Fidlock Twist Bottle and Bike Base 600ml (TBL)

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So, would I recommend the Restrap Mag Bottle? Other than from a purely subjective aesthetic standpoint cageless water bottles can appear a solution to a problem that had seemed pretty well solved. The mount is attached to the bike frame with the screws provided. The bottle just needs to be brought close to the mount and the magnetic attraction pulls the bottle in. The mechanical mechansim then secures the bottle." Perhaps its closest direct competitor is Fabric’s Cageless Bottle. Eschewing magnets, this simple push-on/pull-off bottle relies on studs that fit the base of the bottle and attach above the frame bosses. The Restrap Mag Bottle is the neatest alternative to using a cage you can buy. It’s not dissimilar to the Vincero Design magnetic system, but is cheaper, more widely available, and crucially comes in a slightly larger 600ml size. The Restrap Mag Bottle comprises a separate mount and bottle. Bolted to the bicycle frame in place of the traditional cage is a base plate containing two studs housing powerful magnets.

Twin slot and hole mounts allow for extra adjustability when it comes to making multiple bottle cages work together. There’s a choice of two different cosmetic 3K carbon finishes and multiple colour swatch options on the glossy UD carbon versions.

Some manufacturers aim to fill a specific brief for bottles that fall outside of this range, offering specific over-sized cages.

With its twist to release mechanism the Mag Bottle won’t suffer the same fate, allowing you to load up your bike unhindered. and 450ml bottles feature an updated ergonomic design, easy-squeeze thanks to a softer material and a new high flow bottle cap with a self-sealing and leak-proof valve and optional dirt cover. The bottle itself comes in cool looking clear smoked plastic. Made of dishwasher safe polypropylene and 600ml in size, it’s pleasingly free of the chemical taste that can mar some bottles. Pros: Impressive bottle grip, lightweight, expanded entry angles, 9 colour options, sliding mount, tough In spite of the pricey system, this is one that I’d highly recommend as it works like a charm, especially if your bike is pushed for space.However the Mag Bottle is easy enough to use and robustly enough constructed to provide very few reasons to dislike it. As far as mountain biking is concerned, you’re going to want to use bottle cages that your water bottles don’t fly out of the minute you hit the rough stuff. Primarily a bag maker, Restrap is hoping you’ll jam one of its frame bags inside the main triangle of your bike. However, if you decide to do so you’ll suddenly find the exit trajectory of a standard water bottle boxed in.

Bottle cages come in carbon, plastic, fiber-reinforced resin and metal. There are pros and cons to each, however, the material will influence the price and weight. Carbon and titanium cages will cost a pretty penny, while plastic and resin cages are cheaper. Is lighter better? Bottle cages come in top load and side load versions, and what’s best for you will depend on your frame. If there is tons of room in your front triangle, a top load cage will work just fine. However, as most full-suspension frames possess tight clearances, a side load cage will make your bottles more accessible. However, you’ll only be able to access from one side. How we test the best MTB bottle cages If you’re fighting for space on your bike, Topeak Ninja Cage and Tubi 11 tool is one of the many practical solutions to help your case. The side-access design is minimalistic and allows for your multi tool to be bolted to the bottle cage. Ron Vogl Thanks you very much, you guys are a first class act. People are usually fascinated and I will definitely continue to sing your praises. You have a customer for life. Thanks again and best wishes. With an Arundel Mandible Carbon bottle cage, you might have to use 40% more force to get that bottle out, but you can rest assured as there’s no seismic force flinging your bottle out of the cage. You can still get it out when you need to though, with a firm but consistent release straight up or at a slightly sideways angle, and the open mouth makes it easy to relocate your bottle if you’ve got tight frame clearances to work with, you can always go for the option of a side-release cage.

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We’re cyclists as well as writers and when we aren’t riding bikes for work, we’re riding bikes in our free time too. We are as mad about everything bike-related as you are – maybe even more – and are here to give you our honest opinions and technical input. Side loading: This kind of bottle cage allows for easier access to your bottle, especially when you don’t have a lot of frame space. We all use our bikes in different ways and this will reflect on the key factors you should consider when choosing a bottle cage. Ideally, you want something lightweight, sturdy and that holds your bottle securely. Other considerations include how it works with the suspension system on your full-suss bike since some bikes have limited internal space. Buying the best bottle cage for mountain biking isn’t just a matter of getting something your water bottle can simply sit in and be easily accessible mid-ride, although those elements are undoubtedly important. It’s also about how secure it is, and the best mountain bike bottle cages combine all those elements.

When you want to extract the bottle you twist it out to the right. The design is such that no movement other than an exactly parallel twist will release it. H.M., TWIST bottle system I just got this Hermetic bag, and went camping last weekend where we crossed streams and it was great to have my iPhone safe and dry. This is a must have for beach, mtn biking, boating, camping etc.

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The twist and pull motion also prevents potentially painful encounters with the top tube and, for me at least, felt less exaggerated than Lezyne's likeable side-entry Flow.