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Title: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: stockae92 on May 23, 2016, 11:22:26 AM: Looking for some carbon cage that's strong enough for XC MTB, but relatively light and won't break the bank. :)
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: JohnnyNT on May 23, 2016, 03:42:50 PM: http://www.smud-carbon.eu/carbon_bottle_cage.html
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: JJ.C on May 23, 2016, 08:24:01 PM: http://www.carbonalbike.com/accessories/bottle-cages.html
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: MTB2223 on May 24, 2016, 02:14:45 AM: I bought the BC4 bottle cage, http://xmcarbonspeed.com/Products.asp?f2=67&f3=53 , from Peter, but that one doesn't hold my bottle during the first downhill.
So, I bought this one, Blackburn Slick Racing Bottle Cage ( https://www.bike24.de/p134937.html ), LIGHT (23gr) and CHEAP (7 EUR => 7,8 USD). Available in black, white and red.

So, choose not an open bottle cag, but a close one.
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Post by: SportingGoods on May 24, 2016, 02:28:21 AM: Hi JohnnyNT,
This smud-carbon shop looks pretty cool. I like their saddle. I can't see any ordering process here, I guess we just need to email them.
Any experience with them?
Cheers
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: JohnnyNT on May 24, 2016, 10:03:26 AM: It's a small Polish company, operating for over a decade now probably. I haven't ordered anything from them personally, but they are recognized and acclaimed in the PL light-bike community. AFAIK the only way of contacting them is by e-mail and sometimes it takes a little bit to receive an answer, but it's worth it.
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Post by: SportingGoods on May 25, 2016, 07:32:43 AM: Indeed, I have emailed them and still wait for their feedback :)
I'm VERY tempted with their saddle, more then I really want to spend on a saddle (150€) but 70g and very nice looking (I love the black and white design). I'd save 115g here (much needed after bumping up weight with dropper post and 27.5+ tires)
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: stockae92 on May 26, 2016, 12:59:14 PM: Quote from: JohnnyNT on May 23, 2016, 03:42:50 PM
http://www.smud-carbon.eu/carbon_bottle_cage.html

this one looks cool, but there is nothing holding the bottom of the bottle? Still works? Just wondering how. haha
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: stockae92 on May 26, 2016, 12:59:48 PM: Quote from: JJ.C on May 23, 2016, 08:24:01 PM
http://www.carbonalbike.com/accessories/bottle-cages.html

Any particularly one here with good user feedback? :)
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Post by: bxcc on May 26, 2016, 02:00:08 PM: I have 4 of these. 1 on the wife's road bike and 3 on my mountain bikes. One of the 4 was a little rough but nothing a little file and sand paper couldn't take care of.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/291743745944
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Post by: RS VR6 on May 26, 2016, 03:29:05 PM: I'm using a Speedplay Nanogram. Got it from a shop guy for 10 bucks. Seems to work pretty well.
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Post by: Vipassana on May 26, 2016, 10:11:54 PM: I have a pair of BC5 holders from Peter. They're light and hold the bottles super well. The other lighter weight designs I've had on my road bike have been junk.
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Post by: carbonazza on May 27, 2016, 03:54:29 AM: If you go to aliexpress you will be overwhelmed :)
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20160527005317&SearchText=carbon+bottle+cage
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: outriding9800 on May 27, 2016, 12:02:41 PM: I really like the dengfu FD009.

they really hold the water bottle well.

never lost a water bottle ever.

http://dengfubikes.com/BICYCLE_PARTS/161.html (http://dengfubikes.com/BICYCLE_PARTS/161.html)
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: stockae92 on May 27, 2016, 12:30:48 PM: Thanks guys for the feedback, I am looking into BC5 or FD009 :)
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: JohnnyNT on May 28, 2016, 02:49:57 PM: Quote from: stocake92 on May 26, 2016, 12:59:14 PM
Quote from: JohnnyNT on May 23, 2016, 03:42:50 PM
http://www.smud-carbon.eu/carbon_bottle_cage.html

this one looks cool, but there is nothing holding the bottom of the bottle? Still works? Just wondering how. haha

Conical bottle included with the cage ;)
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: cmh on May 31, 2016, 11:18:00 AM: http://smile.amazon.com/Unknown-5510018-CatEye-Bottle-Cage/dp/B001C69Z5W (http://smile.amazon.com/Unknown-5510018-CatEye-Bottle-Cage/dp/B001C69Z5W)

$6, pretty light, absolutely bombproof. Easy to get the bottle in and out, and I've never seen it lose a bottle.
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Post by: QuizzicalSwin on June 28, 2016, 05:04:16 AM: they really hold the water bottle well.
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20160527005317&SearchText=carbon+bottle+cage
https://www.ebay.com/itm/291743745944
http://dengfubikes.com/BICYCLE_PARTS/161.html
https://www.acebike.com
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: 1Sigma on July 17, 2021, 04:45:13 PM: Reviving this thread.

Looking for carbon bottle holders from AliX.
There are a million and one vendors with almost as many designs.
A lot of them look crap, and a bunch are probably counterfeit (lots on Bontrager on there)

Any recommendations?
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: Schumo on July 17, 2021, 05:13:46 PM: I got 4 of these Bontrager reps, and can't complain.
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4001249755710.html
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Post by: Icyseanfitz on July 17, 2021, 05:43:50 PM: Same as above, I've 4 of those bontragor copies, perfect and lightweight.
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: 1Sigma on July 17, 2021, 06:32:55 PM: Thanks guys! I already have these in my "maybe" cart
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: bxcc on July 17, 2021, 08:13:05 PM: I have a few of the Bontrager clones from riderace as well. Not much time on the riderace ones so not sure on their quality but they seem to be on par with the Bontrager clones I got a few years back. All still holding strong.

(https://i.imgur.com/E5NO01Ol.jpg)
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: tcross on July 18, 2021, 07:45:24 AM: Bought some of the ultra light Bontrager clones from Taobao last week and they were horrible. Didn't grip the bottles well at all. Ended up staying with my GUB SL cages I got from Taobao last year. (I live in China so can order easily)
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: 1Sigma on July 18, 2021, 08:58:40 AM: Quote from: tcross on July 18, 2021, 07:45:24 AM
Bought some of the ultra light Bontrager clones from Taobao last week and they were horrible. Didn't grip the bottles well at all. Ended up staying with my GUB SL cages I got from Taobao last year. (I live in China so can order easily)

Are these the ones you are talking about, for about 100kuai?
https://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?id=524056693472&abtest=24&rn=580f0b4652022946739ce8cffe2d451b&sid=1ffb286fb599ddb7994bbfcb135ab584
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: svanimpe on July 18, 2021, 10:43:22 AM: OG EVKIN. They seem to be carbon versions of Specialized's Rib Cage holders, which are excellent. Never lost a bottle, and they allow for some side-entry.
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: 1Sigma on July 18, 2021, 04:14:56 PM: Quote from: svanimpe on July 18, 2021, 10:43:22 AM
OG EVKIN. They seem to be carbon versions of Specialized's Rib Cage holders, which are excellent. Never lost a bottle, and they allow for some side-entry.

Thanks. Which model from OK EVKIN? Do you have a link?
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: svanimpe on July 19, 2021, 01:43:18 AM: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33058133251.html

I've used these for a few months now, for road, gravel, and bikepacking. They work great (just like the ones they are inspired by).
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: bremerradkurier on July 19, 2021, 12:26:56 PM: No issues with cracking, ejected or scratched bottles with these (unlabeled) glossy 3k Arundel knockoffs 18 months in.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32757932791.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dTDUHVs (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32757932791.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dTDUHVs)
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: Aesch on July 19, 2021, 04:14:55 PM: I've got bontrager copy versions too, 2 were fine (and still are after 5 years). The others broke on first use. Hard to "see" which is which quality wise.
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: tcross on July 20, 2021, 07:03:58 PM: Quote from: 1Sigma on July 18, 2021, 08:58:40 AM
Are these the ones you are talking about, for about 100kuai?
https://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?id=524056693472&abtest=24&rn=580f0b4652022946739ce8cffe2d451b&sid=1ffb286fb599ddb7994bbfcb135ab584

Those are it, stiff and light with that little lip to retain the bottle in it.

You can find them cheaper. Just search GUB on Taobao and more will come up.
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: carbonazza on July 22, 2021, 02:51:10 AM: Quote from: svanimpe on July 18, 2021, 10:43:22 AM
OG EVKIN. They seem to be carbon versions of Specialized's Rib Cage holders, which are excellent. Never lost a bottle, and they allow for some side-entry.

I use the OG Evkin too, never lost a bottle either.
In my experience the Bontrager type of cages, and many others from Ali, loose bottles on cobbles or other rough pavement.
Title: Re: Which carbon bottle cage would you recommend?
Post by: 1Sigma on July 23, 2021, 03:36:03 PM: I ended up going with the Riderace ones. The OG EVKIN look quality, but when it comes to non-critical parts, I don't mind cheaping out a bit.

Let's hope I don't regret it!