User submitted reviews
Review by barefooter25
The whole family uses this product on a daily basis to keep our electrolytes in check, especially living in state that is consistly hot and humid.
Review by Solid Core Training
HEED is a great product for pre and during training rides, all natural, no artificial sweeteners and not full of sugar and sodium...Remember less is more, when it comes to fueling yourself correctly....HEED is a great base product to use for electrolyte replacement and good clean calories....
Review by Barefooter25
My husband and I started riding because our kids are competitive racers and triathletes. This product is the best, it does not upset the stomach and replenishes all the necessary electrolytes needed for the steaming hot rides we encounter almost year round. I have already converted several of my athletic friends from gatoraide to heed and they love it too. No more cotton mouth or upset stomaches.
Review by JimmyVentura
I use HEED as a on-the-bike hydration supplement. Over the past 30 years or so I have occasionally tried other products, the new stuff on offer. But I always return to HEED. I've tried all the flavors but the lemon-lime or Mandarin orange are the two I favor.
Review by Anonymous
Used the whole jar because I'm cheap and won't waste it but Hammer HEED is inferior as electrolyte replacement to Skratch or Osmo - not enough sodium or potassium. Then there is the maltodextrin, which is a cheap artificially-created energy source (usually processed from GMO corn) that has a couple serious downsides a high glycemic index that makes blood sugar regulation harder and a lot of people have a negative GI reaction to it which involves gas, bloating and diarrhea. That reaction, and the low electrolyte levels, are why I no longer use it.
Review by Stewdebiker
Heed helps me control cramps on my 3 hour-50 mile warm-weather rides. Powder settling requires continual shaking.
Review by rubberlegs
My wife thinks this stuff is the most amazing thing since a steak dinner, while out on the bike or trail.
Review by Anonymous
I use this with hammer perpetuem for long rides, and by itself for shorter rides. I'm generally not good at eating at regular intervals and this helps me to keep from bonking.
It tastes okay. Not bad, but not great. After a while I do want some plain water.
Review by Brad
Great product and works well for me including in the heat. Outstanding flavor
Review by Anonymous
Great to help sustain effort on longer rides
Review by Anonymous
Fill one of your water bottles with Hammer for something extra on your ride!
Review by Velo Q
Great for endurance ridding. I take 30%-50% more than recommended when mixed with water for my double and triple century rides.
Review by Grcolnago
I use it for endurance cycling. 75 miles. 5 days earlier week
Review by Anonymous
First time trying it and flavor is just OK. Good in the electrolyte department.
Review by Anonymous
Use it in my long walks and bike training
Review by HARVEY KECH
OUT OF 6 PEOPLE NO ONE COULD DRINK IT HAD TO TRROW OUT
Review by TiogaToad
Tastes good & goes down easy. Not too thick and bottles clean up easily. I use at least one bottle on every ride to extend my energy level. I will buy again.
Review by Davesd
Preparing for a 200 mile race, I bought Heed to get used to it since that's all they served on the race. I found it to be bland compared to other mixes I was using. I ended up drinking less of it on my rides due to the taste...I'm sticking with my other mixes.
Review by Mitchel_S
Pro Keeps your electrolytes balanced, tastes good. Mixes well
Cons On long rides I get tired of the sweet stuff.
Review by Anonymous
I use this product on midrange rides. On longer rides I use Perpetuem.