nikinik - Reviewing 10 AliExpress Bottle Cages From Least to Most Expensive

The reviewer discusses an insanely light carbon bottle cage that weighs 6.8 grams, coming in at under 10 grams with titanium screws. They highlight its specific purpose for building the lightest possible road bike, praising its great build quality and grip on bottles without sacrificing usability. However, they note its fragility, having broken one when the bike was shouldered without a bottle inside. The reviewer acknowledges its high price but considers it justified for weight-conscious builders.

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The reviewer discusses two titanium bottle cages in the video, with the Ultralight Titanium Bicycle Water Bottle Cage being one of them. The first titanium cage (not explicitly named as 'Ultralight') is criticized for poor quality welds, terrible screws that rounded off immediately, and a bad fit for bottles. The second titanium cage, which appears to be the Ultralight version, is praised for its superior quality, sturdy feel, smooth seams, and excellent bottle fit. The reviewer highlights this as their favorite bottle cage from AliExpress, noting its durability and resistance to corrosion.

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The HUALONG Carbon Side Load Bicycle Water Bottle Cage is discussed as a side-loading option that positively surprised the reviewer. They mention it is quite astonishing, with a nice fit for bottles, a sturdy and high-quality feel, and an attractive appearance with a little blue logo on the edge. It comes with black stainless steel screws and a little tool for installation. The reviewer notes it is almost half the weight of the center-loading version from the same brand, weighing only 21g, which justifies its higher price. However, it is almost twice the price of the center-loading version, costing €12.43. The reviewer recommends it for specific needs like bike packing bags under the top tube.

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The HUALONG Bike Water Bottle Holder Plastic Carbon Fiber Water Bottle Cage Road Bikes Mountain Bicycle Water Bottl Drink Cup Holder is not mentioned in this video.

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The reviewer discusses the ZTTO W316 MTB Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Water Bottle Cage as part of their review of 10 different bottle cages. They describe it as the 'better brother' of the Ride Race bottle cage, noting its aluminum construction and improved manufacturing quality. The reviewer highlights its reasonable price point, good fit for bottles, and overall decent quality for an inexpensive option. They mention it feels sturdy and well-made compared to cheaper alternatives, though it is heavier than some other options.

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The reviewer discusses the N2 Water Bottle Holder Nylon Cage as the fourth bottle cage in their review. They note that it is a nylon bottle cage, which is a step up from the previous cheaper options. The reviewer mentions that it is quite inexpensive at €39 and praises the quality of the material, which is much better than the previous bottle cages. They highlight that the fit of the bottles is quite great, with some inherent wobble due to the nylon material, but it is not too stretchy. The reviewer also notes that it is lightweight at 22g, even lighter than some of the current options. They recommend it for those who have a cheap city bike or a cheap bike build and do not want to splurge too much on bottle cages.

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The reviewer discusses the RIDERACE Lightweight Bike Bottle Holder Aluminium Alloy Bicycle Water Bottle Cage as the third cheapest option in their review. They note that it is an aluminum bottle cage with a price of €2.83. The reviewer mentions that the quality of the finish is quite bad, with rough edges and chipping paint. They also highlight that the fit of the bottles is horrendous, with the cage being way too small for standard bottles, causing too much friction. Despite being lightweight at 21g, the reviewer concludes that the bottle cage is not recommended due to its poor quality and fit.

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The reviewer discusses the WEST BIKING Bottle Holder as the second bottle cage in their review. They note that it is a plastic bottle cage and mention that it did not come with bolts, which they found unusual. The reviewer states that the material feels extremely cheap, like some of the cheapest plastic available for manufacturing such items. They acknowledge that the fit of the bottles was quite okay, but overall, they criticize the quality and feel of the product, despite its low price of €2.47.

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The Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Bottle Holder Cycling Bicycle Drink Water Bottle Rack Holder Mount for Mountain Folding Bike Cage is not mentioned in this video.

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The reviewer discusses the ODI Ultralight 18g Bicycle Water Bottle Cage Titanium Alloy MTB Road Bike Water Bottle Holder Durable Mountain Cycling Cup Rack as one of the bottle cages in the review. They mention that it is a titanium bottle cage with a darker tone of titanium, but express disappointment with its quality. The welds are described as bubbly and not smooth, and the screws provided are criticized as being the worst they have ever seen, with one rounding off immediately during installation. The fit of the bottles is also not great, working only barely with normal plastic bottles and not fitting at all with insulated bottles. Despite the high price of €9.66, the reviewer does not recommend this bottle cage.

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