I tend to have frames/colors that look best when paired with either fringy specific color cages or something chrome-y silver, and prefer stainless which tend to outlast the bike :-). I've previously used Arundel most of the time, which are outstanding quality, design, and while definitely pricier than plastic cages, comparably priced to carbon and a bit less expensive than titanium. The Elite Moreo compares nicely to the Arundel so comes down to personal taste in the design.
I've had no issues with how securely the cage grips bottles though. I am a roadie so I haven't encountered anything other than some rough bumps. One advantage of steel/titanium over carbon or plastic is that the arm is bendable, so I can loosen/tighten based on small differences in bottle size.
If you're really into details, note that most other stainless or titanium cages tend to be completely chrome-y finish, all the way down to the bolts. The Moreo is all stainless, stainless bolts, though there's a glossy black plastic plate/liner between the cage and the bolt heads. That was a factor I wanted, nicely complementing my bike's black frame.
Elite makes the best cages and these are no exception. Beautifully machined with an almost polished nickel finish. I purchased these for a custom retro gravel build and they look stellar, plus they firmly hold the bottles on rough roads.
The side entry of the Moreo Inox makes it easy for me to grab and replace my 24oz Polar bottles.I ride a small frame Canyon Grizl 6 and the bottle cage bolts low on the down tube and seat tube.Using Wolf Tooth Rad-B mounts I moved the cages up.
I've run the plastic version of this cage for years on my trail bike and have loved it. Excited to run the stainless version for years to come on a new bike!
