Elite Leggero Carbon Fibre

Product Information

It’s a sleek shape that will be familiar to those who have used its Custom Race Plus cages. The difference here though, other than the material, is the Vico’s internal ridges - two on either side. Not mentioned in the product description, I assume they’re there to aid smooth insertion and removal of the bottle. However, a securely held bottle has to be removed. I’m someone who likes to sip little and often on my rides. I found that I needed to give the bottle a pretty firm tug to remove it. It wasn’t a significant issue but I did find I needed to slow down and focus on the task at hand. The major shortcoming of carbon cages is the price tag. Some models cost more than USD 50. For the same amount of money, you can easily buy multiple cages made of another material. The material of a bottle cage is only one part of the equation. The design and the build quality are of great importance too.

The internet is flooded with information on different types of bikes along with detailed information regarding its parts and how they function. Do spend some time gaining knowledge about bike parts so that you understand the difference between different models, brands and frame materials etc. Typically, bottle cages are best positioned inside the main frame of the bike, on the down-tube or on the seat-tube – or both!

Features

The Leggero's injection-moulded carbon is considerably stronger than the fibreglass infused resin used on our standad cages, allowing Elite to trim excess material, the result is a final weight roughly half that the equivilent resin version

The entry-level models are hovering around 30-35 grams whereas the mid and high-range versions drop below 20 grams. Before you start shopping for your bike, consider the amount of money you can invest to accomplish your cycling goals. Then irrespective of the budget you have planned for, spare around two thirds of your budget to your bike. The remaining budget is for the accessories. Despite of the price range, you would need basic accessories like a pump, a helmet, bottle cages and a water bottle. Gather information At only 17 grams (+/- 10%) this is one of the lightest production cages available and unlike, much of the superlight competition, does not require the use of special shaped bottles It is always better to take test rides/bike fittings by putting on the same shoes, apparel which you normally prefer for rides. There can be difference in fit when you are wearing a pair of jeans than when you are in cycling shorts. features Carbon cages, on the other hand, shouldn’t be re-bent because the material can be damaged irreversibly. 3. Sudden FailureWe will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. The standard spacing for bottle cages mounts is 64mm / 2.5in and this applies to the overwhelming majority of bikes and bottle cages. You can be 99.9% certain that any bottle cage you buy will fit your bike. But as ever with these things, we can’t absolutely guarantee that there isn’t one brand of bikes or bottle cages doing things differently. Where should I put my bottle cage on my bike? Before you start hunting for a new bike, make sure you spend some doing research to avoid problems in future. You need plan right and buy right so do not rush into hasty decisions. Budget a little more Although it is advisable that you take advice from experts and your friends, but after you consult the experts or friends, the final decision is up to you. Once you decide do not underestimate your gut feelings. Just believe in yourself and think about what you need and the salesman in the shop is there to guide based on your cycling requirements. Perhaps the simplest way of carrying more bottles is buying a cage such as Topeak’s Ninja Cage, which can be strapped to your bike with a set of zip ties.

For most of you reading this, the most important function of a bottle cage is that it holds your bottles securely, without making it too hard to actually release them. I tested the Elite Vico Carbon cage with a number of bottles, and with Elite's own it's brilliant. Other bottles can be a bit of a squeeze, though. If you have an expensive carbon bike, an ordinary aluminum or steel cage could be seen as an improper stylistic fit, and a way to spoil a luxurious product. Carbon frames are supposed to be an upgrade over aluminum. Putting an aluminum cage on one is seen as poor attention to detail and a way to spoil the lines of the bike.

The percentage difference between the two is large, but the weight isn’t substantial enough to harm one’s performance. Your selection entirely depends on how long, how hard and the location where you are going to ride. Spare some time We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons: The role of a bottle cage is a simple one. But at the heart of its job description lies a balance. How do you both hold a bottle securely yet allow it to be removed easily while on the move, often at speed? The Vico chooses to place greater emphasis on bottle retention and did this with great success. The bottle didn’t move a fraction even when riding on very poor quality road surfaces and there were no annoying rattles or vibrations. The trade off was that the Vico doesn’t relinquish its firm grip without a bit of gentle persuasion. However, it didn’t cause any real difficulties once I had got used to it. All in all, it’s a cage that would be a worthy addition to any road or gravel bike. Specs

Elite's own bottles push in with a reassuring clunk as the shape of the bottle fits in perfectly to the shaped cage, and once in there, it's definitely not moving. When you want to release the bottle, it's a little firm but easy enough; a consequence of the fact that it holds your bottles so well. If you want your bicycle to be a “stealthy beater” (deterring thieves with its cheap look), a shiny carbon cage wouldn’t fit the project.

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The average weight of carbon cages is 23.8 grams. They’re lighter than all other cages and cheaper than some titan models too. The Leggero is Elite's ultimate bottle cage, using only the best materials and designs to make it stand head and shoulders above the rest. But even if those grams were essential, you can easily lose them by skipping a meal or keeping your water bottle only 90% full. The granting of a best price is not combinable with other promotions (e.g. "free articles) from Bike-Discount. Reassuringly though the Vico cage still gripped the narrower bottle just as firmly. Again, over varied terrain I sensed no sign of movement. I heard no rattles. And it remained so on all subsequent rides. Value