Elite Leggero Carbon Fibre

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The granting of a best price is not combinable with other promotions (e.g. "free articles) from Bike-Discount. 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. 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. Carbon cages with poor design and/or finish may scratch the water bottle with their rough edges. 5. Non-suitable For Beater Bikes 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.

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways: 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 design is pretty straightforward, with a structure that wraps around the bottle at its side and front. The rear of the cage features a little ‘shelf’ at the base which the bottle rests on while at the top there’s an angled tab of sorts that provides additional grip. It results in a snug fit with the bottle, seemingly, held very securely indeed.

Condensed answer: Carbon water bottle cages have their benefits, but they’re more of a luxury than a necessity because the component has a low impact on performance. What Are The Benefits Of a Carbon Water Bottle Cage? 1. Lightweight By using an innovative carbon injection process and moving production closer to home, Elite can now offer a Leggero that is 100% made in Italy at a highly competitive price

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. We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:With the right design, a cage made of aluminum or even steel can become lighter than poorly engineered carbon models. What’s Wrong With Using An Aluminum Cage on a Carbon Bike? But even if those grams were essential, you can easily lose them by skipping a meal or keeping your water bottle only 90% full. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. The weight savings that a carbon water bottle cage offers are too minuscule to make a difference. An average and even an experienced cyclist will not be hindered if their water bottle cage is 60 grams instead of 30 grams.

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.

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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. 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 Although the retention system is mainly focused around the bottom end of the cage, it's easy to get an Elite bottle in there and you're unlikely to 'miss' if you're not looking at what you're doing.

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 A second opinion is always better and for this you can simply visit the local bike shop near you and you can get advice on the type of bike you can buy and the different models you can choose from that suit your needs. Consider the fit firstThe material of a bottle cage is only one part of the equation. The design and the build quality are of great importance too. 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 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.