which color aero water bottle to order. Black goes with the bike color better but white seems like it would warm up as quicker than the white bottle. Any thoughts?

I'd go white, also for the cleaning factor.  You won't see the mold on the black (maybe that's a reason to go with black ) 

2015-05-19 7:26 PM
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Originally posted by BuckHamilton Trying to decide on which color aero water bottle to order. Black goes with the bike color better but white seems like it would warm up as quicker than the white bottle. Any thoughts?

I'd go white, also for the cleaning factor.  You won't see the mold on the black (maybe that's a reason to go with black ) 

No, this one is obvious.

2015-05-20 7:03 AM
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Originally posted by BuckHamilton Trying to decide on which color aero water bottle to order. Black goes with the bike color better but white seems like it would warm up as quicker than the white bottle. Any thoughts?

 

What color is your helmet and what did you eat for lunch yesterday?

2015-05-20 8:09 AM
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Originally posted by BuckHamilton

Trying to decide on which color aero water bottle to order. Black goes with the bike color better but white seems like it would warm up as quicker than the white bottle. Any thoughts?


While the other posts give you well thought on responses, the answer is obvious - Black. Why - it is more aerodynamic. Freeze the liquid in the bottle the night before, then as you ride the sun will slowly melt the frozen contents of the bottle causing the surface of the bottle to remain slightly colder than the air temp. The warmer air will mover away from the colder air at the surface of the bottle reducing drag.


2015-05-20 9:04 AM
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Definitely plaid for the occasional, weekend sports event ... only use black during a formal event.

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