Birzman BottleCleat

The BottleCleat is Birzman’s very own idea of a minimalistic bottle fastening system. The bottles have a capacity of 650 ml and snap into the frame holder using a simple stud attachment system combined with a square base plate on the bottle. It takes a little practice to attach the bottle to the studded holder but in our very first tests after assembling the system a simple sideways movement was enough to lock the bottle into the holder.

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At a price of € 11.90 Birzman’s BottleCleat is an affordable bottle holding mechanism.

Unfortunately the reassuring clicking noise of the brand new system was gone after only a few test rides; that’s because the upper plastic mount of the holder wears out quickly and only lasts a short while. As a consequence the bottle hangs loose inside the holder rattling and threatening to fall out with every impact.

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Unfortunately the two thin plastic bars of the holder wear out rather quickly and only last a few rides. As a result the bottle refuses to anchor properly inside the holder.
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It will take a bit of practice to insert the bottle into the big stud-mount and click it into the big square base-plate.

Having said that the one advantage of this system is that you can remove the bottle by turning it sideways, to the right to be precise. This is a huge advantage especially with compact frame designs as there’s not always enough room to slide the bottle in from the top. Our conclusion is that — provided it clicks in properly – the BottleCleat is an affordable and minimalistic solution. Also the soft plastic of the bottle makes drinking easy.

More information on the Birzman website

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Capacity: 650 ml
Material: BPA-free
What’s in the box: Bottle, 2 bolts and holders

Weight: 110 g
Price: € 11.90

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  1. Intro
  2. Best in test – Fidlock TWIST Bottle 600
  3. Best value – Fabric Cageless Bottle
  4. Birzman BottleCleat
  5. Out of competition – CamelBak Quick Stow Flask

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