User submitted reviews
Review by crazylegs
scratch labs has done their research and the proof is in your water bottle when you decide to take the scratch leap of faith. the flavor is delicious and i use the apples and cinnamon during my winter fat bike rides....tastes like a mellow hot apple cider. i would use it during the other months but my preference is the raspberries flavour when the season heats up. this hydration mix does not provide any stomach upset or chemical headaches as other products tend to do. i have very low blood pressure and tend to perspire alot and scratch labs has made it able for me to ride hard and fast through the season without any regard to electrolyte depletion. i tend to keep to the rule of at least 24oz of fluid per hour at high intensity so i carry extra scoops of the mix in single serving baggies. you won't be sorry when you buy this at wbw's great prices OR when you use it!!!
Review by Anonymous
After having cramps around 60 to 70 miles into century rides this year drinking a well known bottled sports drink this year, I started looking for something that would help - tried Skratch Labs Exercise Hydration Mix and viola, the cramps were gone! Have done about 10 100 rides since converting this year and still no problems. Two bottles on the frame, and two on the saddle bottle holder get's the job done unless it's hot out then I need some more. The flavor is light and the color is light too so it won't stain kit if you spill, at least not the lemonlime which is what I use. Highly recommended for longer rides where electrolyte replacement is important.
Review by Triman1406
Use for Half and Full IM Triathlons and it is the only product that I don't get tired of drinking half way thru the event. Very palatable even when warm. Just the right combination of sugars that are easy on the stomach.
Review by Chris
I liked this stuff. It dissolved almost instantly in water, went almost completely clear, and has a very mild flavor. Can't say as to whether or not it specifically kept me hydrated during my rides, as I drink a gallon of water a day, but it certainly didn't hurt. The added electrolytes definitely were a benefit, as I found myself cramping less and less after each ride. It did a MUCH better job than the other popular sports drink that on the market. My only real criticism would be that it could use just a little more citrus flavor.
Review by NC biker
Provides the needed electrolytes for long hot ride without upsetting my stomach. Not to sweet or sugary.
Review by Zhayemd
Best tasting hydration mix I've found so far ! I don't get tired of it, unlike the other brands I've tried with more synthetic flavors. And it's not too sweet either. Definitely recommend this product !
Review by CMYcycles
What I love about Skratch Labs mix is that they use cane sugar instead of corn syrup or Stevia. It makes the drink feel much more refreshing, and you don't have that horrible Stevia aftertaste. A couple of bottles of Skratch paired with a couple of good protein bars pretty much keeps me from bonking on any ride I do.
Review by Anonymous
Just enough nutrition for my weekend rides. Flavor is just right. I hate mixes that are too sugary or too strong of flavor.
Review by Anonymous
this is all i use. all the flavors I have tried are good. easy on the stomach
Review by NVbiker
After trying numerous other hydration mixes I found this to be the best. Great taste no after taste and always at good prices at western bikeworks.
Review by Talyn
I recently used this on a Century ride and it tasted great and kept me going.
Review by Rene22srl
I am an endurance cyclist, riding in very hot conditions. I always use Skratch Labs drink mix on my rides. They have a pleasant taste and are easy on the stomach. I prefer pineapple and orange flavors. The raspberry has tiny seeds that get caught in my throat and the lime has a little bitter after taste. Great product...pricey, but worth it
Review by MacFayNC
I decided to try the Skratch MatchaLemons and found it to be spot on for what I want in a hydration drink. Mixed correctly the drink is pleasing, not sweet or overpowering, and leaves no aftertaste. I could adequately taste the tea and lemons, but not sugar. I've been using water only for the past two years due to my dislike of most hydration mixes. Scratch seems to hit the mark for me and I'll be trying other flavors as spring weather and hours allows more miles. Since it has less sugars, the powdered mix doesn't seem to lump when stored and mixes well when added to water. I like it.
Review by SFV Bike Enthusiasts
This is the best product hydration drink mix we have tried . My wife has challenges from the hot summer rides in the San Fernando Valley , with water loss and cramps. This product has helped a great deal with both of those concerns.
Skratch does not leave the funky after taste like a few of the other products we have tried.
Review by Anonymous
I race CX, the ultimate test of gut rot and just love this stuff. I need to finish eating at least 3 hours before the start else, it is pukey time and this product keeps the blood sugar at a reasonably high but steady level leading up to the race. It is the only stuff I can use now.
Review by Triman1406
Having tried pretty much every Sports Drink on the market I have found this to be the best one by far - developed by Allen Lim for the Garmin Professional Cycling Team. Right combination of sugars, great selection of flavours (not overpowering) and stays palatable even after getting warm during a 5 hour Ironman bike ride. Don't leave home without it!!!
Review by Diana
I've tried a bunch of electrolyte mixes and-to my tongue-most of them taste like chemicals. All I taste is weird aftertaste and I don't like it. I've tried all the Skratch flavors and THEY ALL TASTE GOOD. No weird aftertaste, not too sweet, just a nice pleasant slightly fruity flavor that's not overwhelming.
Review by Anonymous
I use it while cycling. I prefer it to PowerAde and GatorAde as it's not sooo sweet and is far easier on the tummy.
Review by RoboKrause
Ill be honest, I alternate between Gu powder and Skratch- caffeine, solid replacementenergy and value vs nature. Skratch is like sipping nature from a Polar insulated bottle. Come on Skratch, just sponsor me so I can drink nature all the time. (None of the abovementioned products endorse RoboKrause at this time)
Review by Anonymous
All you need for those long days in the saddle.