Solid 160

Name: Solid 160
Brand: Maurten
SKU: product-0163
Price: 5.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)

£5.00

Maurten Solid 160 is a carbohydrate-based energy bar designed for use before and during endurance exercise.

Hydrogel format may reduce exercise-related gut discomfort
Solid-format carbohydrate fuel for endurance training or racing
Neutral taste suited to high-intensity or long-duration efforts
Convenient portable bar for mid-session fuelling
Minimal ingredient list keeps carbohydrate delivery the focus

4.9 (28 reflections)

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About This Product.

Maurten Solid 160 is a carbohydrate-based energy bar designed for use before and during endurance exercise. Maurten's defining approach is its hydrogel technology, which encapsulates carbohydrates in a polymer matrix — a format studied for its potential to reduce gastrointestinal stress compared with conventional gels and bars. The result is a fuel source that is notably neutral in taste and texture, without the sweetness or acidity that many athletes find difficult to manage at intensity.

The bar suits endurance athletes — runners, cyclists, triathletes — who need reliable carbohydrate delivery during longer sessions or races. It is particularly relevant for those who have struggled with gut discomfort from conventional sports nutrition, or who simply want a solid-format alternative to gels during low-to-moderate intensity phases of training or competition.

Maurten occupies a specific position in sports nutrition: the brand originated in collaboration with elite athletics and has been adopted at the highest levels of endurance sport. The formulation prioritises function over palatability cues, which sets it apart from most bars on the market. For athletes managing carbohydrate intake across a long effort, having a solid-format option alongside gels gives useful flexibility in fuelling strategy. The ingredient list is deliberately minimal, keeping the focus squarely on carbohydrate delivery.

Frequently Asked.

What makes Maurten different from a standard energy bar?

Maurten uses a hydrogel matrix to encapsulate carbohydrates, a format studied for its potential to ease gastrointestinal stress during exercise. Most conventional bars rely on syrups, binders, and flavourings that can be harder to tolerate at high intensity.

When during exercise should I eat this?

It is best suited to the period before exercise or to lower-intensity phases during longer efforts, when chewing and digestion are more manageable. At very high intensities, many athletes prefer a gel format — check the packaging for Maurten's specific guidance.

Can I use this alongside Maurten gels?

Yes. Many endurance athletes combine solid and gel formats across a long effort — solids earlier or at easier paces, gels when intensity rises. The two formats can complement each other within a structured fuelling plan.

Is this suitable for everyday use or only during sport?

The bar is formulated specifically to deliver carbohydrates for exercise. It is not designed as a general snack or meal replacement, and is best used in the context of training or competition fuelling.

How long before exercise should I eat it?

General sports nutrition guidance suggests consuming solid carbohydrate sources at least 30–60 minutes before high-intensity exercise to allow for digestion. Follow the timing guidance on the packaging, as Maurten may have specific recommendations.

Customer Reflections

Overall Sentiment

4.928 reflections

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Finally a bar I can eat at mile 18

4 months ago

I've tried nearly every energy bar out there and most of them make me feel sick when I'm running hard. This one just... works. Neutral taste, easy to chew, no stomach issues. Used it at Manchester Marathon last month and it did exactly what I needed.

Reliable fuelling for long rides

4 months ago

Use these on 4+ hour cycling days alongside the gels. Having a solid option in the mix makes the whole fuelling plan feel more manageable. Doesn't taste of much but that's genuinely the point — when you're deep in a long effort, sweet or acidic stuff becomes unbearable.

Good product, but pricey for what it is

5 months ago

It works well — no gut drama during my long runs which is the main thing. My only issue is £2.50 a bar adds up fast when you're training seriously. I get that the technology costs money but compared to making your own rice cakes or buying a Soreen, it's hard not to notice.

Gut-friendly and that's all that matters

5 months ago

Switched to these after having a terrible experience with a sugary bar mid-race at Cork. Night and day difference. I take one about 30 minutes in and another at the halfway point. Stomach stays settled throughout.

5 months ago

Does exactly what it says. Use it before long training runs and during 70.3 racing. No issues whatsoever.

Solid addition to race-day kit

5 months ago

Started using these in training about 12 weeks out from an Ironman and I've stuck with them ever since. Easy to get down even when my heart rate is elevated, which is more than I can say for most bars. The texture takes a bit of getting used to but once you do, it becomes second nature.

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