Surely among the lightest out there? Anyone bought one yet?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=290137974828&rd=1&rd=1

No thanks, that'll snap if you look at it strangely! Certainly wouldn't bother on an MTB.

The Tune ones are just about ok, and a similar weight, but you have to use their/Tacx conical bottles, or they'll just fall out the bottom, which is a bit pants!

I'd rather add a few grams onto my bottle cage and know the bottle's gonna be there when I want it!

I don't think they would be selling items that snap...etc. If they did im sure the feedback would say so. That Tune one is a similar weight but looks an odd figure of 8. This one looks more Campagnolo record bottle cage style.

Being carbon fibre would take severe provocation for it to snap anyhow?

Certainly a fraction of the Tune price anyhow...etc.

No, I've seen a massive number of carbon bottle cages snap, usually the little tab at the bottom breaks off.

I'm not saying it'll happen straight away, hence good feedback, but I'm prepared to wager they're not up to MTB use.

Jam Jam - You certainly seem fond of drawing attention to items from eBay seller carbonissimo-cyclismo. It's not you by any chance is it?

And I'd second Nick's opinion on the use of carbon bottle cages for MTB use. If the bottle doesn't keep falling out of them on fast bumpy downhills then eventually the little tab will snap off. All mine have :(

It's steel cages only for me from now on.

I've got a Tacx Tao Carbon, which whilst being stupidly expensive (luckily, I didn't pay anything near retail!), it seems to hold bottles perfectly, never lost one, and it's showing no signs of breaking.

The Campag Record was the first carbon cage I was aware of, 12g, £75, and very prone to snapping, great!

Derek, well I bought some QR and they were great, I was surprised that no one had any experience with them. Its not about drawing attention, its about making sure I don't buy a product that fails on me, could prove to be fatal! Bike candy is no joke if you end up in hospital with a broken arm.

The bottle holder I see seems to be modelled on the Campagnolo Record offering which is widely regarded as the best out there. My cousin has the Campag Record cage on a Scott frame and it does look the business too. Just so damn pricey though.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/catalog/medium/05c1.jpg

Carbon bottle cage: 9g
Full water bottle: 1,500g
Usefulness of carbon bottle cage: 0

Eww, they look nasty and fragile. Another vote for the Tacx Tao cages here.

"Its not about drawing attention, its about making sure I don't buy a product that fails on me, could prove to be fatal! Bike candy is no joke if you end up in hospital with a broken arm."

STOP PRESS, cyclist in hospital after bottle cage fails!

Mike Spence, I was referring to the QR and not the bottle cage. Wow your sooo funny! NOT!

You should choose you're (sic) words more carefully then.

Being an ultra weenie I just carry my bottle in my pocket. Saves at least 9g.

Being an ultra ultra weight weenie I always sneeze before I ride saving at least 4g

**makes notes**

-carry bottle in pocket
-sneeze more

cheers guys, any more weight weenie tips!? :-)

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Is this site related to Dave Hinde? The lying sod is advertising this as "Carbon Fibre Fiber Quick Release BACK Dura Ace XTR".

cheers guys, any more weight weenie tips!? :-)

Wear a thong or go commando, remember to wipe well it saves weight and is hygenic to boot. Also there is nothing in the rules about actually being clothed.

I'd be concerned if anyone was wearing anything under padded shorts anyway?!

Nick, thought about removing your front wheel and just riding on the back all the time, save at least 600 grams I would have thought.