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Clif Shot

Item # 645563

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Get a natural energy burst from this easy-to-digest, performance gel made from whole rice--now with milder flavors and a true single serving size.

  • Added electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium are essential in metabolizing carbohydrates and for the proper functioning of muscles
  • Balanced ratio of 60% complex carbohydrates and 40% simple carbohydrates contains a higher concentration of fast-acting simple carbos than other gels
  • Made with all natural ingredients—no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives
  • Each flavor uses at least 90% organic ingredients
  • *Discount will be applied when you check out. Offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Specifications based on a range of flavors. Nutrition facts displayed here and on wrapper may differ. Info on wrapper reflects actual contents.
Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Raspberry Puree, Sea Salt, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide.
Double Espresso and Mocha Mocha contain caffeine.

Made in USA.

Item 645563

Clif Shot Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useDuring activity
Net weight1.1 ounces
Serving size1 pack
Servings per container1
Calories per serving100
Calories from fat0
Total fat per serving0 - 0.5 grams
Saturated fat0 grams
Cholesterol per serving0 milligrams
Sodium50 milligrams
Potassium per serving25 - 50 milligrams
Carbohydrates per serving24 - 25 grams
Dietary fiber0 grams
Sugar6 - 13 grams

Clif Shot Customer Reviews

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Clif Shot
 
3.5

(based on 23 reviews)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Provides A boost (14)
  • Good taste (13)
  • Goes down easy (12)
  • Good value (11)
  • Nutritional (8)

Cons

  • Bad flavor (8)
  • Tough to swallow (6)

Best Uses

  • Quick boost (15)
  • Everyday use (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Enthusiast (8), Competitive athlete (7), Runner (3)

Reviewed by 23 customers

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Jun

25

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Thick but good.

By phiguru

from Massachusetts

About Me Competitive Athlete, Triathlete

Site Member

Pros

  • Good Taste
  • Good Value
  • Nutritional
  • Provides A Boost

Cons

  • Thick

Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Quick Boost

Comments about Clif Shot:

Of the gels, this is my favorite overall. But if there is anything that I learned from endurance sports, it is that gels are a very personal item.

Yes, it is thicker. For warm weather (or when tucked in an inner pocket), I find that means it doesn't immediately gush out over my hands like the others. It tastes like flavored brown rice syrup, which I like. Double-espresso is my least favorite flavor but it has a purpose: I use it the morning of any race or long ride because I am addicted to morning caffeine but don't want to drink coffee for digestive reasons. During a race or long training (1.5+ hours), I use the non-caff version, like Razz, to help me to not feel overworked/tired.

I've even started keeping these in my desk at the office to work against the 3pm mini-bonk. It keeps me away from the vending machines and gets me home to dinner.

Like any gel, it goes best with a water chaser. (Or a non-sugar electrolyte replacement like Heed or Nuun.)

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Mar

15

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

The only gel that matters

By Spcmonspph

from Silicon Valley, CA

About Me Run Swim'n Bike

Site Member

Pros

  • Nutritional

Cons

  • Tough To Swallow

Best Uses

  • Quick Boost

Comments about Clif Shot:

Love Clif Shot!! When I was doing marathons these were the only gels that my stomach could handle. I tried them all and these didn't leave me nauseous. I'm a big fan of Clif products due to the organic ingredients. I don't mind my kids eating these, which says a lot. I'll never go back.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Mar

14

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Great except for Double Expresso.....

By Edwin in SLC

from SLC, UT

About Me Cyclist, Weekend Warrior

Site Member

Pros

  • Goes Down Easy
  • Good Taste
  • Provides A Boost

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Quick Boost
    • While Cycling Running

    Comments about Clif Shot:

    Clif products are great and I have purchased them for years. However, the taste of the 'Double Expresso' is pretty harsh. I had to force that one down which is not the typical case for any Clif products. I suggest sticking with fruity flavors of Shot, then grab an artistically pulled espresso at your favorite coffee joint when you are done with your excursion. Cheers!

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Feb

    14

    2008

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Pretty low on my list

    By Paddy the Ultra Kid

    from Nashville TN

    About Me Competitive Athlete, Cyclist, Ultra Runner

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Provides A Boost

    Cons

    • Poor Taste
    • Tough To Swallow

    Best Uses

      Comments about Clif Shot:

      Months ago I went out and bought two of almost every brand of gel I could find in the store. With long training runs and a lot of races I get to use gels fairly often. I recommend that you personally try a few different brands and flavors to find what works best for you. My taste buds and stomach say one thing, but yours say something completely different.

      I do have to say that I am glad that they make most of their flavors without caffeine. And I think the “litter leash” is a great idea. But other than that I was very let down by Clif Shots. Most of the people who hate gels highly recommended the vanilla flavor to me. I had the hardest time getting it out of the tube and into my mouth. I ended up with a huge sticky mess. I also did not enjoy the vanilla flavor at all, but that is just my opinion. I later tried the apple pie it tasted better but I still had the same problems eating it. They seem very thick and dry to me. I won’t ever use them again, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t at least try it.

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      29

      2009

       
      4.0

      Pleasantly surprised

      By Road Chica

      from Salida, CO

      About Me 100 Miles a week

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Goes Down Easy
      • Good Taste
      • Nutritional

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Clif Shot:

          I tried the Razz flavor first. I was worried about some comments re sweetness level, but in a fruit flavor, it didn't seem over the top. Reminded me of the jelly from jelly filled donuts (though I am speaking from long term memory). Didn't really notice a big boost, but it got me through an extended work out. The next one's going on the bike. I've tried Goo and couldn't handle the consistency, but this was fine.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Aug

          19

          2009

           
          4.0

          Razz is the BEST!

          By waterski1977

          from Redford, MI

          About Me Runner, Weekend Warrior

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Goes Down Easy
          • Good Taste
          • Nutritional
          • Provides A Boost

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Running
            • Tri training

            Comments about Clif Shot:

            Gu stuff is tough to take down. This Clif Razz flavor is easy to swallow. It's like eating the raspberry filling in a panzki!

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jan

            3

            2009

             
            5.0

            DOUBLE EXPRESSO Shot, Best in Class...

            By REI-Esq

            from Santa Monica, California

            About Me Big Cyclist, Competitive Athlete

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Goes Down Easy
            • Good Taste
            • Good Value
            • Necessity for RideRace
            • Provides A Boost
            • Underrated

            Cons

            • Nothing

            Best Uses

            • Boost at Start of Race

            Comments about Clif Shot:

            The Cliff Shot DOUBLE EXPRESSO is not to be confused with the other Clif Shots. The Double Expresso has a specific purpose and is in a class by itself. The Double Expresso is a unique product that should be sold in every sports oriented store and it should be more widely available. REI is the only cycle retailer in Santa Monica, California (a city of more bike shops than most in the USA) that carries the Double Expresso. The Double Expresso improves performance, but I do not really see the purpose of the other Shots. The Double Expresso is really one of Clif's top products and is not in the same category as the other Shots. It is really underrated and under recognized—it contains a concentrated dose of 100mg of Caffeine.

            A key example of its benefits is this real life example: I recently raced by bike in the 110 mile Tour de Tucson. For the first few miles at 7 AM, I was strong because I trained and was ready, but dragging a bit—I needed to wake up! Now, I could have had a cup of coffee before the race—but who wants that liquid in your stomach before a race? May work for some—not me. 30 minutes into the race, I recalled that I had the Double Expresso on me. I tore it open while riding, and slowly sucked the formula out over the course of a few miles. It taste great (you really need to like a dark coffee taste), came out slowly enough that it was controlled and did not drip at all on me, and absorbed quickly and smoothly. Approximately 10 minutes later, I started to get that surge of energy without bloating and no need to stop for a port-a-potty like some others that drank the coffee. I will never race again or take any long marathon rides without The Double Expresso on me. It is as much a necessity as water.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Oct

            19

            2008

             
            5.0

            Like the flavor

            By dan a.

            from somers, ny

            About Me Runner

            Pros

            • Goes Down Easy
            • Good Taste
            • Good Value
            • Nutritional

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Clif Shot:

                I like Clif shots, and personally like this mango flavor, it's all a matter of opinion though. I also like the "leash" that holds on to the top that you tear off, so there aren't little pieces of trash to keep track of.

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                Sep

                27

                2008

                 
                3.0

                Good, but nothing special

                By Geobio B

                from Simi Valley, CA

                About Me Bicyclist

                Pros

                • Goes Down Easy
                • Good Taste

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Clif Shot:

                    I got the Razz. First time I tried any kind of fluid/gel. Usually eat Odwalla/Clif bars. This Razz Gel is sweet and lightly flavored. Filled with plenty of carbs/sugar, bit of salt and potassium, and little of vitamins. Personally, it's nice (like eating packets of jelly) but nothing special. If priced equally, I would prefer a energy bar.

                    • Gift:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    Aug

                    25

                    2008

                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    It's a matter of taste... get it? haha!

                    By JR97

                    from slc, ut

                    About Me Competitive Athlete

                    Pros

                    • Good Value
                    • Provides A Boost

                    Cons

                    • Poor Taste

                    Best Uses

                    • Quick Boost

                    Comments about Clif Shot:

                    I usually try and avoid booster type products now days. I went through a big red bull thing back when it was first available in the states and I think it might have contributed to my hyperactive thyroid. So I really try and watch the caffeine.

                    Having said that, I've downed 2 of the double espresso clif shots. Nasty. Very nasty. But I was expecting it and I don't suck them down for the flava. My first experience was on the bike. Worked fine. Woke me up a bit after a long day.

                    Second time was during hockey after a couple of shifts and I wasn't feeling it. End result was 4 goals 4 assists. 2 of those goals were the result of winning sprints to a loose puck. I'm a relatively faster skater than those in my league, but being able to drop the hammer late in a game like that is pretty rare for me to pull off.

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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