Always a clean bottle and fresh water? With Purist Technology, it's possible

Many cyclists know the issue – from time to time, there is an unpleasant taste in the water from the water bottle. What to do? Some rush to scrub the bottle with a brush, others blame the plastic, claiming it gives the water an unpleasant taste, and some start looking for a new bottle. What causes this taste? How can it be avoided? And the most interesting part – what innovative solutions has the company Specialized implemented to keep the water in the bottle always fresh?

What causes the unpleasant taste?

An unpleasant taste can develop in any type of bottle, whether steel or plastic. Various deposits accumulate on the bottle's walls – lime scale, fine dirt, and generally, the bottle isn't sterilized after washing, allowing microorganisms to grow. Even drinking water isn't sterile, let alone when refreshing yourself with mineral water, isotonic drinks, or cold tea while riding.

Eventually, you notice an unpleasant taste. Don’t blame yourself – due to its special shape, it’s much harder to keep a bottle clean than, for example, a favorite coffee mug, and the deposits on the inner walls of the bottle are simply not visible.

What to do to avoid this taste? You can scrub more frequently, wash it in the dishwasher, but there is a simpler solution – bottles from Specialized made using what’s known as Purist technology, imitating the principle of lotus leaves.

What is the "lotus leaf principle"?

Do you know why the lotus flower is considered a symbol of purity and cleanliness? Due to the specific structure of lotus leaves, no dirt sticks to it, so the lotus always remains clean – under any circumstances. Want to see what it looks like? You can check here.

Interestingly, the lotus is not a flower of pure waters – it grows in muddy, dirty water. Imagine the impression it made on people when a dazzling white lotus flower emerged and bloomed from dirty water? In ancient times, people found it hard to explain, and the lotus was considered sacred. Later, it was discovered that the leaves of the lotus flower have a special surface structure – nothing sticks to them. No dust, no dirt, no plant debris, no algae, nothing.

Specialized (USA) decided to apply the lotus leaf principle in the production of water bottles for cyclists, hence the so-called Purist technology – the purity and cleanliness technology.

Purist technology – why choose such a bottle?

Specialized created a plastic surface that perfectly replicates the structure of lotus leaves. This is the essence of Purist technology – the inner walls of the bottle are coated with a special amorphous silicon dioxide layer that prevents stains or deposits from forming and helps maintain the taste of fresh water on hot summer days – the water from the bottle will be as fresh as from a clean glass.

Bicycle experts from Bike Radar decided to test whether no dirt sticks to the walls of the bottle. They experimented with tomato sauce and even chicken curry – neither left any trace. Bike Radar's verdict – the bottles can be considered perfect.

So, no more stains, no mold, no stale water taste, no unpleasant odors. And most importantly – no scrubbing with a brush. Specialized reminds that intense scrubbing is not only unnecessary but undesirable – heavy scrubbing can damage the special surface structure. Just wash and let it dry – it's very simple.

Purist from Specialized – not just functionality, but also your individual style

Another positive aspect is that the Specialized Purist series of bottles is quite extensive. You can find bottles of various colors, designs, and capacities. You won’t need to choose the “lesser evil” – you know how it is when you have to choose between a few different models or two colors – here, you will surely find a bottle that reflects your style, lifestyle, and personality.