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Review on ๐Ÿ  Arundel Looney Bin Cage BLK: Spacious and Stylish Habitat for Your Small Pet by Jason Lockwood

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Holds a Klean Kanteen Insulated 32oz

I've had this bottle cage for a year now and it's been about 150 hours of cycling (a quick look at Strava) so I'm feeling in good shape. Place to write a review now. First, my riding style is a mix of tarmac (75%) and light trails/gravel (25%), so there are certain bumps in the way. The main reason for buying this holder, like most of you, is the ability to hold a larger than normal water bottle (be it Nalgene, Gatorade or whatever) and I can confirm that it fits the size of a bottle . Klean Kanteen Classic Growler 32oz vacuum insulated (with Swing LokTM lid) in brushed stainless steel at maximum setting. I have attached an image for reference. Second, I was a little intimidated by the build quality and how it would hold up under the heavy load of a fully loaded 32 ounce insulated growler considering how "thin" the plastic looks. So far, everything has held up well on my various trips with a load, albeit on bumps. Of course, I wouldn't do full blown downhill racing or full-throttle hardcore cross-country racing, but maybe you're feeling happier or more confident than me. Also for reference, it accommodates a standard 22oz glass bomber bottle. My main water bottle is Camelbak Products Large Cold Water Bottle, Charcoal, 25oz and it also fits comfortably and is very sturdy despite being a bit taller than water bottles. The only minor complaint I have is that the dial is very tight. So if you find yourself having to resize often, I can see how your fingers can get tired. Luckily for my use, I only tweak it from time to time to fit a large Klean Kanteen so it's not too rough on my fingers. However, I'm wondering if the dial will loosen up over time with frequent adjustments (which can be both a positive and negative factor depending on your point of view)? All in all a great holder does what it is designed to do and gives us the ability to hold larger diameter bottles on our bikes. (edited for clarity)

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