Zipp SL Speed and Alumina water bottle cages introduced

Zipp SL Speed and Alumina water bottle cages introduced

Light bottle cages flex for easy access in compact frames

Zipp's new SL Speed water bottle cage weighs just 18g

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Ben Delaney

Published: August 7, 2013 at 3:37 pm
Zipp's new SL Speed water bottle cage weighs just 18g - Courtesy
The Zipp Alumina water bottle cage weighs 27g - Courtesy
The arms on the Zipp SL Speed bottle cage pivot to allow for easier access on compact frames - Courtesy

Zipp has two new water bottle cages in its range – the 18g SL Speed and 27g Alumina. Both will be available this month, with the carbon SL Speed costing US$75/€68 and the aluminum Alumina going for US$35/€32 (UK prices TBC).

Aside from its feathery weight, the Zipp SL Speed is notable for its flexible design; the thin arms pivot for easier easier bottle access on compact frames. Zipp claims the design is still quite secure in retaining bottles over rough roads.

The arms on the zipp sl speed cage pivot to allow for easier access on compact frames: the arms on the zipp sl speed cage pivot to allow for easier access on compact frames - Courtesy

The Alumina cage shares a similar design but with a bit less flex. At 27g it's still quite light, and quite a bit more affordable than the SL Speed.

For more information on Zipp products see www.zipp.com.

Ben Delaney

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Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
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