Originally Posted by
chaadster
That one might be the winner, but at least they always good and don't get grimy like a chain on the regular!
Carbon fiber stems come to mind, too, as being outrageously pricey and no lighter or better than alu versions...
Carbon fiber is easy to target as silly extravagance, whether stems, wheels, or whatever, but at the same time, it's some of the cheapest bling you can add, for example, CF headset spacers!
I'd agree but they're not that expensive and the ones I have do a spectacular job of actually holding the water bottles... since they're so functional, I have trouble calling them "jewelry"
And don't give me any nonsense about old-fangled bendy style steel or Al cages. Those things eject bottles and loosen up over time - not exactly endearing qualities.