Has anyone had enough experience with the Tacx Tao cages to recommend them? I've had bottles ejected on three successive rides with my current cages, and I'm a bit fed up.
Any suggestions for other cages--other than the Elite Ciussi or the 9 gram carbon fiber cages Matthias Stadtfeld has on his bike?
--Charles
Water bottle cages that do their job
Thu, 04/24/2003 - 1:45pm
Thu, 04/24/2003 - 1:58pm
#1
Profile
I like my Profile cage. It puts a death grip on the bottle, weighs about 40 grams or so (IIRC) and since it's plastic there is not black ring/oxide build up on the water bottle.
Fri, 04/25/2003 - 6:47am
#2
i second that emotion
while the looks of the profile cages take some getting used to (hey, some people think bulldogs are beautiful), they hold a bottle like nobody's business. by far the best cage i've ever owned (and i've been riding for 25 years, so i've owned quite a few -- blackburn, ta/reg, elite, cobra, etc.). they are also cheap -- as little as $5 in some catalogs and atr some stores for discontinued colors.
however, i have had one break...but it was over 5 years old so, all things considered, that ain't such a bad return on the investment.
Thu, 04/24/2003 - 2:35pm
#3
Hail to the King!
www.kingcage.com
Best thing since the old chrome steel TA cages.
Thu, 04/24/2003 - 2:40pm
#4
all cages need to be tightened occasionally
If the bottle slips in too easily, it's gonna jump out easliy too.
1) American Classic - my favorite. They never break and never leave black streaks on the bottles. (amclassic.com)
2) Salsa - something a little different, they also prevent black streaks but wow, the price has gone waayyyyy up:
http://www.cambriabike.com/food/salsa_nickless_cage.htm
Nitto makes a similar cage (the Salsa is probably a knock-off) that looks even nicer and is even more expensive:
http://www.rivbike.com/images/catpics/20-030.jpg
3) Elite Ciussi stainless steel - not bad, just make sure they're tight. Want a pair cheap?
Thu, 04/24/2003 - 3:03pm
#5
King Rules
The King Titanium cages are the best I have ever owed. Period. Light weight (31 grams) and the hold better than any other material. Had Zipp carbon fibers and a number of stainless steel cages, but they don't hold bottles nearly as well. Pricey, but worth it, and they look great on black bicycles!
Fri, 04/25/2003 - 5:44am
#6
Yeah, but...
Stainless Steel cage, 48 grams: $15
Titanium cage, 28 grams: $60
Fri, 04/25/2003 - 3:57am
#9
Bottle Cage
I just bought a Blackburn bottle cage at EMS (Eastern Mountain Sports). I holds the bottle very snuggly, is available in silver or black, is reasonably light, and cost $5.
http://www.ems.com/products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552...
Chainwheel
Fri, 04/25/2003 - 5:59am
#10
I have used the Tacx Tao cages for over a year now. I have never lost a bottle and I have raced some races on very bad, even unpaved roads. I would highly recommend them. Besides, they look cool, are very light and moderately priced.
Fri, 04/25/2003 - 10:59am
#11
love the tao
Hi, I've been using the Tacx Tao on my road bike for about 6 months. No bottles lost, no problems whatsoever.
only thing I could posible mention against them, and I'm pushing it, is that they are somewhat thin and very strong in some areas -- So I'm careful when I carry or clean the bike. Never an issue when riding.
Besides they look fantastic, and without a doubt will make your bicycle faster.
cheers,
Eloy
Fri, 04/25/2003 - 11:09am
#12
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Tacx tao is very good. It is easy to bend though. It holds the bottles with a death grip. It will not fly out.
