No pushing, no sucking
Anyone who reaches for their water bottle whilst cycling wants to drink – not struggle. Bivo solves the problem in a surprisingly simple way: tilt the bottle, put your mouth to it, and you’re done. 620 millilitres in less than eight seconds, with no effort required. This is made possible by a patented Gravity Flow system, developed in collaboration with a former NASA engineer. A one-way valve regulates the airflow, whilst a silicone drinking straw channels the water. Gravity does the rest.
Steel instead of plastic
The body: recycled stainless steel. No microplastics, no taste transfer, no chemicals. Anyone who’s ever drunk from a plastic bottle after three days in the summer knows why this matters. The rim is soft and rounded, so you can drink from it without the lid. Inside: smooth, rounded surfaces. Everything is dishwasher-safe and can be taken apart. The silicone mouthpiece can be removed and cleaned separately – a detail that proves its worth after six months of constant use.
And what is the cost of these added health and hygiene benefits?
From 44.95 for the 621 ml single-walled metal bottle – in other words, the equivalent of the standard plastic bottle found in a bike frame.
Fits anywhere
The conical shape of the Bivo bottles is no accident. They fit into any standard bike bottle cage – road bike, gravel bike, MTB – without wobbling or falling out. The textured surface ensures a secure grip, even on gravel tracks. And because the shape is universal, it also fits in a car’s cup holder or a rucksack pocket. No special holders, no mess with adapters.
Insulated or not – the principle is the same
Bivo offers two versions: single-walled for greater capacity and less weight, and double-walled for those who want cold water even after three hours. The insulated version keeps drinks cool for more than twelve hours – in winter, the principle works the other way round. The Gravity Flow system is identical in both versions.
What is Bivo? Vermont meets Cambodia
Founded in 2019 by Carina Hamel and Robby Ringer, both former elite athletes, Bivo is based in Richmond, Vermont – with eight employees, a small team and a clear concept. Within two years, the bottle was available in over 350 specialist shops, and since June 2024 it has also been stocked at REI. The company is certified as carbon neutral: CO₂ emissions are offset through Gold Standard projects, including one in Cambodia that replaces wood-burning stoves with cleaner alternatives. Packaging: minimal. Transport: by ship.
In short: whether this is the best water bottle in the world is something everyone must decide for themselves. It’s hard to deny that it has been thoroughly thought through.
