Bottle Cages: Good - Cheap - Light(ish)
02-05-08, 04:50 AM
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02-05-08, 08:36 AM
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Are you talking about the Kage? I tried one of those and had a hard time getting the bottles in. Since I ride in packs, I don't want to increase the chances of fumbling a bottle and taking someone out. Plus, I think that rubber band will wear out and snap eventually.
If you're talking about the Stryke Kage, I haven't used those, but have read from people here that they don't hold the bottles well and they break easily.
As for weight, it is indeed a tiny difference isn't it? We're talking about saving maybe 40 grams total for 2 cages. Most of these people wear medallions in their races, too, most likely.
If you're talking about the Stryke Kage, I haven't used those, but have read from people here that they don't hold the bottles well and they break easily.
As for weight, it is indeed a tiny difference isn't it? We're talking about saving maybe 40 grams total for 2 cages. Most of these people wear medallions in their races, too, most likely.
I used the Stryke Kage for a full season and did not experience any of these issues.
02-05-08, 10:28 AM
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I use King cages. https://www.kingcage.com/Home.html#
02-13-08, 07:24 PM
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I bought a couple of Origin 8 Lock Jaw cages today at a LBS. I'd never seen them before and it was just an impulse purchase--don't know if they're any good or not yet. But they are light(35g) and cheap($6.99).
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Damn, I wish I could get to the point where the weight of my bottle cage mattered for my improvement.
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02-13-08, 07:56 PM
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you can have it....
to the OP....I have the Profile Design plastic cages...they work well and are reasonably light ~50g...they hold the bottle well and are easy to use IMO....I also think they look good....oh, and I got mine for $5 each with free shipping when I ordered some stuff from Cadence Cycle.
to the OP....I have the Profile Design plastic cages...they work well and are reasonably light ~50g...they hold the bottle well and are easy to use IMO....I also think they look good....oh, and I got mine for $5 each with free shipping when I ordered some stuff from Cadence Cycle.
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Hey, no problem....even though I work for a French company...I more of a España guy myself
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I had the Profile Stryke's, but they cracked from the cold. Now I'm sportin' Bontrager Race Lites.
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Should I get the one for 34 grams or the one for 37 grams? Of course it makes a huge difference.
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So, not that big at all then. The State of Western Australia is about 5 times the size of Texas...
Back to Bottle cages. I have the alloy Elites from PBK. Not sure if they count as cheap for alloy but certainly do the job and look pretty good IMHO.
Back to Bottle cages. I have the alloy Elites from PBK. Not sure if they count as cheap for alloy but certainly do the job and look pretty good IMHO.
