Bought a six-pack of the SIS tropical-flavored gels; had one about 2/3s of the way through today’s workout (Spanish Needle -3). My very first reaction to the flavor was “whoa, I’m not sure I …” and pretty much before I finished the thought, I had decided it was mild and inoffensive. The texture is also weird, at first, but compared with the “pack of buttercream frosting” that I’ve experienced with GU gels, I like it a lot more.
It may have been placebo effect, but it felt like by the time the next set started up, I pretty energized and ready to get at it. I’ll give them another try, tomorrow, on my 2 hour workout, but I am pretty encouraged by the first experience.
If anyone cares, I got the six-pack on Amazon for $11 USD.