Riders heading out on long or hot rides who want maximum water in a light, easy-squeeze bottle.
The Elite Fly Tex is the bottle you'll see in bottle cages across the pro peloton, and this is the big one: 950 ml of capacity for a bottle weighing only 68 g. It's a smart choice for long rides, gravel days and hot Melbourne afternoons when one small bottle just won't cut it.
Elite uses a variable wall thickness, thinner through the middle and stronger at the base, so the body squeezes easily and the push-pull valve delivers a good, fast stream. The textured Tex surface makes it easier to grab with sweaty or gloved hands.
A 54 mm mouth makes filling with ice or drink mix quick, and the cap and body come fully apart for proper cleaning. The body is 74 mm in diameter to suit standard cages, but check that a tall bottle clears your frame, particularly on smaller or full-suspension bikes.
950 ml capacity
Plenty of water for long days between refills.
Only 68 g
Very light for its size, thanks to variable wall thickness.
Easy squeeze, fast flow
Soft body and high-flow push-pull valve.
Textured grip
Secure hold with sweaty or gloved hands.
Wide mouth, fully apart
Fills fast and cleans properly.
Bottle
Materials
Use and care
Variable wall thickness
Thin in the middle and thicker at the base, so the Fly uses less plastic without losing strength, and squeezes with a light touch.
Tex grip surface
A textured finish on the body that is easier to hold with sweaty or gloved hands.
Wide mouth
A 54 mm opening, 20% wider than standard bottles, for quick filling with ice or drink mix and easier cleaning.
Great for
Maybe not for
74 mm diameter suits standard bottle cages. The 950 ml bottle is tall, so check it clears your top tube or shock before you buy. Also available in 550 and 750 ml.
Check your clearance
Big bottles are great until they hit the top tube. If yours is tight, try a side-entry cage or run the 950 on the seat tube and a smaller Fly on the down tube.
Keep it fresh
Unscrew the cap and pull the valve out after each ride, rinse everything in warm soapy water and let it dry apart. It keeps sports drink residue from building up.
Italian bottles, cages and trainers since 1979.
Elite is an Italian cycling brand founded in 1979 and based near Padua. It makes bottles, bottle cages and indoor trainers.
Its Fly bottles are among the most used in the WorldTour, and they come in a wide range of colours and three sizes.
