Bike bottle cage

Bicycle bottle cages are bicycle accessories that are responsible for holding the bicycle bottles to transport them while we make our bicycle routes. In the cycling market there are many models and types of bicycle bottle cages made of different materials, whether they are steel bicycle bottle cages, aluminum bicycle bottle cages that are lighter and carbon bicycle bottle cages that are the lightest of all, although their price is also higher. to the other types of bicycle bottle cages that we have mentioned. There are also different hooks on bicycle bottle cages, whether they are on the bicycle frame, bicycle bottle cages that are attached to the bike handlebars or bicycle saddle bicycle bottle cages, which are attached under the bicycle saddle, these last bicycle bottle cages are widely used. in disciplines such as triathlon or to be used as additional bicycle bottle cages and to be able to transport more bicycle bottles with water.

Carbon bike bottle cage

The carbon bicycle bottle cages are the lightest in the range of bicycle bottle cages, made of carbon fiber that significantly lightens the weight and is also more flexible. Brands like ELITE or Tacx manufacture high-performance carbon bicycle bottle cages that are widely used by professional cyclists and users of high-end or mid-range bicycles. It is important to know that carbon bicycle bottle cages are very sensitive, so we must be careful when extracting the bicycle bottle so as not to break the carbon bicycle bottle cages in their extraction. Carbon bicycle bottle cages do not usually exceed 70 or 80 grams in weight, so it is a way to lighten the weight of our bicycles. In mountain biking it is not very common to use carbon bicycle bottle cages since, as there are mud and rough areas, it is easy for us to break them, for this reason it is more advisable to use carbon bicycle bottle cages on road bicycles.

Bike bottle cage adapter

The bicycle bottle cage adapter is an accessory with which we can place bicycle bottle cages in other parts of our bikes without necessarily having screws. The bicycle bottle cage adapter is mainly used for those bicycles that do not have space or their frames are not prepared to accommodate bicycle bottle cages, so with this bicycle bottle cage adapter you can place bicycle bottles anywhere.

Bike saddle bottle cage

Bicycle saddle bottle cages are those that are housed under the bicycle saddle and can accommodate up to two bicycle bottle cages with their respective bicycle bottles. Bicycle saddle bottle cages are widely used in disciplines such as trail running, especially over long distances, where they need to have these bicycle saddle bottle cages to be able to carry a greater number of bicycle bottles, so these bicycle saddle bottle cages are a very practical way for this type of cycling disciplines.

Choose your bottle cage for the bike

The bottle cage is that accessory that we usually get when we buy the bike and that usually does not clash with the colors, and if it does not break, we may never consider changing it for another. But if at some point it were to break and we wanted to buy another one, it is very likely that we would be surprised by the number of bottle cages and different types that exist on the market.

Types of bicycle bottle cages according to their location

The normal and most common thing that we always tend to see is that the bottle cage is located in the diagonal tube of our bicycle, but this is not the only place where we can place it. Depending on where we want to put it, we will have to choose one or the other depending on the support we need.

• Standpipe

This is an ideal location for those who want to carry a second, smaller jerrycan or even a toolbox.

• Under the saddle or on the seat post

This will be a good location for those bikes that don't have enough space on the frame.

• On the handlebar

This bottle cage is widely used by triathletes, who attach it to their more specific handlebars.

• Under the down tube

This is the location often used by cycle travelers who need large reserves of water.

Types of bottle cages for bicycles according to aesthetics, weight and materials

Other important points when choosing a bottle cage for our bicycle are going to be the weight and its design. Here we can find everything, there will be those who do not care about the design as long as the weight is the least possible and there will be those who do not care about the weight as long as the design looks good with the colors of our bike. Here the ideal would be a mixture of the two cases so that we can be totally happy with the chosen set. And following these guidelines, we can find the following types:

• Aluminum

It is the classic bottle cage that we have all had at some point, practical and resistant but in terms of aesthetics it leaves a lot to be desired.

• Plastic

These are currently the most popular, they are lighter than the previous ones, with more variety to choose from. You must make sure that your bottle goes in and out easily but that once inside it is well secured.

• Carbon

For the weight obsessed this is your bottle cage. They are the lightest without sacrificing strength but also the most expensive.

• Magnetic

There is a type of bottle cages that are magnetic and need a special bottle that is attached to them by means of a magnet. These bottles are not recommended in MTB since you can lose them in the first pothole you find on your way.