Silca Ti cage - $70, really?!? - Page 3

AngryScientist · #31 10-09-2018, 03:56 PM

price aside,

i'll be interested in some real world feedback if these slip long term. the idea of two slots does not seem good to me. other cages with adjustability have employed one slot and one set of holes.

i dont care for the idea of two slots which rely on friction only to hold the cage in vertical position.

this method is, IMO, far superior, for an adjustable cage:

Dino Suegiù · #32 10-09-2018, 03:58 PM

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That is a valid point regarding holes versus slots, but regardless that particular MSW cage is incredibly ugly. Hideous.

AngryScientist · #33 10-09-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dino Suegiù

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That is a valid point regarding holes versus slots, but regardless that particular MSW cage is incredibly ugly. Hideous.

oh agreed on the hideous part, just illustrating the smarter mounting points on that one.

Avispa · #34 10-09-2018, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Clancy

Sorry, Silca makes some cool stuff no doubt but their advertising hype is often over the top and with their roll out of their new Ti cages, the BS machine has gone into warp drive.

I just can’t see where this thing is worth $70. Is one buying a truly innovative and improved product or perceived status and exclusivity?

Blackburn makes a killer cage that sells for $55. So is one paying 15% more for the name?

Sorry, I just don’t get it. But I also don’t get Rapha either. I find their advertising to be completely pretentious, but that’s a different rant.

Silca does make some very fine products so I won’t put them in the same league as Rapha, but their new cages are bumping up against them.

Forgive me, it’s been raining non stop here in The Texas Hill Country

Hey,

Match that to a Rapha $20 water bottle and you'd all set!!! LOL

Avispa · #35 10-09-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dino Suegiù

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That is a valid point regarding holes versus slots, but regardless that particular MSW cage is incredibly ugly. Hideous.

I was going to ask, is that cage for a Flintstones bike?

simonov · #36 10-09-2018, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dino Suegiù

I see, thank you. And now they make black too?

That is what I mean: Mandible are great, but they too are $130 for two pieces.

I'm pretty sure the black king cages are coated by other outfits and resold.

Butch · #37 10-09-2018, 04:46 PM

The Angryasian on Instagram (James Huang of Cycling Tips) is testing both the Silca and the King cages. It will be interesting to see what he has to say.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bohovu-h...-by=angryasian

I'm OG all the way and like others have had such great success with the dozen King cages I have, I'll never change. Friends use friends' products.

I saw the Silca at Sea Otter, looks nice, asked if it was made out of CWSR or annealed grade 9 tubing but the guys in the tent did not know. Ron knows what his is made from and where the tubes were made too...

charliedid · #38 10-09-2018, 04:51 PM

https://youtu.be/yVcM79U46z8

pdmtong · #39 10-09-2018, 04:53 PM

love the moots blasted king ti on my CR.
one note: camelback podium bottles do not bottom out in the cage.

Mikej · #40 10-09-2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by colker

He needs a camelback.

Camel backs are lame. No choice other than what you first put in, no cold water for over the head, 4-5 bottles a race is easy and out volumes a camel back.plus they are soo un-pro as the teens say these days-

colker · #41 10-09-2018, 06:48 PM

I will just say: money aside, the steel King cage is perfect. I like it better than ti for looks. Function is excellent. I have lost bottles on elite cages while bombing over cobblestones but the KIng steel holds them tight.

earlfoss · #42 10-09-2018, 06:53 PM

You spend 70 on $hiit you don't need every day just buy the bottle cage

rustychisel · #43 10-09-2018, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by johnniecakes

Most of my cages are the "2 for $20" variety from China via ebay. Several are 4 years old and hold the bottle nice and tight. My upper limit is $25 for a nice Tacx that matches the paint. It is just a bottle holder, it either holds it or doesn't.

lol. This is definitely NOT the right attitude.

Does it hold the bottle with a certain insouciance? A jaunty devil-may-care way which mocks the ruts in life's highway? Dare I say it, a certain epic-ness?

HenryA · #44 10-09-2018, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by earlfoss

You spend 70 on $hiit you don't need every day just buy the bottle cage

Post of the year.

Dino Suegiù · #45 10-10-2018, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by earlfoss

You spend 70 on $hiit you don't need every day just buy the bottle cage

Ha ha ha! Monday, one $70 cage, Tuesday another $70 cage, still leaves Wednesday-Sunday for all the other $70 $hiit!