Which Bottle Cages?
04-12-15, 04:56 AM
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I already threw in my choice for the Arundel Dave-O cages but I can also recommend the Arundel carbon side loader cages, my wife's bike has those as her frame is a 47CM and requires the side loader cages.
I have also had Bontrager cages and never lost a bottle from them either. I do like the Arundel cages better.
I have also had Bontrager cages and never lost a bottle from them either. I do like the Arundel cages better.
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I have launched a bottle a few times, usually from hitting a hidden pothole. Stuff happens.
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I have rather expensive 16g carbon fiber cages on my rather expensive carbon fiber bike. I also have rather cheap ($6) cages on my "trail" bike since weight is not at critical.
I've never had a bottle fall out on its own on either. If your water bottle is loose with a inexpensive metal cage... bend it slightly to make it fit tighter.
I've never had a bottle fall out on its own on either. If your water bottle is loose with a inexpensive metal cage... bend it slightly to make it fit tighter.
04-12-15, 07:04 AM
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I have never had a bottle come out of the plastic Specialized cages, never.
04-12-15, 08:20 PM
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Arundel...
Bottle Cages | Product Categories | Arundel Bicycle Company
Sport if you're looking for something cheap.
Mandible if you're feeling spendy.
Hold bottle so tiiiight.
Bottle Cages | Product Categories | Arundel Bicycle Company
Sport if you're looking for something cheap.
Mandible if you're feeling spendy.
Hold bottle so tiiiight.
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Arundel Dave-O on all my bikes, I suppose Mandibles would be okay too. Yes, they are expensive but when you ride 10,000 miles per year, it's a small price to pay.
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I have some Blackburn cages I put on my road bike about 1994. They had some RED Rubberized Plastic Fitting that got faded. I cleaned the surface with lighter fluid, and rubbed 3-1 Oil from Wal-Mart into the rubberized plastic. Color came back, no big deal, as I was look at some new high tech cages. I just saved 39.00 bucks.
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I have the Arundel Mandibles and love them. Look fantastic, very light weight and really hold the bottles securely.
I have Bontrager RLs on my mountain bike and never had an issue with those dropping a bottle either.
I have Bontrager RLs on my mountain bike and never had an issue with those dropping a bottle either.
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I have Blackburn Camber cages. They're carbon fiber so a bit pricey but I like how the hold the bottles and how easy they are to put bottles into. I just tried out a few different cages to see which one I liked the best, it being carbon fiber was pure coincidence in the decision.
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Bottle cages come in all colors, sizes, materials, and cost. From $4.00, to over $50.00 each.
Lighter cost more, think the old guy I restored cost 5 or 6 bucks each in 1994.
Lighter cost more, think the old guy I restored cost 5 or 6 bucks each in 1994.
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I've got $7 Blackburn alloy cages, they work fine as long as I actually put the bottle back in the cage and not next to it.
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Another vote for the King Cages...I found the King Ti Cages on sale and they have never let me down. I ride some pretty bumpy stuff and they never fall out. I had some carbon fiber side loading that cost me 50 bucks in lost bottles...
I bought mine HERE. I paid 32 dollars each during a sale.
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+ whatever on the Arundels. if you want a cheap solution, the Sports are great for less than $15 each...
i personally use the Arundel Trident cages, cause i tried the Dave-O's and it was just too tough to get a bottle out, especially when i was at speed. for me personally, the Tridents where the smoothest in and out i could find as far as carbon cages went, and i've never lost a bottle yet...
i personally use the Arundel Trident cages, cause i tried the Dave-O's and it was just too tough to get a bottle out, especially when i was at speed. for me personally, the Tridents where the smoothest in and out i could find as far as carbon cages went, and i've never lost a bottle yet...
08-08-15, 02:13 PM
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+1 for Arundels. Mine have never launched a bottle.
I also have King Ti on my CX bike. Great cages too, but a different look than modern road cages imho
I also have King Ti on my CX bike. Great cages too, but a different look than modern road cages imho
08-08-15, 06:29 PM
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I always just buy cheap China carbon copies. I have probably had 4 designs so far and they all worked fine.
I'm currently using the copy of a Elite Patao. Got them for $20USD for a set. So far so good.
I'm currently using the copy of a Elite Patao. Got them for $20USD for a set. So far so good.
08-10-15, 09:57 PM
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My bike is a red Specialized Diverge so I had considered getting the Gloss Red cage but I'd be afraid it wouldn't match color-wise so I should probably play it safe and go for the Gloss Black lol.
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08-11-15, 05:34 AM
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I'd be interested. Cheapest I see online is $52 on Amazon. I would just PM you but that takes 50 posts and I'm not there yet.
My bike is a red Specialized Diverge so I had considered getting the Gloss Red cage but I'd be afraid it wouldn't match color-wise so I should probably play it safe and go for the Gloss Black lol.
My bike is a red Specialized Diverge so I had considered getting the Gloss Red cage but I'd be afraid it wouldn't match color-wise so I should probably play it safe and go for the Gloss Black lol.
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You should start charging for some of your wisdom, Robert. Agree 100%. I've had a set of them for two years without issue. They were listed at 20g each but when I got them they were actually 18g each.
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I use the Serfas nylon bottle cages. They are light, hold tight and look good. The aluminum ones blow chunks - they always loosen up over time and lose their grip.
08-12-15, 07:00 PM
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Sent enough for 2 of them + shipping. The Small box looks like it's only 1.6" deep so I sent enough for the Medium (also threw in a few extra bucks for helping me out
).Let me know if I messed up and came out under somehow lol.
Thanks a bunch!