Hammer Gel

Price Paid:  $0.00

Favorite Ride:
25 miler

Bike Setup:
2001 Gary Fisher Paragon with Specialized Armadillo tires and thorn-proof tubes.

Summary:
I'm 58 and due road endurance training on my mountain bike. I ride about 28 miles per outing in the Phoenix area. Prior to using Hammer Gel I suffered two different episodes of heat stroke...the last one almost killed me. After discovering Hammer Gel I've determined consuming one packet every 30-45 minutes works great for me. No more heat stroke problems! This product is great...at least the individual packets, that is.

The other day I opted to buy the large bottle to save money. They claim it contains 26 servings and the serving size is 2 tablespoons. I beg to differ! I did the math myself...26 servings should be 768 ml and this bottle is 650 ml. Quite a big discrepency. I also bought the Hammer Flask which they say holds 5-6 servings. If one serving is 2 tablespoons (36 grams), or 1.25 ounces, then this flask which has 5 markings on it should hold 6.25 ounces of product. I filled the flask with water up to the "5" marker, oured the contents into a measuring cup and found there's only 4 ounces of product in there.

I love the product but they need to make the flask so each marking represents the equivalent of an individual packet. I don't want to die because the folks at Hammer Gel can't do math!

Strengths:
Individual packets work great. Love it!

Weaknesses:
If you use the flask you'd best put your own markings on the side that represent 1.25 ounces each...or ride at your own risk.

Similar Products Used:
None

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Price Paid:  $18.00 at Victory Bike & Ski,

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere

Bike Setup:
Specialized Allez Comp double, Shimano Ultegra group, Speedplay Zeroes

Summary:
Best gel I've used. I tried Gu, Enervit, Cliffshot, etc. Any time I've had to use another brand I always regret it not being Hammer Gel. No spikes or crashes, just pure energy at a fair price. I always get the jug since it's cost-effective. Although Raspberry is my fav I have tried some of the others and found them not too sweet. I have a sensitive stomach. I'm not associated with Hammer in any way, just a satisfied cstmr.

Strengths:
Highly digestible without upsetting my stomach. Not overly sweet. No spike or crash from simple sugars.

Weaknesses:
None that I can think of.

Similar Products Used:
What else is out there...?... I've tried it.

Price Paid:  $19.00 at George's (Meridian I

Favorite Ride:
Melba - Walter's Ferry Loop

Bike Setup:
Merlin Camena stock except headset Speedplay pedals, and upgraded saddle.

Summary:
Love the Raspberry favored stuff. I mix 42 grams in a Hammer Gel flask and drink 1 flask for every 70 minutes I ride. It keeps my blood sugar levels within limits (riding between 16-20 mph) and I seem to last a bit longer with less cramping in hot weather.

Strengths:
Good taste and good value.

Weaknesses:
Chocolate favored stuff works like other favors but looks sort of gross.

Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
none

Summary:
I love hammer gel...it tastes so wonderful..and it makes my tummy smile! who doesn't love hammer gel? this stuff works! try it and you will be glad you did.


And on the bright side you don't throw up!!!!!!!


Chocolate tastes the best =)

Strengths:
yum

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Online

Favorite Ride:
Anyplace Hot

Bike Setup:
Trek 1500

Summary:
I have been using Hammer Gel for a while. It has a good thin consistency and it a lot cheaper than other gels. I noticed a preformance difference.The chocolate takes a little getting used to.

Strengths:
Very Good product, great value when you get the big size. Lots of flavors and unsweetened. Great company. Great customer service. You can actually talk to a knowledgeable rep on the phone.

Weaknesses:
Chocolate flavor isn't very chocolatly

Similar Products Used:
Cliff Gel, Gu