Elite Jet Green Bottle 550ml

Tell us what the product is for and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it?

Elite says: "The Jet Green is Elite's sports bottle made from bioplastic derived from sugar cane.

"Available with and without a protective cap for your off-road rides, this bio-based bottle represents just one of the numerous eco-design projects initiated by Elite to make the production processes of its cycling product catalog as sustainable as possible.

"Convenient to use thanks to the soft squeezable grip, the Jet Green ensures a fast and abundant flow of water at all times and is equipped with a tasteless valve to keep the liquid's taste fresh. A reusable, convenient-to-use, and environmentally friendly bottle, perfect for your biking adventures."

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product

From Freewheel, Elite's UK distributor:

Elite have always sought new and innovative ways to reduce the environmental impact of cycling accessories, now the Jet Green brings new materials to the game

Made from a form of Plant-based Bioplastic derived from sugar cane, the Jet Green uses almost zero fossil fuels in its construction and can be fully recycled at the end of its life via standard household recycling

Elite also ensure that all sugar cane used is responsibly sourced from sustainable farming operations

With the all conquering Fly having proven itself beyond all reasonable doubt in the pro peloton, the Jet is an everyday bottle with a true race pedigree

High flow valve, originally used on the Fly, delivers fluid almost twice as fast as the previous Corsa design

Body of the bottle is thicker than the Fly and more robust for daily use but still competitively light and easy to squeeze

Integrated blow-off valve feature greatly reduces the chance of a dropped bottle taking down a rider, making this a safer option for racing, sportives or group rides

BPA-free and Dishwasher safe, although handwashing will help maintain the bottle's appearance

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

The bottle is well made, and feels very solid and squeezable. The lid screws on well, and the bottle sits nicely in most bottle cages. I had some issues with the nozzle slipping closed while I was drinking, which became annoying after a little while.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

I like the eco credentials of the product; seeing Elite commit to sustainable materials is refreshing.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

I didn't like the nozzle on the bottle. It's rubber, so feels fine to bite, but I found it would just close itself while I was drinking, which meant I had to hold it open with my teeth – something I don't usually need to do or think about.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

At £6.99, the Elite Jet Green bottle (in its 550ml guise) is in line with bottles from the likes of Tacx, Zefal and other models in Elite's own range. It's quite a bit cheaper than Camelbak and Specialized Purist bottles (which are often branded up by premium brands like Rapha or Pas Normal Studios).

Use this box to explain your overall score

It's average. For me, the issues I had with the bite valve proved too frustrating. Drinking from a bottle is something most cyclists will do without thinking about it, and having to consciously bite a valve open was annoying.