XLAB Torpedo Versa 200 Black Review

The biggest problem is that the Dolphin bleed valve does not go without modification (glue or tape). I called Xlabs support and they said the new bottles had the valve pre-installed with glue. They sent me another valve to test. Also, it fits my Cannondale Slice RS perfectly.

The only reason it's not a 5 is because there is a small piece of plastic in the kit that breaks 3-4 times during the ride fell off and I completely lost it. Now it pours from the top and I had to fill it with another plastic fill. This thing is amazing to drive. I don't have to stop and it holds tight to my aero bars and I've accomplished a lot. In general very satisfied.

Unfortunately after a week or so it looks like the cage holding the bottle has loosened or something and it has thrown my bottle out twice. After the second ejection, the bottle shattered and the valve collapsed. Shortly thereafter, the base mount on one of my aerobars broke. I am very disappointed in this product. It was great for the very short periods of time it worked, but I would expect something at this price point to last more than a few months. It wasn't even enough to get me into the…

Easy installation, no hassles. I took it to practice twice and it worked great and then I pulled the torpedo/canister out of the cage and the plastic cage holding it to the frame between the aero bars broke. I'd like to say I was rough with it, but I just pulled to get it off and the plastic part of the "cage" broke. It seems like the manufacturer would be better off making the cage out of alloy or something more durable. I understand that this can add weight, but if the cage breaks and the…

Great product, easy to install and use. With three 70.3 races and a few smaller ones coming up this year, I knew I had to up my drinking game. The TV200 fits my bike perfectly and allows me to drink while staying in an aerodynamic position. I had no problems with the torpedo driving on rough roads or gravel. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to use a regular lid or a quick fill lid. I noticed that the quick fill cap was a bit fiddly to put on, but it fits. Since I haven't invested in a power…

Most BTA products of this type advertise some kind of water resistance, but few really live up to that promise. I am happy to say that it is! Here's what I particularly liked about the Versa 200. The straw is long enough to be cut to the right length. It fits right in the hole, but fits. - The bottle slides easily in and out of the holder, making it quick to fill. - Clear, moisture-resistant cap keeps water inside even on bumpy roads. - But the Dolphin valve works, they don't quite fit the hole

As an engineer, I really liked the Torpedo's design, especially the front computer mount. Unfortunately, the extremely poor design of the dolphin valve forced me to return it. First, my valve was broken and prevented air from entering when you sucked on the straw. Yes, I checked the bite valve; Fluid flowed as expected. Please note that this is not a problem when using a quick fill cap as the pressure is balanced. I was confused about the valve mount design. Just because of a temperature change