XLAB 38-Gram Gorilla Carbon Cage

After 3 cheaper bottle cages broke from the harsh impacts seen by a behind-the-saddle bottle carrier, I finally splurged on the X-Labs Gorilla cage. It’s worth it. * Grip strength is strong, so no need to try to re-shape the cage to hold tighter * Grip strength is not excessively strong, I can still muscle a bottle out of the cage while pedaling * Carbon design makes it likely immune from the kind of fatigue failures that aluminum cages have * The grip is spread out over a large area of the bottle, unlike many cages that only grab the bottle in one location. This makes the grip more secure and less likely to change based on a bump or bending * Fits very well the Zefal Magnum 33oz bottle * Made in America!

These are great cages for riding and racing on gravel. I absolutely do not have to worry about losing bottles when riding down fast washboard gravel. I use the Zefal Magnum bottles (33 oz) and they hold like a charm. During races, when other folks are losing bottles and hydration, I can keep the hammer down and go.

I bought these cages in conjunction with the XLab Carbon Fiber Wing. These were easy to mount and are very rugged. I have no problem getting my bottles in or out of the cages and they hold my big 24oz bottles just fine without them coming loose. They are extremely light and yet durable. I was hesitant to spend the money for carbon fiber, but now glad that I did. The red is awesome as I have red accents on my bicycle (SRAM Red) and they match well. My only con for the cages are that after putting bottle in and out the inside tends to scratch or rub the resin from the finish. This makes the inside look a little more white than normal, but since I can't notice it with the bottle in the rack, I'm not going to take a star away. Maybe it's the plastic from my water bottles rubbing off. Either way, it doesn't bother me, yet I wanted to mention it for the sake of a complete review. Stay hydrated!

Cage is a little pricey but exceeded expectations! Appearance, detail of cage is perfect. Grip pressure is just right, tight enough to not worry about launching a bottle on a rough patch of road but easy to get bottle in and out. Highly recommend the cage inspite of the price.

I second a prior reviewer who warns that Camelbak Podium bottles don't have an indentation at the correct height and will fly out of these cages. However, other 24-26 ounce bottles are held very securely and I have excellent success with this system.

Its a bottle cage. Lite and looks really good. 4 stars because I think its over priced. There are cheaper options out there that are just as good.

These are strong cages that will help you not launch bottles!

Love the x-lab products. Have the sidekick for my frame cage, and since I bought the carbon sonic rear, I figured I complete the set up and get the gorilla cage for the rear. Hold the bottles in place when gong over bumps and tough roads. It'll have to be a big speed bump to dislodge the bottle. For a few bucks more worth it to complete the setup.

Works well and Looks great on the bike!

Great product but quite pricey