Break my Cage. Awesomer than hell.
11-18-08, 10:13 AM
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Break my Cage. Awesomer than hell.
Behold, the 6g cage from Zefiro. I knew of this long ago, but I was curious about it again (wondering how it would hold up) so I went and did some research. Apparently, it doesn't hold up too well. 
I like how they phrased all that. ^
https://www.roibikeusa.com/products_detail.php?pid=48
6 Grams. Need we say more? Made for the ultimate weight weenie in you. Weighs 10 grams with the bolts. These cages are very thin. If you need stronger cages please check out our other cage available. This component does not have a warranty. Once it breaks, the cage is non-reparable and needs to be replaced at Owners Expense.
https://www.roibikeusa.com/products_detail.php?pid=48
11-18-08, 10:26 AM
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Just put 2oz less H2O in your water bottle. Or get those 500ml bottles instead of the 750ml.
Its much cheaper that way.
Its much cheaper that way.
11-18-08, 10:29 AM
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I was actually thinking of getting those chinese made ones from ebay. Pair for 9 bucks and 20 bucks shipping.
Aren't they all made in China anyway? And someone else slaps their stickers on them?
(then I'll fill up my 750ml bottles all the way!)
Aren't they all made in China anyway? And someone else slaps their stickers on them?
(then I'll fill up my 750ml bottles all the way!)
11-18-08, 11:00 AM
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I've looked at those. Haven't bought any, but most of those models appear to be identical to some name-brand cages that sell for big $$$. I'm guessing that they come from the same factories.
11-18-08, 11:04 AM
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Donno. I shall never switch from the PBK ones. I see $45 carbon cages that are 5g-15g heavier all over online and in the LBSs. Why not get the plastic one from PBK for $3? And it's lighter! Even if only 5g lighter.
Oh, it's about looking cool.
Oh, it's about looking cool.
11-18-08, 11:07 AM
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20 grams. Yah, better than forking out for the carbon ones.
11-18-08, 12:11 PM
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Could be from the same factory, too. Where do you think all the high-end components and frames are made, anyway? Italy???
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My friend is from Taiwan. He's always joking to me that next time he goes back home, he'll bring back whatever bike I want. Just put a different sticker on it.
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I thought it was pretty shocking when the engineer at Trek pointed out that one of their frames weighs less than a full water bottle. Sure, every gram adds up, but at what point are we going give up on the pursuit of lighter weight?
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Behold, the 6g cage from Zefiro. I knew of this long ago, but I was curious about it again (wondering how it would hold up) so I went and did some research. Apparently, it doesn't hold up too well.
I like how they phrased all that. ^
https://www.roibikeusa.com/products_detail.php?pid=48
I like how they phrased all that. ^
https://www.roibikeusa.com/products_detail.php?pid=48
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did he specify a 24oz bottle? they make them bigger than that, you know