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bbqdbanana
May 19, 18 14:39
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I'm looking at BTA setups that include bottle with straw as well as a standard bottle - not simultaneously. Also, something where the computer mount is up front, so that rules out the Profile Design Torpedo. Unfortunately, it seems to leave me with very little choice. Having said that, it leads me to believe one of my only options is the XLAB Versa. My concern is that it's near impossible to.

Does anyone have the XLAB Versa or something similar that can comment on the ease of cleaning?
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JoeO
May 19, 18 15:17
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Ease of cleaning is a lot higher when

a) you clean it immediately
b) you get a decent array of brushes just for the purpose.

Beyond that, they're all hard to clean.
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ChrisM
May 19, 18 16:10
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JoeO wrote:
Ease of cleaning is a lot higher when

a) you clean it immediately
b) you get a decent array of brushes just for the purpose.

Beyond that, they're all hard to clean.

This. When you finish the race immediately wash it with water (assuming OP uses sports drink in the BTA, if just water not a problem). Once mold gets in the nooks and crannies you have to get just the right brush at just the right angle to get at it.
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Shambolic
May 19, 18 16:42
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Best bottle ever. I run a Glen Alden design bottle and computer mounts but this is a good option with easy to clean bottle.

https://shop.visiontechusa.com/en/type/hydration/drinking-system-ds1
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GreenPlease
May 19, 18 17:12
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Shambolic wrote:
Best bottle ever. I run a Glen Alden design bottle and computer mounts but this is a good option with easy to clean bottle.

https://shop.visiontechusa.com/en/type/hydration/drinking-system-ds1

+1. That's the BTA I use. It's a hidden gem of a product IMO.
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iwaters
May 19, 18 23:46
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I use an XLAB Torpedo and very happy with it. For cleaning I have a Camelbak cleaning kit. It has a long thing brush for the straw and a larger flexible brush to clean the bottle. Works really well
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May 20, 18 1:24
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bbqdbanana
May 20, 18 20:43
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This is awesome.

Thanks for the feedback guys.
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jdais
May 21, 18 8:04
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Profile design HC. Easy to fill cap, Easy to clean, I use a Camelbak bite valve on straw, you don't suck in air.
https://profile-design.com/collections/front-systems/products/aero-hc-bottle
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