Fontus: the water bottle that generates water while you pedal your bicycle
When you go out riding for hours on your bike, whether on a road route or on trails with your mountain bike, one of the key factors to completing the day is hydration. Many times it’s not physical fatigue that forces you to turn back, but the lack of water in your bottle. Finding a source of drinking water is not always easy, especially on remote mountain routes or on long road rides.
Imagine being able to carry a single bottle that refills itself during your ride. Although it sounds like science fiction, that concept is already a reality thanks to Fontus, an innovative prototype created by an Austrian industrial design student. This device promises to revolutionize the way cyclists around the world—especially those who practice road cycling or MTB (mountain bike)—stay hydrated during their rides.
How does the Fontus bottle work?
The system is as ingenious as it is simple. Fontus extracts moisture from the air through a condensation mechanism. Air enters through a duct to a condenser which, due to the temperature difference with the outside, transforms the humidity into drops of water that are stored directly in the bottle.
The higher the speed and distance you ride on your bike, the more air will enter the system, increasing the amount of water generated. In ambient humidity conditions above 50%, up to half a liter of water per hour could be obtained, ideal for medium and long-distance routes, both on road bikes and on mountain bikes.
A sustainable solution for demanding cyclists
In addition to being a practical solution, Fontus also bets on sustainability, eliminating the need to carry extra bottles or look for water points along the route. With an estimated manufacturing cost between 25 and 40 dollars, this invention could become an essential accessory in the cycling world, especially among those who travel long distances or train in remote areas.