The Mandible water bottle cage is strong, but light, and works better than anything else available.
Holding onto a bottle is pretty important in water bottle cage design and the Mandible does it well. How can anything so seemingly fragile be so strong, you ask? Because the shape of the arms allows for a smaller cross section, but provides 40% more bottle grabbing power than other cages; more strength, smaller package. It’s tough enough for any type of use, including mountain bike, triathlon style brackets, and cobble-esque road riding.
Even with the added strength, the Mandible is light by adding a foam core to the construction. Some lightweight cage designs cut out the center portion of the cage in the pursuit of saving a few grams. But when a bottle is inserted, the lower edge can catch on the lower mounting bolt, making an otherwise simple task frustrating. The Mandible’s seamless trough prevents this and allows the bottle to slide home without disruption.
• Weight: 29 grams
• Full carbon construction
• Approved for all riding types including mountain and cross
• Center trough keeps bolts from catching water bottle
• Foam core sheds weight
Brand: Arundel