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The 650ml Elite Mia Stainless Steel Bottle is useful for everyday bike rides, fitting securely into a bottle cage, but it scratches easily and cannot be used with one hand.
While many people choose to use a metal bottle for drinking on a daily basis, in order to reduce their use of plastic, if you get around by bicycle it can create a puzzle as most metal bottles do not fit well in the bottle. bottle cages.
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Elite tried to kill two birds with one stone with the Mia, which is made almost entirely from stainless steel, is 100% plastic-free – including the lid – and fits in a bottle cage.
I tried it in several different cages and it held up well on several surfaces, helped by the ridge around the top half of the bottle that matches the rim of most bottle cages.
While it sits securely in a bottle cage, it’s not particularly useful beyond commuting or short trips, as you need two hands to use it. It’s fine if you just want to take a drink, but it’s not really practical on a long hot walk where you have to stop, unclip, unscrew the cover, have a drink, put the cover back on, put it back in the cage, then start over, each time you want to use it.
There are still a lot of practical elements to like. Elite has included a silicone gasket in the lid, which prevents spills; he has a handle; and being made of stainless steel, it is very easy to clean and does not spoil your drinks.
A slight disappointment is that after a few weeks of travel, a few chips and scratches appear on the black areas of the bottle. It doesn’t impact how easy it is to use, but if you buy it partly for how it looks, it’s far from ideal. You also cannot buy it without coating (four colors are available – black, green, black and silver and beige and silver).
We haven’t looked at too many bottles like this on road.cc to compare, the closest being the Hydro Flask 18oz that Dave tested a few years ago. It’s now £ 29.95, but you can change the top (for an additional cost) so it can be used with one hand.
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Overall, this isn’t a bottle I would choose for a long hot commute, but for everyday use and for moving a drink from your bottle cage to your desk, it works great; it fits securely in a bottle cage, it is easy to wash and does not affect the taste of your drink.
Verdict
An ecological water bottle that is useful for everyday use, but not the most practical for bicycle use
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Brand and model : Stainless steel bottle Elite Mia 650 ml
Tell us what the product is for and who it is for. What do the manufacturers say? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
Elite says: “MIA is the new lifestyle bottle from Elite, made entirely of stainless steel, ideal for sports and everyday use.
Completely plastic free, MIA is a durable bottle as you can reuse it for years to come and stands out with its urban style, perfect for both cycling and everyday use.
Tell us a little more about the technical aspects of the product?
Elite lists:
– Completely plastic free
– Stainless steel
– Handle for ease of use
Rate the product for build quality:
8/10
Rate the product for its performance:
6/10
It fits well in the bottle cage and does not leak. It would, however, be more useful on a bicycle if it could be operated with one hand.
Rate the product for its durability:
6/10
It’s a stainless steel bottle that’s built to last, although the black coating is easily scratched.
Evaluate the product for its value:
5/10
We haven’t tested many to compare it, but £ 25 for a 650ml stainless steel bottle is about what I would expect. It’s cheaper than the Hydro Flask, but you can adapt it to use it with one hand.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its intended purpose
It’s good like a regular water bottle, less useful like a bottle specially designed for cycling.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
The fact that it is environmentally friendly and sits comfortably in a bottle cage.
Tell us what you didn’t particularly like about the product
That you can’t use it with one hand.
How does the price compare to similar products on the market, including those recently tested on road.cc?
We haven’t reviewed too many bottles like this on road.cc, the closest being the Hydro Flask 18oz that Dave tested a few years ago. The Hydro Flask now costs £ 29.95, compared to £ 24.99 for the Elite Mia. The Hydro has a removable top (at an additional cost) that allows it to be used with one hand.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider purchasing the product? Yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
Use this box to explain your overall score
It is a good bottle for general use, but for cycling it could be improved.
Age: 33
I usually drive: CAAD13 My best bike is: Cannondale Supersix Evo
I have been driving since: 10-20 years I ride: Everyday I would classify myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: commuting, club rides, sports, general fitness riding, fixed / single speed,
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