These cages look super and they really do hold the bottles very tight. Much better cage than my old Zipp cages that broke when I hit a hard bump and the Zipps cost more.
Light. Sturdy. Hold my Polar insulated bottles just right...tight enough not to come out when you want them to stay in (pot holes, etc.) and loose enough to come out easily when thirsty. Plus they look sharp.
Nicely made, nice finish. They hold the bottle very well. I can see these lasting a long time. Not the lightest, but stronger than any aluminum or plastic cage I've used so far. Five stars.
I no longer use carbon cages because they get all scuffed up inside and look shabby without a bottle in them and then scrape up your bottles as well. For this reason, I moved on to King Titanium. BUT . . . if you must have carbon, I do understand. This is the best of the many I've tried. Rock solid grip, but easy in and out. Very sturdy. Perhaps not as stylish as some, but I think the more beautiful ones break more easily. The Arundel Mandible is good as well if you want something a bit more svelte.