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Review on 🦍 Enhanced Black Carbon Cage - XLAB Gorilla XT by Bradley Wacks

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great product but overpriced.

Xlab Rear Hydraulics won first place in the 2013 Kona Iron Man Championship. At my last triathlon I noticed all the riders with this system and bought it! I love it! I have an Xlab Superwing, 2 Xlab Gorilla XT Carbon cages, 2 Xlab One shot bottles and an Xlab Kona bag. Pros: 1) This rear system fits the back of my saddle perfectly. 2) The cages do not interfere with my aero position or my aero bike frame. 3) Cells securely hold XLab flasks. 4) The cages can have multiple positions for the rider to easily reach the bottles. 4) Very light and strong cages. Cons: overpriced. The prices for xlab products are similar to prices in furniture stores. The wing was $100, two cages were $120, two bottles were $20, and the xlab Kona Bag was $30. Total cost: $270. As with furniture prices, I suspect a premium of around 700%. It's worth it, but the sticker shock is bad.

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