In fact, in 10 years of working as a bike mechanic, it’s one of the only adjustable water bottle cages we’ve seen.

No tool needed - The clamp of the bottle cage is designed for easy to installation and remove, no tool needed. The velcro fits into a curved rubber bracket that conforms to the shape of the tube and keeps the cage from moving.

So, I’ve never really understood why some bike manufacturers continue to produce bikes that don’t come with fixing holes for water bottle cages. We ultimately didn’t pick this as a winner because we found the Portland Design Works Hot Beverage Holder held our coffee tumbler more securely and is more versatile because it can hold most other water bottles, too. The owl’s face sits at the top of the cage, where many cages have a lip to hold a bike water bottle down.

It has two curved arms that wrap around any standard bike water bottle and a lip to hold the bottle in the cage. Since carbon is so rigid, you don’t have to sacrifice a secure fit for your water bottle to save weight.Put a small amount of grease on the threads of the two bolts, slide them through the bolt holes on the bottle cage, and thread them into the threaded bottle bosses on your bike’s frame. There’s a choice of two different cosmetic 3K carbon finishes and multiple colour swatch options on the glossy UD carbon versions. If you want a less expensive cage that is almost as light, check out the Bontrager Side Load recycled water bottle cage. They’re inexpensive compared to many high-volume water bottle holders and reliable enough to use for years.

Some of the links in this article may be affiliate links, which means we may receive a small percentage of any purchase you make at no additional cost to you.The Birzman BottleCleat is a mechanical system – the bottle slots into a raised node on the base and then swivels round to engage into a plastic clip on the side. We think this is a great cage for any kind of cycling where a lightweight bottle cage is a priority. We’ve used these bottle cages for years for everything from carrying a coffee tumbler to 48-ounce Nalgene bottles while bikepacking. Like you’d do with your shoes that come with a BOA dial, if you were looking to change the water bottle by simply pulling on the dial. Fidlock: I’m sure I’ve banged on about Fidlock enough towards the beginning of this guide, but a simple magnetic system that bolts to your frame and allows for your bottle to be clipped in and out easily makes this not just one of the most secure bottle cages but also one of the easiest to access.