Carbon bottle cage

[Mr Haematocrit]

Sorry for having an opinion..... jeez.

In that case to answer the question. www.google.com or better still your LBS....

Why waste money was more my point.

Out of curiosity, why are carbon bottle cages a waste of money and what material would you recommend and why?

 

[Cyclist33]

Out of curiosity, why are carbon bottle cages a waste of money and what material would you recommend and why?

plastic, at a fraction of the cost. giant bottle cage, carbon 25 grams, plastic 31. wooooo!

stu

 

[Manguish]

What he said.....

Although for aesthetics I went with Matt black aluminum on mine.

Like I said in my original post. Take a shoot before you go if weight is so important and save your cash

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Waste of money.

Although for aesthetics I went with Matt black aluminum on mine.

A ligher bike with lighter components has better performance, yet you state carbon bottle cages which offer this are a waste of money, yet you admit to buying products for aesthetic value which offers no additional performance, or functionality to the bike what so ever.
So im curious to know if you consider your bottle cages to be a waste of money, you could have brought normal ones and saved your money.

 

[Manguish]

They were cheap imports from China.

Bought for the looks, not the weight.

If I were a rich fanny with money to burn (I wish) then I'd have bought carbon.

I saved my hard earned to buy the best frame I could to ensure it would last way beyond my current performance, so I bought a supersix. If and when I feel that my needs really really need to save 1 or 2g then I'll waste my money on carbon accessories.

I'm the mean time, I'll just take a shoot before riding.

 

[Cyclist33]

A ligher bike with lighter components has better performance, yet you state carbon bottle cages which offer this are a waste of money, yet you admit to buying products for aesthetic value which offers no additional performance, or functionality to the bike what so ever.
So im curious to know if you consider your bottle cages to be a waste of money, you could have brought normal ones and saved your money.

yes but i contend that even in the very highest race levels, the weight difference between a 31 g plastic cage and a 25 g carbon one really wont make a difference.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

yes but i contend that even in the very highest race levels, the weight difference between a 31 g plastic cage and a 25 g carbon one really wont make a difference.

Agree with you to a certain point, but like my favorite provider of horse based ready meals says 'every little helps'

 

[billy1561]

I don't think the weight difference of a few grams makes a jot of difference to us mortals. However, just knowing it is lighter gives a psychological effect that can be immeasurable on occasions.

 

[Andy_G]

I bought two of these:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bontrager/rxxxl-carbon-bottle-cage-ec036155
Bloody things rattle around like R2D2.

 

[Cyclist33]

I don't think the weight difference of a few grams makes a jot of difference to us mortals. However, just knowing it is lighter gives a psychological effect that can be immeasurable on occasions.

on the other hand, they can also psychologically work the other way, making people think they dont need to work as hard coz their bike is feather light. its a much better motivator to try to keep up with someone on a carbon stick insect when youre riding an 11kg hybrid yourself!

stu

 

[billy1561]

So long as the following cyclist realises the one in front is a carbon jobbie

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

It's all pointless anyway. One drop of rain and carbon fibre melts.

You would look silly riding a bottle cage,but it'll get you home.

 

[derrick]

I bought two of these:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bontrager/rxxxl-carbon-bottle-cage-ec036155
Bloody things rattle around like R2D2.

Should have bought the cheap Chinese one's

 

[Andy_G]

Should have bought the cheap Chinese one's

Tell me about it, but on the good side they make me go about 0.00000001 mph faster

 

[Manguish]

Tell me about it, but on the good side they make me go about 0.00000001 mph faster

1000000 times quieter?