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Other Resources => Component Deals & Selection => Topic started by: Joda55 on March 11, 2026, 05:02:17 AM
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Anyone know of any good aero bottles/bottle cages?
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If you mean modern Trek Madone style, I have the Panda Podium x Ahyka set for my Winspace and they are fantastic. Really clean design, integrate well with the frame, well made and the black with gloss logos looks really premium. Because I liked them so much I got a second set for another bike - but this time just the Ahyka bottles from AliExpress. And even though ostensibly they are the same, they just look and feel cheaper. I'd have no hesitation to recommend the Panda Podium versions, and not sure if the AliEx versions were fakes, but the cost difference was small enough if I wanted a second set I would just go back to Panda Podium.
If you want a more traditional Elite Chrono style TT bottle, I've got an original Elite, and an AliEx clone that works using magnets, and I prefer the AliEx version. The cage on the Elite never worked that well - the magnet is a bit bulkier on the AliEx bottle but an easier process to slot back in the cage. They don't hold very much, and really only integrate well with the down tube meaning they look a bit off when using two, so I think they are more suitable for TTs where you are more interested in using the bottle as a fairing rather than drinking very much out of it.
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Incolor has a nice setup I think with 600 ml bottles.
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You can find the Ahyka on alix, not so cheap btw https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005010009429280.html (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3O2B3wf)
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If you want a more traditional Elite Chrono style TT bottle, I've got an original Elite, and an AliEx clone that works using magnets, and I prefer the AliEx version. The cage on the Elite never worked that well - the magnet is a bit bulkier on the AliEx bottle but an easier process to slot back in the cage. They don't hold very much, and really only integrate well with the down tube meaning they look a bit off when using two, so I think they are more suitable for TTs where you are more interested in using the bottle as a fairing rather than drinking very much out of it.
Could you please show what Elite AliExpress clone you've got?
I googled and only ones I see are expensive so I might just as well buy the original! Under 40 EUR for bottle cage and bottle for the '25 version.
And thank you all for recommendations!
The Ahyka bottle would be perfect but I'd really prefer a bottle in black.
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The Panda Podium ones look nice but I don't want that big logo saying "Panda" on my bike! :D
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I use Cannondale aero bottles simply because they are way more practical and the cage can hold regular bottles pretty well too
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Incolor has a nice setup I think with 600 ml bottles.
Do you have a link for these please?
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I found it only here:
https://spartsti.com/products/incolor-aero-bottle-and-cage?srsltid=AfmBOorzA1TTLSeO68uVXdn5Dlx2XymnoL4EjWQwu53BhNEffzZXY4h9&variant=54562983772428
But on PandaPodium set with a frame cost 99 USD.
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I’m going to go with these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009094159081.html
Looks like the original and really cheap
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I've been using these for a long time and they're spectacular, I love them. https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005009604464467.html (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4ogWb1p)
I think these looks like they have the safest way to attach them.. will probably order them myself.
Are they easy to remove/put back in the cage?
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Can also vouch for the Ahyka bottles, they are easy to get in and out and the cages hold the bottles really well. I've run them in fast gravel races without issues.
Note also that bottles+cages are usually twice the price of the bottles alone - buying extra bottles is relatively cheap.
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Bumping an old thread here, but I have the Ahyka version of these bottles and I've noticed the caps do not align perfectly with the bottle when fully screwed on. The Trek RSL Aero bottles align perfectly which is super satisfying. Do the Panda Podium version have the same issue as the Ahyka, or did I just get a bad set of Ahyka?
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The new version Ahyka is a nice improvement over the old in a couple ways. First, its softer plastic-similar to Elite Fly. This makes it easier to get out of the cage and also easier to squeeze. It also has a normal style nozzle that opens and closes rather than the "always open" on the original. Coupled with the ease of squeeze, everything flows better, much easier to get a real drink at speed.
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The new version Ahyka is a nice improvement over the old in a couple ways. First, its softer plastic-similar to Elite Fly. This makes it easier to get out of the cage and also easier to squeeze. It also has a normal style nozzle that opens and closes rather than the "always open" on the original. Coupled with the ease of squeeze, everything flows better, much easier to get a real drink at speed.
Cheers! Saw your post on WW and now I want to buy these.
How do differentiate the old vs new bottle you referring to?
Also, are these limited to 600 size bottles or are there 750 /900ml versions?
On long distance rides I usually go 750 + 550 or 750 + 950 for +10 hour rides
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Cheers! Saw your post on WW and now I want to buy these.
How do differentiate the old vs new bottle you referring to?
Also, are these limited to 600 size bottles or are there 750 /900ml versions?
On long distance rides I usually go 750 + 550 or 750 + 950 for +10 hour rides
These are 600ml. No larger versions.While the cages hold standard bottles, I've found that 750's aren't held well. The new bottles are referred to as "Pro" in the ads. They come in semi transparent black, white and now pink...with China team logos or without. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811818769044.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.29.1cd118029WvNqq&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
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I prefer transparent, clear bottles
But these look amazing. Found two different ads / different text on them. I am new to aero bottles, these look like the Gen 1 Ahyka bottles. Shame nozzle are so bad :(
Saw one on the road today with Cannondales aero bottles, they sure look very good
KAPVOE Aerodynamic Cycling Water Bottle Portable Squeeze Bottle for MTB & Road Bikes Large Capacity Outdoor Sports
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Eul6PWE
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Aereo benefit aside, 50€ for a pair of bottle with cage seems a little high to me https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005012005083796.html (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3AAYQV7)
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Incolor has a transparent aero bottle with a slightly different shape...
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Aereo benefit aside, 50€ for a pair of bottle with cage seems a little high to me https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005012005083796.html (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3AAYQV7)
Sure 50 eur for a pair of bottles are expensive considering a carbon cage with elite fly is like half the price.
But I just looked, a huge bikestore in Sweden sell Trek aero bottle for 127 USD PER BOTTLE haha :o
127 usd for one bottle even Bill Gates would say that is too much for a piece of plastic
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Lol that's even too much for Gates himself ahahah
And if you search "Trek aero bottle" in google the first product si the chinese version ahahha
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Ant this thinkrider one? https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005012046662719.html (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3hQ3tvf)
Never seen them before, definitely i'm getting lost ahahah