25 Upgrades for $25 or Less!
If you're Bradley Wiggins, you need those $4,000 wheels. The rest of us should first consider these clever, intuitive, and eminently affordable improvements. —Andrew J. Bernstein
Drink Clean
Specialized 26-Ounce Purist Watergate bottle, $12
Made from BPA-free plastic with a glass-infused inner surface, this
bottle keeps potential chemical nasties from leaching into your water. More important: The Heart Valve cap delivers a robust stream of fluid with each squeeze and prevents drips—even if you leave the top open in your gear bag. It’s available in a rainbow of hues to go with any frame color.
Info: specialized.com
PRO TIP: Throw your bottle into the dishwasher after each ride to clean out gunk from drink mixes. No dishwasher? Buy a bottle brush to clean it all the way inside.