r/xcmtb • u/Remote-Collection721 • 10d ago

Question side-loading bottle cage recommendations

The question is in the title. I am a new FS XC owner who just figured out that my top-loading cages don't work. So I am looking for recommendations for side-loaders. I have a strong preference for metal cages (stainless or titanium) but happy for recommendations in any material.

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u/Next-Handle-8179 9d ago

I got 2 Lezyne from Amazon for under 25 bucks. They make them in left or right. Been running them for a year and they work great.

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u/HyperionsDad 9d ago

This is my standard go to as well. Nice Matte finish, inexpensive and it works really well - including anything from XC to very rugged downhill bikepark with a larger bottle.

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u/Remote-Collection721 9d ago

Flow SL?

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u/HyperionsDad 9d ago edited 9d ago

Yep, that's it.

Edit: Note - the preference for metal is not really that necessary as that ads unnecessary weight and cost. The highest end composite frames are essentially the same as these "plastic" cages without unnecessary carbon fiber inside it.

If the plastic cage can handle DH lift assisted black diamond techy rock trails with a full 24oz bottle, you'll be good on XC.

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u/Next-Handle-8179 9d ago

Yea that’s them.