Retro Bicycle Bottle Cage in Handcrafted Stainless Steel with an Adjustable Spring Shape and No Tab

This retro bicycle bottle cage pairs a traditional French-inspired shape with practical bottle access. Its spring-like form grips the bottle securely while allowing regular one-handed insertion, making it a useful finishing touch for a bicycle with classic styling.

Handcrafted from a single length of 3 mm stainless steel rod and electro-polished, the cage can be spread for an oversized bottle or squeezed inward for a closer fit. The Type I design has no tab and is particularly suited to taller metal water bottles.

Features

• Spring-like shape holds the bottle securely during use.
• Regular one-handed bottle insertion keeps access straightforward.
• Spread or squeeze the cage to adjust its fit around your bottle.
• Traditional no-tab design is preferred for taller metal water bottles.
• Single-rod stainless steel construction is handmade and electro-polished.
• Retro styling draws on French bottle cage designs from the 1940s or early 1950s.

Specifications

• Product type: Bicycle bottle cage
• Design: Type I without a tab
• Material: Stainless steel
• Rod diameter: 3 mm
• Construction: Handcrafted from a single length of rod
• Finish: Electro-polished
• Bottle fit adjustment: Spread outward or squeeze inward
• Design inspiration: French designs from the 1940s or early 1950s

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I adjust this bicycle bottle cage to fit my bottle?

Spread the retro bottle cage outward for an oversized bottle, or squeeze it inward for a closer fit. Adjust the shape to suit the bottle you plan to use.

Is the no-tab design suitable for tall metal water bottles?

Yes. This Type I bottle cage has no tab, a traditional design preferred for taller metal water bottles. Its shape can also be squeezed inward to improve the fit around a metal bottle.

Can I insert a bottle with one hand?

Yes. This retro cage uses regular one-handed insertion, so the bottle goes in as it would with a conventional bottle cage.

What is the cage made from?

The cage is handmade from one continuous length of 3 mm stainless steel rod, then electro-polished.