Suggestions: carbon bottle cages
03-16-07, 10:50 AM
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Suggestions: carbon bottle cages
I didn't think too hard when I ordered my pair of Profile Design CF Cages.
The wide CF tape used to fabricate it doesn't match well with my tight weave.
I want to buy a new pair (Black and White or maybe just black). Any suggestions?
Looks like this but with the wide tape (a la Orbea Onix)
The wide CF tape used to fabricate it doesn't match well with my tight weave.
I want to buy a new pair (Black and White or maybe just black). Any suggestions?
Looks like this but with the wide tape (a la Orbea Onix)
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03-16-07, 10:57 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
This probably isn't any better but oh well, it's still purdy!
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Originally Posted by powerglide
I didn't think too hard when I ordered my pair of Profile Design CF Cages.
The wide CF tape used to fabricate it doesn't match well with my tight weave.
Any suggestions would be great (I searched already but no clear winners) Black and White or maybe just black.
Looks like this but with the wide tape (a la Orbea Onix)
The wide CF tape used to fabricate it doesn't match well with my tight weave.
Any suggestions would be great (I searched already but no clear winners) Black and White or maybe just black.
Looks like this but with the wide tape (a la Orbea Onix)
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03-16-07, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Little Darwin
I would paint it red... Or are you asking about painting? It isn't really clear to me what you want suggestions about.
Tight weave
all black or black./white.
03-16-07, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
This probably isn't any better but oh well, it's still purdy!
I;ve seen some uber futuristic looking ones that are tempting but I wonder how durable they are. (this ZIpp and the Profile Design up top looks fairly strong)
03-16-07, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jit5
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Originally Posted by jit5
No red.
OK get the LOOK
OK get the LOOK
....I can't find a US retailer for these....anyone know? (I like hard to find even better
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Serfas Cirque
They look nice, light, and not too pricey. Best thing is the rubber piece actually holds a bottle securely.
Different color options if you really want to go OCP.
Of course there are good $5 AL cages that work as well, and are as light.
They look nice, light, and not too pricey. Best thing is the rubber piece actually holds a bottle securely.
Different color options if you really want to go OCP.
Of course there are good $5 AL cages that work as well, and are as light.
03-16-07, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by merlinextraligh
Serfas Cirque
They look nice, light, and not too pricey. Best thing is the rubber piece actually holds a bottle securely.
Different color options if you really want to go OCP.
Of course there are good $5 AL cages that work as well, and are as light.
They look nice, light, and not too pricey. Best thing is the rubber piece actually holds a bottle securely.
Different color options if you really want to go OCP.
Of course there are good $5 AL cages that work as well, and are as light.
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Originally Posted by powerglide
The wide CF tape used to fabricate it doesn't match well with my tight weave.
03-16-07, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bac
What does your hair have to do with your new carbon bling? Oh .... carbon weave.
03-16-07, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by powerglide
These kinda remind me of Performance's house brand...
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My GF has a set of these on her bike...
https://www.ravx.com/pages/Cages/AlphaX.html
Many color options...
https://www.ravx.com/pages/Cages/AlphaX.html
Many color options...
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03-16-07, 12:52 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Originally Posted by MIN
What does a carbon cage weigh vs. an aluminum one, typically? Spending $50 on a cage is hardcore!!!
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Originally Posted by MIN
Spending $50 on a cage is hardcore!!!
if i knew someone that rode, that purchased one (or even worse, two) of these, i would never talk to them again...
Originally Posted by voltman
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03-16-07, 01:28 PM
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lol! Yeah its totally unnecesary....but looks so cool!
I can't pay over $40~ per cage without getting sick....but up to $40 I can play games in my mind to justify it...
"I spent $90 on dinner, $20 on gas and $80 on drinks last weekend....if I stay home this weekend, then..."
Don't we all play that game?
I can't pay over $40~ per cage without getting sick....but up to $40 I can play games in my mind to justify it...
"I spent $90 on dinner, $20 on gas and $80 on drinks last weekend....if I stay home this weekend, then..."
Don't we all play that game?