Hasn't dropped a bottle yet.

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Fit:

True to size

Works as it should

Randy T.

Does not do the one thing it supposed to

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I bought this to use on my maintain bike. This side load water bottle holder doesn’t securely hold a water bottle; it ejects it on big hits. I have this mounted on the bottom of my top tube, so perhaps it doesn’t work in this orientation.

Ronald S.

A must for my bike!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I recently got a Santa Cruz 5010 and my water bottle cages would not work due to frame design. I reached out to a Gearhead and they pointed me into the direction of this. They were not wrong. I will be using these cages on all mountain bikes from here on out! They hold tight on the local gnar and senders, and the best part is I can get my bottle in and out when I need it.

Joel Hauschild

Perfect for your MTB

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I got this to put on the downtube of my new MTB. Fits perfectly and allows to me carry a bottle and not have to wear a pack. I haven't had a bottle fall out as this cage really hangs onto it. Worth the extra money for sure.

Neal Forbes

Solid Cage

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I only have initial impressions but it does what it's intended to. Holds most size bottles really well and looks great while doing it.

Matt Conn

Side load 'em if you got 'em

If you need a side loader, want lightweight and are OK with carbon these do the trick. Many compact geometry frames can benefit from side loaders. The finish surprised me. I got the "oil slick" described as glossy on the mfgr's website...and they are glossy, kinda, but not all over. They're glossy on the inside and a kind of hybrid gloss/ matt on the outside.I don't really care anymore, you'll forget about it too after they're installed. But I wasn't satisfied when I first got them. Now I hardly notice. How do they work? They work fine.

DANNYJEFF B.

Impressive Retention

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Once I upgraded to a piggyback shock on my MTB, the side loader was a must. I was skeptical about retention when ordering but I've been using this cage racing enduro through the chunkiest, gnarliest, terrain you can imagine and sure enough, there my bottle sits for a cold sip at the bottom of the stage. Pulling the bottle is easy but returning takes a little practice since the cage holds the bottle so tight. If you've got a special bottle like I do, you can trust this cage to hold on to it forever.

Derrick Smith

Low Profile

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

If you're running a bigger shock and are limited on space this is a great option. This was the only cage I found that would accommodate a water bottle for the HD4.

Matt Dombrowski

Put your bottle in it

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Solid lightweight cage. It works well on my mountain bike, where the shock prevents me from using a traditional style bottle cage. It's very well made and can definitely take a beating.

Jacob Popek

What is the dimension (mm) between the points in the attached image? My frame is a tight fit and I am looking for a sideloader cage that can be mounted low.

lnbnatera

Expensive but so worth it

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Great for smaller frames or if you are running a frame bag. Holds bottles securely over the roughest terrain makes these cages worth every penny.

Steve Cook

Excellent Cage

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Very little to add to the other reviews. This cage is the business for full-suspension mountain bike frames. it weighs very little, and is strong and durable. Pull the bottle out sidways and throw it back in any way you please. the Sideloader will grab the bottle and hold it tight.

Mike Nelson

easy access

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Arundel cages are my first choice in carbon cages. They will allows hold your bottle with the grip of King Kong and they look great also. The Sideloader and Othersideloaders are perfect for small frames or easy access on the mountain bike. I would not pick another carbon cage for any of my builds.

Brett Cole

Will this fit the larger diameter Podium Chill bottles? http://www.competitivecyclist.com/camelbak-podium-chilljacket-insulated-water-bottle-21oz

Scott L.

Stylish and Functional

Carbon fiber construction means this versatile cage is lightweight and stylish. My wife prefers to use her left hand to grab her bottle so she uses the Sideloader on top of the downtube. Her size small frame and suspension linkage would make most bottle cages feel cramped. Not so with the Sideloader. The bottle is easy to grab when she needs a drink and holds securely when she doesn't.

Aaron Bender

I have a 48 frame, and the camelback valves are now to big fit onto the seat post cage. I own a side loader cage already but need the cage to sit lower on the seat post. Will this cage do the trick?

Liz C.

All hail to the sideloader

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

The side loading cage is really awesome--so glad I came across it when I was looking at fitting my new bike. The reviews on this one were really encouraging so gave it a go and am really pleased I did. It just makes getting to that water bottle so much easier as well as returning it. I think you might also be able to fit in a larger water bottle with the side entry. Liked it so much that I got a sideloader for down tube.

David C.

Does what it says

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Very good bottle cage easy in and out not the lightest cage but close. Much easier to get bottles in and out than standard cages great for smaller frames and odd shaped mountain bikes

Tommy Yuhas

it's all the cage

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

First bottle cage I’ve used in 10+ years. Aesthetically, it disappears into my HD3’s frame, and is super accessible while on the move.

johngchrist

Fantastic Bottle Cage

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Purchased both the left and right handed cages for my bike. I've had trouble in the past fitting bottles on my bike because the frame is just so small, but with these cages not only can I fit two bottles on, but I can fit two normal size bottles with zero issues. Would highly recommend this product. Great quality and a good value.

STK