Analysis, inspiration and innovation are the key words behind the development of the Tao, the Tacx superlight streamlined bottle cage. The shape of the bike and its technical components inspired the designers.

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Bottle scratching?

One reviewer mentioned that these cages scratch up your bottles. I would like to know if anyone else has had a similar experience, or have found them okay?

asked 2 years, 9 months ago

Dangerous

on Tao Ultralight Bottle Cage

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

non of my bottles have ever been scracthed and i go over some pretty rough terrain up here in north wales

Country: United Kingdom

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

brynginge

- caernarfon

answer 2

Not experienced that myself. Very happy with mine.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

Headley

answer 3

In my case the cage had not scratched the bottles and the roads here in australia are not that good.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

ryanando

answer 4

They did not scatch up my camelbak podium bottles in the 3 months I used them.

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answered 1 year, 10 months ago

Mino

- Perth

answer 5

I've only had this particular cage for a few days. The edges are pretty sharp and I wouldn't be surprised if the bottle is scratched up. Anyway it's much cheaper than the carbon cage and the performance is high when you are biking..

Country: Denmark

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

JanTL

- Ebeltoft

answer 6

Has slightly scratched my bottle around bottom rim only. Hadn't noticed till I looked! Not a problem, and main part of bottle untouched.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

Pocopresto

- Worcestershire

answer 7

i have the cage and yes the bottles do become scratched however i think that this would happen with most cages that are metal

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

wavejumper

- stevenage

answer 8

I use the Tao cage with Tacx Source bottles. They are a bit scratched after 3/4 months use, but that's because the cages provide a really tight fit. You only notice the scratches if you get real close, and honestly, who cares if your $4 bottles are a bit scratched?

Country: Australia

answered 2 years ago

fdfsdfs

answer 9

I've used these cages for years. In my experience bottles eventually do scratch. I use SIS 750ml bottles, I have a couple that are about 3-years old and they are scratched. My newer but still well-used bottles are fine. I will still buy these cages though.

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answered 2 years, 2 months ago

Pierre

answer 10

I use 750ml and 1000ml bottles without any problems of bottle damage. A very light weight and functional piece of kit.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

BobC

- Staffordshire

answer 11

Perhaps as one reviewer says these are not the best for 1000ml and larger 800ml bottles.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

guru

- hampshire.uk

Question

What size bottles

can the Tacx Tao Ultralight Bottle Cage take?

Country: United Kingdom

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asked 2 years ago

kieronm

- london

on Tao Ultralight Bottle Cage

11 answers

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answer 1

I'm using both 500 and 700ml bottles without any problem.

Country: United Kingdom

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

withnails

- Woking

answer 2

I have an 800ml bottle in one and a 500 ml bottle in the other.....the Sports science ones

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

croasdale01

answer 3

takes all sport bottles

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

calverdinho

- Great Yarmouth

answer 4

the cage can take any size bottles up to 750 ml, and takes a 1L bottles but its a bit of a squeeze

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

ryanando

answer 5

Hi.
Have only tried 0.5 and 0.75 litres and they fit perfectly.

Country: Denmark

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

JanTL

- Ebeltoft

answer 6

The diameter of the cage is roughly 75mm by my measurements which is about the standard diameter of a 600ml sports bottle. Length is only limited by the length of your bike frame

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

Rhymenocerous

- Brisbane

answer 7

I got a Tacx bottle, which fits perfectly. Tricky to measure it as it tapers at the bottom, but bottle is just over 7 cm in diameter.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

Pocopresto

- Worcestershire

answer 8

the cage is a standard diameter, if in doubt Tacx do their own range of bottles...

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

wavejumper

- stevenage

answer 9

Ive got 750 ml & 620 ml and they fit fine. what u need to becareful with is your frame size cuz the cage dont normally have issue with it. most people dont realise that their frame is not tall enough for the bigger bottle...

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

j2hdwd

answer 10

I carry a 750ltr Camelbak bottle

answered 2 years ago

gjcknocker

- Up North

answer 11

Sports bottles are pretty generic in size - Generally I would say any bottle made for a bike cage will do the trick.. But I have a Camelback 750ml which came with a waist belt for running and that is a very snug fit making it a bit of a danger to grab a drink when hurtling down a hill for example... I also tried a Sigg bottle but there was too much space around the outside so risked rattling around. I therefore opted to buy a new Bontrager bottle from a local bike shop and it fits perfectly.

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answered 2 years ago

LadyStar

Question

What about mounting screws?

Are they included in the package too, or do I need to buy it separately?

Country: United Kingdom

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asked 1 year, 9 months ago

dewet

- London

on Tao Ultralight Bottle Cage

11 answers

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answer 1

yep screws in the package.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Barney2781

- Portsmouth, England

answer 2

They're included in the package

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

skinsey

- Macclesfield

answer 3

Screws are included.
Comes mounted to a bit of blue curved plastic mimicking a bike frame

Country: Australia

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answered 1 year, 8 months ago

LeSyp

- Melbourne

answer 4

There are 2 normal mounting screws in the package as needed. And they seem to be in a good quality.

Country: Denmark

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Blomqvist

- Copenhagen

answer 5

Mounting screws are provided when you buy this product - so no need to worry

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

WheelyPleased

- Stourbridge

answer 6

They are included, although I opted to use the ones already attached on my bike frame.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

randomcommuter

answer 7

They are included.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

SpaceBoy

- South Wales

answer 8

two bolts included

Country: Spain

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answered 1 year, 9 months ago

globeror

- Avila, Spain

answer 9

Two bolts were included with mine

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

spikeymikey1

answer 10

The mounting screws are in the package.

Country: Australia

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

madmenman

- Adelaide

answer 11

This item does come with mounting screws included.

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answered 1 year, 9 months ago

WiggleDamian

Question

Suitable for mountain biking?

All references I've seen for this bottle are related to road bikes. Has anyone used them for mountain biking? I'm wondering they'll grip the bottle tight enough on rough trails.

Country: Australia

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asked 1 year, 6 months ago

rearviewmirror

- Melbourne

on Tao Ultralight Bottle Cage

11 answers

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answer 1

I do not think it would hold the bottle while driving in the rough terrain.

answered 11 months ago

Elukka

- Helsinki

answer 2

I use mine on a road bike, but would be happy with it on a mountain bike, grips the bottle well.

answered 11 months ago

thecabbage

answer 3

I have it on my MTB and have no problems with bottles coming out. It's a very tight fit with the gottle.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

LeighOZ

answer 4

They are also perfect for Mountain biking - even over the roughest of terrain.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

Adamo

answer 5

I wouldn't. It doesn't hold the bottle very snugly.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

Greenlake

answer 6

I've put them on my road bike instead of my mountain bike as they don't really work by compression but by friction. And because the front doesn't come as high up the bottle, especially on a 750ml bottle.

I use the TACX Alure on my mountain bike as it feels more secure for off road use.

Country: United Kingdom

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

Stubbo66

- Southampton

answer 7

Better than any other holder

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

justjeff

- Manly NSW

answer 8

I use it on a road bike but it is a much firmer hold than most bottle cage. I think it would be good off road too

Country: Australia

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

Mistralrider

- Melbourne

answer 9

I've got a camelback bottle and it grips it plenty tight - you'd probably have to jump off a cliff to dislodge it by accident.

Country: United Kingdom

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

Camposkull

- London

answer 10

in my experience ... no they wont hold the bottle. they are not the "grip" type of
cage - the bottle just rests in them.

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answered 1 year, 5 months ago

therevokid

- Bristol, UK

answer 11

There are several reviews available on the product page from Mountain Bikers who praise its rugged ability to withstand crashes and hold the bottle tight over the rough stuff so you should be fine.

"rugged (have crashed with it twice)" (Overstone)

"Holds bottles over the rough stuff, unlike some makes/models" (Devilbiking)

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

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