Carbon Fibre Side Pull Kettle Rack for Mountain and Road Bicycles in Black

This side pull kettle rack provides a dedicated, secure mounting point for your water bottle on road, mountain, or fixed-gear bicycles. Its primary function is to offer convenient access to hydration during rides without adding significant weight or bulk to your bike's frame. The accessory is crafted entirely from Toray T700 carbon fibre, a material chosen for its favourable strength-to-weight characteristics, contributing to a streamlined and functional component. Available in a black finish with your choice of a reflective gloss or a subdued matte texture, it can complement various bike aesthetics.

Features and Construction

This bottle cage is defined by its specific dimensions and material build, designed for reliable performance and a clean look on your bicycle.

Material and Build

The rack is fabricated from Toray T700 carbon fibre, a specific grade known for its use in performance-oriented cycling components. This all-carbon construction results in a rigid structure that securely holds a bottle while minimising added weight. The design is a side-pull style, where the bottle is inserted and removed by pulling it laterally, which can offer a secure grip. The choice between a bright light (gloss) or extinction (matte) finish allows you to select a surface texture that best matches your bike's other components.

Size and Practical Fit

The accessory has a footprint of 145mm in length by 76mm in width. The critical mounting dimension is the 65mm centre-to-centre distance between the two screw holes, which must align with the bosses on your bicycle frame. It is engineered to hold standard cycling water bottles with an outer diameter ranging from 70mm to 74mm, ensuring a snug and stable fit for most common bottle sizes during rides over varied terrain.

Uses and Placement

This rack serves the fundamental purpose of carrying hydration on a bicycle, with compatibility across several riding disciplines.

Event or Professional Use

For road cycling, mountain biking, or fixed-gear riding, having easy access to fluids is essential. This cage mounts to standard bottle cage bosses on the bike's downtube or seat tube. Its lightweight carbon fibre construction is advantageous for riders looking to reduce component weight without sacrificing bottle security, whether during long training rides, competitive events, or technical trail sessions.

Everyday Home Use

For general fitness riding, commuting, or leisure cycles, this rack provides a reliable way to carry a water bottle. The simple mounting system means it can be fitted to a wide range of adult bicycles that have the requisite frame mounting points. The low-profile design keeps the bike's lines clean, and the black colourway offers broad compatibility with different bike colour schemes.

Benefits and Buying Value

The value of this product lies in its specified material, precise dimensions, and stated compatibility, offering a direct replacement or upgrade for a standard bottle cage.

Reuse and Low Maintenance

As a mechanical mounting accessory, it requires minimal maintenance beyond occasional checking of mounting bolt tightness. The carbon fibre material is resistant to corrosion, and the simple design has no moving parts to wear out, allowing for long-term use across different bicycles or bottle types that meet the diameter specification.

Why Choose This Product

This side pull kettle rack is a suitable choice if you require a lightweight, durable bottle cage with confirmed dimensions (145x76mm, 65mm hole spacing) for your bike frame and a 70-74mm diameter bottle. Its all-carbon fibre build differentiates it from common plastic or aluminium cages, potentially offering a weight saving and a distinct aesthetic. The option between gloss and matte black finishes provides a small degree of customisation to match your bike's finish.