I have different bottles and cages, and some combinations just don't work because they grip too tightly. I got these Arundel Sports to try out because I was having problems on one of my bikes with my new Bivo bottle, and always had issues with the original Camelbak Podium Chills designs as well. The Arundels work great with both Bivo and Camelbak, and also my Polar Ice bottles to boot. I've used them primarily indoors but also took them out since the weather was finally good, and they held the Podium Chills great while never being difficult to slide the bottles in or out.
I'm not sure what the comments complaining about the bolts rubbing bottles are about (maybe a different/older design?) but my cages have recessed bolt holes like in the product photos. As a bonus, there are 2 locations for the bolts. Generally you'd want to use the lower holes to maximize the height of the bottle you want to fit in the frame and still have easy access to it, but I found that for the seat tube I could actually mount the cage using the higher holes to decrease the amount of reach needed down to my bottles, while still having plenty of room.
Arundel sport cage works for polar 24oz insulated bottle on my 29er. Easy to slide bottle into cage
I literally bought two of these to in green simply to match the pedals on my new gravel bike, which is dark grey. Theyre lightweight, and hold water bottles, so thats perfect. Come in many colors.
My gripe is that they arent recessed around the bolt holes, so the bolt heads stick out, and will rub against your bottles. Not that big a deal, use wise, as bottles are plastic and fit in, but they do get scratched up. And if you were to use a rigid aluminum bottle, forget it. Seems like a simple to fix design flaw, on otherwise perfectly functional cages.
This cage has the same design as the Dave-O . I have a set of matte black carbon Dave-O cages on my Colnago Master X-Light. The plasticnylon version works exactly the same for a fraction of the cost. The nylon version weighs about the same as some stainless steel cages , however you don't have to bend them to accommodate your bottles. They hold the bottles nice and snug, but they withdraw easy when you need a drink. I've tried some of those carbon cages you can buy on ebay or Amazon and they don't hold the bottles securely and can be dangerous on rough roads if you lose a bottle. These cages come in different colors to match your bike (if that matters). These work well with the Polar or Camelbak bottles. You can't go wrong with these cages.
A good basic cage that holds the bottles just tight enough. Be aware however there is no indentation for the bolt head . You need bolts with a low profile head otherwise the bottle catches when being returned to the cage. Still I'm pleased with them.
Nothing fancy, but why should it be? It's a good solid cage at a good price.
I bought these for my gravel bike, with my most critical criteria being that they had to hold on to my bottles even on singletrack. I've been on some pretty rough stuff since getting them, and even full bottles have stayed snug and secure over everything I've ridden (including washboard, jumps and trails where I really should've taken my mountain bike instead of my gravel bike).
I prefer to have these on while on simple rides or on the trainer. I have a couple of carbon Arundels that I keep for races. Can use these for durability, everyday use, and would be less of an issue if damaged or exposed to the elements frequently.
good basic cage, fits well, good shape, cant go wrong for the price.
A nice price point.
I have the carbon version on 2 bikes, but for the money, the nylonplastic version is a good value. Bottles are very secure even on gravel roads. I've never had a bottle come out accidentally. Not much of a weight penalty for much less $ than the carbon version.
Mounted to fork of my daily commuter/ bikepacking rig! Holds the bottle well, nice and lightweight!
Light and durable. Nice aesthetic too
Had to return. White version looked cheap
