ABLOC

What ABLOC does

ABLOC is a privately held, Austin-based (formerly San Francisco) cycling accessories company, founded in 2015 by a small team of designers, engineers, and cyclists. The company designs, brands, and sells premium cycling water bottles and adjacent hardware under a "Beautiful Performance" philosophy, operating with a headcount band of 1–10 and no disclosed institutional funding.

Its core product portfolio is split into two lines: the Arrive series of ultra-lightweight plastic bottles (Arrive S at 50g/550ml and Arrive L at 60g/710ml, priced $17–$19) featuring a patented tapered Easy Access design, an embedded (not coated) food-safe antimicrobial additive, and a high-flow leakproof nozzle; and the Acier Steel Insulated Bottle (22oz/650ml, 304 stainless, double-wall vacuum with CopperCore lining, 14+ hours cold retention, priced $49.99). Supporting SKUs include replacement caps (Arrive Cap $5, Acier Tri-Spoke Cap $8, Acier Winter Cap) and a hardware accessory, LoPro Ti Cage Bolts (M5x15mm Ti-6Al-4V titanium, 1.2g each, $15 per four-pack). Bottles are designed in San Francisco/Austin and ethically manufactured in China. Technical differentiators consist of industrial design, materials, and mechanical engineering (patented taper, embedded antimicrobial, vacuum insulation, titanium fasteners), not software or AI.

The business model is pure one-time hardware sales with no recurring component. ABLOC runs a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer storefront at abloc.com (free US shipping over $100, 30/60-day returns) and does not ship directly outside the US; international demand is served through a 12-partner distributor network across at least 18 countries spanning APAC, Europe, and Oceania. Marketing relies on earned media from cycling press (BikeRadar, Cycling Tips, Velovert, Velomatic, Road Bike Connection, Designboom), the company's Good Design Award and International Design Award wins, and organic social (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Pinterest) plus email newsletter. The end customer is the cycling enthusiast segment — road cyclists, mountain bikers, and commuters who prioritize lightweight, well-engineered hydration hardware.

Name

ABLOC

Legal name

ABLOC

Website

https://abloc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABLOC is a privately held, Austin-based cycling accessories company (1–10 employees, founded 2015) that designs and sells premium water bottles — including the Arrive ultra-lightweight plastic line ($17–$19) and the Acier insulated steel bottle ($49.99) — plus bottle caps and titanium cage bolts, via Shopify DTC and a 12-partner international distributor network serving 18+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cycling Hydration Products

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Bike Accessories Retail (Lights, Locks, Racks, Bags) (CRAMAHAD)

Keywords

• Cycling water bottles
• Insulated bottles
• Bicycle accessories
• Titanium cage bolts
• Cycling hydration

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cycling Water Bottles: ABLOC generates revenue from selling premium cycling water bottles. The Arrive line features lightweight plastic bottles (Arrive S at $17, Arrive L at $19), while the Acier line offers insulated steel bottles ($49.99). These are one-time hardware purchases with no recurring revenue component.
2. Bottle Accessories: Revenue from replacement caps and accessories including Acier Tri-Spoke Cap ($8), Arrive Cap ($5), and LoPro Ti Cage Bolts ($15). These are one-time accessory purchases that complement the bottle products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABLOC manufactures and sells premium cycling water bottles and components under two main product lines: the Acier steel insulated bottle line (featuring double-wall vacuum insulation and CopperCore lining) and the Arrive ultra-lightweight plastic bottle line (Arrive S 550ml at 50g and Arrive L 710ml at 60g). The company also sells replacement caps and LoPro titanium cage bolts as accessories, distributing through its own Shopify storefront in the US and through international distributors worldwide.

Product overview

ABLOC is a cycling bottle company offering a focused portfolio centered on two bottle lines: the Acier series (premium insulated steel bottles with replacement caps) and the Arrive series (ultra-lightweight plastic bottles with replacement caps). The product line also includes LoPro Ti Cage Bolts as an accessory. All products are designed with the company's 'Beautiful Performance' ethos, emphasizing both design aesthetics and functional performance. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas with design origins in San Francisco, and distributes globally through authorized distributors across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acier Steel Insulated Bottle Premium 22oz / 650ml insulated cycling water bottle with double-wall vacuum insulation and CopperCore lining, 304 stainless steel construction, 330g weight, keeps drinks cold for 14+ hours. Designed for individual cyclists (road, MTB, commuting) seeking insulated, low-odor hydration. Designed in San Francisco and Austin, manufactured in China.
• Arrive L Bottle 24oz / 710ml lightweight cycling water bottle weighing 60g, marketed as the world's lightest 710ml bottle. Features a patented easy-access tapered design, high-flow antimicrobial nozzle, and BPA-free polypropylene construction. For individual cyclists needing high-capacity lightweight hydration.
• Arrive S Bottle 18.5oz / 550ml compact cycling water bottle weighing 50g, marketed as the world's lightest 550ml bottle. Features patented easy-access tapered design, high-flow antimicrobial nozzle, and BPA-free construction. Available in Stealth Black and Jet Black. For individual cyclists needing compact, lightweight hydration.
• Acier Tri-Spoke Cap Replacement cap for the Acier Steel Insulated Bottle featuring an elegant 3-spoke design inspired by sports car rims, an insulated air gap, and easy 4-piece disassembly for cleaning. Sold as a standalone accessory for existing Acier bottle owners.
• Acier Winter Cap Winter-use replacement cap accessory for the Acier Steel Insulated Bottle, sold as a standalone accessory.
• Arrive Cap Replacement cap for Arrive S and Arrive L bottles featuring a high-flow leakproof nozzle and 3-part assembly for easy cleaning. Available in multiple colors including Stealth Black and Pop Pink. Sold as a standalone accessory.
• LoPro Ti Cage Bolts Low-profile M5x15mm titanium bottle cage bolts made from Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 titanium, weighing 1.2g each with a 1.5mm head height (vs. conventional ~5mm). Sold as a pack of 4 bolts (sufficient for 2 bottle cages). Available in Oil Slick and Black finishes. For individual cyclists seeking weight savings and cleaner aesthetics on their bottle cages.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's lightest 550ml bottle at 50g
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Domestique CyclewearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor for ABLOC products. Located in Australia. Contact: [email protected], +61 439223329.
• BikelifeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distributor for ABLOC products. Contact: [email protected], +32 023616106.
• The Wheels Bike & Bistro BangkokminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCambodia distributor for ABLOC products. Contact: [email protected], +66 915041956.
• Iriding (Xiamen) Technology Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor for ABLOC products. Contact: [email protected], +86 05925999707. Website: qistore.com.
• Chung Yung Cycle Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong distributor for ABLOC products. Contact: [email protected], +852 26703639.
• SpinWarriorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndonesian distributor for ABLOC products. Contact: [email protected], +62 81234567153.
• Zeta TradingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distributor for ABLOC products. Contact: [email protected], +81 557526655.
• Pink Bike CycleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysian distributor for ABLOC products. Contact: [email protected], +604-588 3537.
• Gruppo Veloce SportivominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhilippines distributor for ABLOC products. Contact: +63 9175354080.
• Musette Premium SLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distributor for ABLOC products. Contact: [email protected], +34 931580327.
• Vélo DreamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwan distributor for ABLOC products. Contact: [email protected], +886 227321060.
• BLB BigMamaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distributor for ABLOC products (based at Brick Lane Bikes). Contact: [email protected], +44 02030223002.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• S'well: S'well is a design-led insulated bottle brand competing in premium lifestyle hydration. Competes with ABLOC primarily on aesthetic and design differentiation rather than directly in cycling-specific retail channels.

Direct peers

• Topeak: Topeak makes cycling tools, pumps, bottles, lights, bags, and bottle cages for road and mountain bikers. Comparable niche-specialist cycling accessories brand with overlapping bottle and accessory SKUs.
• Blackburn Design: Blackburn produces cycling accessories including pumps, lights, bags, and bottle cages. Comparable positioning as a cycling accessories specialist with overlapping accessory categories to ABLOC's bottles and bolts.
• Elite: Elite is an Italian manufacturer of cycling accessories including bottles, cages, and training equipment. Directly competes with ABLOC in cycling hydration and bottle cage bolts, sharing a similar niche-specialist positioning.
• Fabric: Fabric is a UK cycling accessories brand producing grips, bar tape, saddles, lights, and bottles. Comparable specialty cycling accessories brand with similar premium positioning and global distributor-led go-to-market model.
• Polar Bottle: Polar Bottle specializes in insulated and lightweight sports water bottles, including cycling-specific squeeze-bidons. Direct competitor to ABLOC across both the lightweight Arrive plastic line and the Acier insulated line.
• CamelBak: CamelBak is the leading cycling hydration brand offering bottles, hydration packs, and reservoirs to road and mountain bikers worldwide. Direct competitor to ABLOC in cycling-specific water bottles with overlap in both plastic squeeze and insulated steel formats.

Broad incumbents

• YETI: YETI is a premium outdoor brand with insulated drinkware including Rambler bottles. Broad incumbent in the premium insulated bottle category competing with ABLOC Acier for active outdoor consumers.
• Hydro Flask: Hydro Flask is a leading premium insulated bottle brand competing across active lifestyle and outdoor channels. Competes with ABLOC's Acier line in the insulated steel bottle category and dwarfs ABLOC in scale, marketing, and retail presence.
• Specialized Bicycle Components: Specialized is a major bicycle OEM that sells branded cycling accessories including Purist water bottles. Competes with ABLOC as a bike-brand-owned bottle line targeting the same premium enthusiast cyclist customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abloc_cycling
• Facebookfacebook.com/ABLOCCYCLING
• Instagraminstagram.com/abloc_cycling_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abloc

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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