Favorite lightweight bottle cages?

[SkylarRnD]

I tried searching but didnt find much, maybe did search incorrectly....

What are some of your favorite bottle cages? I bought the matte Bontrager XXX from AliX a few years ago, and while they are light, they scuff up ALL of my bottles. My insulated stainless steel Camelbak bottles rattle around inside incessantly and it drives me crazy.
I was looking at the Mana cages and they seem pretty awesome.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805517892552.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.472c38da5UYpt5&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21USD%21USD%2030.29%21USD%2025.71%21%21USD%2025.71%21%21%21%402101c59817528560476102628ef9a7%2112000034061617961%21ct%21US%212818835718%21%211%210&tblci=GiATyNuZ97LzOk3RuLsw9eQGuPfXmc2EjXkVosAfqTlLCSDA9m4or8CawNHT-JwTMOTOPQ&_gl=1*1mmz4x4*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NTI2MTEwODMuQ2owS0NRanctTmZEQmhEeUFSSXNBRC1JTGVEUHRzZzZPQUFHVHlZV0lfREhObTEwQ1pXbUlQTG9QcTBzNTluckJocGw1aDdFeFQyVm92SWFBdk5pRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3NTI2MTEwODMuQ2owS0NRanctTmZEQmhEeUFSSXNBRC1JTGVEUHRzZzZPQUFHVHlZV0lfREhObTEwQ1pXbUlQTG9QcTBzNTluckJocGw1aDdFeFQyVm92SWFBdk5pRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTI1MTk4OTgxMi4xNzUwODY2NjQy*_ga*MjEzNTc4MTA2NC4xNzUyODU0OTM2*_ga_VED1YSGNC7*czE3NTI4NTQ5MzUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTI4NTYwNDgkajUyJGwwJGgw&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Show me your favorites and why!

[BikeLab]

I tried searching but didnt find much, maybe did search incorrectly....

What are some of your favorite bottle cages? I bought the matte Bontrager XXX from AliX a few years ago, and while they are light, they scuff up ALL of my bottles. My insulated stainless steel Camelbak bottles rattle around inside incessantly and it drives me crazy.
I was looking at the Mana cages and they seem pretty awesome.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805517892552.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.472c38da5UYpt5&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21USD%21USD%2030.29%21USD%2025.71%21%21USD%2025.71%21%21%21%402101c59817528560476102628ef9a7%2112000034061617961%21ct%21US%212818835718%21%211%210&tblci=GiATyNuZ97LzOk3RuLsw9eQGuPfXmc2EjXkVosAfqTlLCSDA9m4or8CawNHT-JwTMOTOPQ&_gl=1*1mmz4x4*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NTI2MTEwODMuQ2owS0NRanctTmZEQmhEeUFSSXNBRC1JTGVEUHRzZzZPQUFHVHlZV0lfREhObTEwQ1pXbUlQTG9QcTBzNTluckJocGw1aDdFeFQyVm92SWFBdk5pRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3NTI2MTEwODMuQ2owS0NRanctTmZEQmhEeUFSSXNBRC1JTGVEUHRzZzZPQUFHVHlZV0lfREhObTEwQ1pXbUlQTG9QcTBzNTluckJocGw1aDdFeFQyVm92SWFBdk5pRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTI1MTk4OTgxMi4xNzUwODY2NjQy*_ga*MjEzNTc4MTA2NC4xNzUyODU0OTM2*_ga_VED1YSGNC7*czE3NTI4NTQ5MzUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTI4NTYwNDgkajUyJGwwJGgw&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

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My #1 is Elite Leggero, its 17 gram, same price and branded pick.

[ehvoo]

I like these a lot:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805517892552.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.472c38da5UYpt5&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21USD%21USD%2030.29%21USD%2025.71%21%21USD%2025.71%21%21%21%402101c59817528560476102628ef9a7%2112000034061617961%21ct%21US%212818835718%21%211%210&tblci=GiATyNuZ97LzOk3RuLsw9eQGuPfXmc2EjXkVosAfqTlLCSDA9m4or8CawNHT-JwTMOTOPQ&_gl=1

[gbrnole]

bottle cages are one of those items that i don't mess around with. too many instances of bottles flying out with crap cages. my go to is the Arundel Mandible for road bike and will also happily use the Elite Leggero. Elite Vico on my gravel bike.

secure bottles are worth the ~12g given up to some stick insect looking ugly cage.

[SkylarRnD]

I like these a lot:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805517892552.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.472c38da5UYpt5&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21USD%21USD%2030.29%21USD%2025.71%21%21USD%2025.71%21%21%21%402101c59817528560476102628ef9a7%2112000034061617961%21ct%21US%212818835718%21%211%210&tblci=GiATyNuZ97LzOk3RuLsw9eQGuPfXmc2EjXkVosAfqTlLCSDA9m4or8CawNHT-JwTMOTOPQ&_gl=1

Yea those are the Mana cages I was curious about! Have you ever had a bottle eject from them? How are they on the frame?

[glepore]

Have an alloy version of that cage. Its shape is "inspired" by Supercaz. They grip extremely well.

[Blueberry]

Have an alloy version of that cage. Its shape is "inspired" by Supercaz. They grip extremely well.

Yes I like the alloy version, they're cheap, durable and about 19g. Available in several colors too if you like colors.

[ehvoo]

 

Yea those are the Mana cages I was curious about! Have you ever had a bottle eject from them? How are they on the frame?

Never and I have ridden them in some gnarly gravel events.  Just did a MTB trail this weekend with them too.. never lost a bottle. 

[00Garza]

Have an alloy version of that cage. Its shape is "inspired" by Supercaz. They grip extremely well.

Link?

[Blueberry]

Link?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807995511989.html?invitationCode=Z3Zhc25RQUxCa1RZNFJhUExnY1MvZzUza3Qzc3A5OGxWaVhkbVliKzRtV2VQemFTZUJrNWVWT0s1MU1hdTAyWg&srcSns=com.android.chrome&spreadType=productdetail&bizType=sellerinvite&social_params=21897937383&spreadCode=Z3Zhc25RQUxCa1RZNFJhUExnY1MvZzUza3Qzc3A5OGxWaVhkbVliKzRtV2VQemFTZUJrNWVWT0s1MU1hdTAyWg&aff_fcid=99ad24aa66314228a0453aee7cf81f78-1753227562248-09308-_mq9eiiF&tt=MG&aff_fsk=_mq9eiiF&aff_platform=default&sk=_mq9eiiF&aff_trace_key=99ad24aa66314228a0453aee7cf81f78-1753227562248-09308-_mq9eiiF&shareId=21897937383&businessType=ProductDetail&platform=AE&terminal_id=8c817f9b2367473db257b3976cea32e6&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt these are the ones I almost always get. 19g (not including bolts)

[glepore]

Yup. Just be aware they're painted, not anno'd and the paint peels off.

[patto3]

Yes I had the same alloy cages and loved them, cheap, lightweight, and you could bend them a little to tighten down on your bottles just the right amount. They did tend to scratch the bottles though.
And yes after two years the gold colour was flaking off.

[gandalftw]

Not super light 17-18gr but holds the bottle perfect and they are strong, its easy to get the bottle in and out wile biking.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007178381433.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.46.36e11802z9aQYO

[ZacItaly15]

I also use the XXX (paid 16euros for a couple some years ago) and they scuffed my bottle.
But I never lose a bottle!