Anyone have any experience with carbon water bottle cages?
Performance makes some cheap ones under their Forte brand.
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_id=4342
Some of the reviews make them look somewhat breakable though.
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01-24-2007, 05:49 PM #1
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Carbon water bottle cages
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01-24-2007, 05:55 PM #2
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That Forte Theta is kinda cute. I've only ever used aluminum cages. But if I had a carbon frame and wanted to match it, I'd be hankerin' for that Theta.
(I have a gold lugged steel frame and gold-button Elite cages.)"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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01-24-2007, 06:29 PM #3
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I have carbon water bottle cages on my road bike. I've only used Profile Design Karbon Kages and the Rav X Carbon Cages. I like them but they leave black smudges/marks on the water bottles. I've not had any issues with these breaking. I don't have any experience with Forte, but the price sure makes it look worth trying them out.
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01-24-2007, 07:16 PM #4
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I have Arundel Sideloader carbon cages on my compact frame and I really like them. No problems with durability so far.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
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01-25-2007, 01:25 PM #5
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Please see attached photo.
I have these carbon water bottle cages -- inexpensive no name, light weight, look great, and have had no durability issues. I would recommend them. You can find them at:
http://www.chucksbikes.com/store/
Good luck!BAT
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01-25-2007, 05:14 PM #6
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me, too.... i couldn't use regular ones on my ruby... the frame was too small.... but i love my arundels.... they are curvy and sexy, too, IMO....
Originally Posted by Trekhawk
I have Arundel Sideloader carbon cages on my compact frame and I really like them. No problems with durability so far.
Last edited by caligurl; 01-25-2007 at 05:17 PM.
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01-25-2007, 05:46 PM #7
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Yep thats them - I knew you had good taste Cali. Originally Posted by caligurl
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
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01-25-2007, 01:36 PM #8
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I had the 'alpha' carbon cage from Performance on my first bike (because they were easier to get the bottle in and out of and I was just learning good balance). When I switched to a bike where I put the bottles behind my saddle, they sucked. If the bottles were full and I hit a bumpy road at a good clip, they'd fall out. I gave them to my husband and he said they rattled (I never noticed).
He now uses this one and swears by it:
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01-25-2007, 05:50 PM #9
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My DH loves his Bontrager carbon cages, I just have Elite alloy, although they match the bike perfectly.
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