Originally Posted by
MetinUz
+1 - they're really cool cages for the right bike, but the aesthetics look wrong on a vintage roadie. They look terrific on MTBs and on CF.
The stainless are less expensive and look more appropriate. The Iris cages are beauties as well. I like these and vintage cages like TA and Cobra when I can find them inexpensively (or pull them from flips). The King cages are much better at holding the cage snugly, but nothing looks as good as a REG/TA/Cobra cage on the bike.
I Like(d) the Elite ciussio inox stainless cages, but they moved manufacture to China and there is a hugely noticeable difference in aesthetics and quality. I won't buy the new ones again (though I am stocking up on older used ones).
Some of the Nittos are beauties, but like most Nitto - hugely over priced.
These are beauties, but I've spent less for complete 531 and SL bikes with campy than a pair. I once saw a Bilenky tandem with 8 (!!!) of these on it. I spent less for the whole tandem!
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