While I would love to try the titanium version, I’m cheap (frugal is the polite word) and settled for the steel version. The main selling point to the cage, other than the beautiful finish, US manufacture, and relatively low mass (I’m not a weight weenie, but won’t complain about a reduction in mass), is the adjustability afforded by the multiple mount points to the cage.
My hope was to use this feature inside the frame triangle on the downtube to allow for space to fit a bottle cage and a frame bag (large size Revelate Design Tangle in a 61cm frame). Alas, still not enough space to accommodate big bottles and the bag, so I swapped it out with the cheap plastic, MSW PC-150 cage that had flexible mounting options (also too limited to help with frame bag, thus relegated to bottom of downtube), but lasted only a few months before the plastic snapped apart, sending a bottle bouncing off under my rear wheel.
That tangent finished, installing this cage on he bottom of the downtube was simple, of course. For several months it has held up well to daily use with a fully filled 20oz bottle, with no loss of bottle thanks to a good, tight grasp of the bottle. If it gets bent, I can easily push it back into alignment thanks to the steel construction. If I experience any issues with the welds as some have, I will update my review.
My solution to fitting the bottle to the frame and bag combination listed above was to purchase another Wolf Tooth part, the B-Rad two slot base, which is a simple bar with slots and holes that let one shift things around a bit more.
The cage is a solid bit of gear and highly recommended.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6 x 3.25 x 3 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.06 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 5 x 4 inches |
| Brand Name | Wolf Tooth Components |
| Color | Stainless |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Manufacturer | Wolf Tooth Components |
| Part Number | MORSE-SST |
