Weber Workshops RoadRunner – No-Bypass Travel Brewer in Tritan
Buy the Weber Workshops RoadRunner in Switzerland: the BIRD's no-bypass vacuum brewer for travel, made of Tritan, with a folding handle and three Bean Cellars.
The RoadRunner carries the BIRD's no-bypass vacuum method into a light, rugged travel form. The carafe is made of virgin Tritan, complemented by a drive shaft and agitator in 304 stainless steel and silicone seals. You can brew with it in the mountains, in the desert or at the office. Coffee Coaching Club is the official Swiss importer of Weber Workshops.
Features of the RoadRunner
As with the BIRD, nothing here relies on gravity. You pull the pod upwards by the wing nut, and the vacuum beneath it draws the coffee through the coffee bed. Every drop passes through the coffee; no water flows past it.
Pod Filtration
The pod holds the ground coffee before brewing and carries the seal that creates the vacuum. Because the vacuum pulls the water through the coffee bed, according to Weber you can grind considerably finer than with typical pour-over. This results in high extraction yields, while the paper filter provides clarity.
Agitation via the Crown
You hold the crown and move it up and down a few times. This mixes coffee and water evenly.
French Pull Instead of French Press
The resemblance to a French Press ends at the carafe. The RoadRunner allows finer grinding and better filtration, and after brewing no coffee is left standing on the grounds.
Clean, Robust Materials
100% virgin Tritan plastic, stainless steel and silicone seals. All materials are food-safe and free of BPA, BPS, PFOA, PFOS and phthalates.
The Details in Everyday Use
Nearly Unbreakable, Ready for Travel
The carafe is made of 100% virgin Tritan, chosen for what happens on the road: drops, bags, everyday knocks. You can take the brewer anywhere, without the weight and fragility of glass.
The DNA of the BIRD
According to Weber, coffee from the RoadRunner matches the BIRD in extraction character. The same no-bypass vacuum filtration produces a clear, aromatic cup with full body.
Three Integrated Bean Cellars
New with the RoadRunner: three Bean Cellars, each holding up to 30 g of whole beans or ground coffee. They are stored inside the carafe and seal with the same one-way freshness valve as the Weber Workshops Bean Cellars.
Folding Handle, Small Footprint
A small footprint on the counter or camping table, and a handle that folds flat. It locks in place for brewing and lies flat for packing. A travel sleeve is included.
At a Glance
| Method |
No-bypass vacuum, patent-pending brewing mechanism |
| Material |
Virgin Tritan, 304 stainless steel (drive shaft, agitator), silicone seals; free of BPA, BPS, PFOA, PFOS and phthalates |
| Dimensions |
85 mm diameter (carafe) × 180 mm height |
| Weight |
330 g (dry) |
| Coffee dose |
20–35 g ground coffee |
| Brew volume |
Up to 400 g water, up to 350 g coffee in the cup |
| Bean Cellars |
3 integrated, each up to 30 g, with one-way freshness valve |
| Filter |
Reusable stainless steel mesh, optional Abaca paper filters (Cafec, Japan) |
| Handle |
Bistable, folding |
| Cleaning |
By hand with mild detergent, not dishwasher-safe |
| In the box |
RoadRunner, stainless steel mesh filter, 150 Abaca paper filters in a tin, 3 Bean Cellars, neoprene travel sleeve with microfibre lining and drawstring |
RoadRunner or BIRD
In cup character, the two are close: the same no-bypass vacuum method, the same combination of clarity and body. The BIRD in glass and stainless steel from the Weber Workshops Collection is the device for the counter at home. The RoadRunner is the rugged travel version in Tritan, with a folding handle and Bean Cellars.
Who It's Made For
For everyone who wants to brew filter coffee with body and clarity on the go, at the office or while travelling, without glass in their luggage. Our opinion is one of many: there is no right and no wrong; in the end, what counts is that the cup tastes good to you.
What Goes with It
For travel, a compact hand grinder from our hand grinders is a good fit, for example from Comandante or Timemore. At home, electric grinders from our coffee grinders do the grinding, from Varia to Option-O.
For anyone who wants scales that are affordable and precise: the Normcore Collection. If you want an app, flow-rate display and Bluetooth: the Acaia Collection. You'll find refills of Abaca paper filters in the Weber Workshops Collection. Our advisory tool helps when choosing an espresso machine.
Order Directly Online
The RoadRunner is available directly in our webshop. Delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 working days. Click and Collect in Bern, Gerberngasse 44 and Zurich, Hagenholzstrasse 50b.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the RoadRunner differ from the BIRD?
Both work with the same no-bypass vacuum method and, according to Weber Workshops, the same extraction character. The RoadRunner is made of Tritan instead of glass, is lighter, has a folding handle and three integrated Bean Cellars, and is built for travel.
Is the RoadRunner a French Press?
No. The resemblance ends at the shape of the carafe. The RoadRunner pulls the water through the coffee bed by vacuum, allows finer grinding and filters more cleanly. After brewing, no coffee is left standing on the grounds in the carafe.
Which filters does the RoadRunner use?
A reusable stainless steel mesh filter and optional Abaca paper filters, which Cafec makes in Japan for Weber Workshops. 150 paper filters in a tin are included. According to Weber, the paper gives an especially clear cup.
Which recipe should I start with?
As a starting point, Weber Workshops recommends a grind size roughly like that for a moka pot, 300 ml of water at 87 °C and a steep time of 5 minutes. The possible range is 20–35 g of coffee and 250–400 ml of water.
Can the RoadRunner go in the dishwasher?
No. According to Weber Workshops, neither the RoadRunner nor its parts belong in the dishwasher. All parts can be taken apart and cleaned with warm water and mild detergent.
Can I see the product before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit. Online we deliver in 2–4 working days, across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein.
Tip from the roastery: On the road, we most like to take full-bodied roasts that stay round even with changing water: Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight. For maximum body without acidity, the Very Nutty; for a fruity experience, the Wild Peach. That is our recommendation, one of many.
