Elite

The craftsmanship and finish are top-notch ' the carbon weave and Elite branding give it a premium look that complements any high-end bike setup. I've used it with both Elite and non-Elite bottles, and compatibility has been perfect so far.

What stands out most is how it blends performance and practicality: ultra-light without feeling fragile, aerodynamic without being overdesigned. After multiple rides and a few rough descents, there's no rattle or flex, which says a lot about its build quality.

Perfect water bottle. Cheap, easy to fill, and easy to squeeze water out

Purchased this as a gift and installed 2 on my daughter's brand new gravel bike.

We did some punchy/rough rides together and she never lost a bottle and they look great.

The side enter/exit is critical since she's 5' 3', so it's not a large frame triangle to navigate.

She loves these compared to her past cages on her prior gravel bike.

Full transparency, I'm partial to Elite cages: I have 2 on my ORBEA Orca OMX that have never failed.

I tend to have frames/colors that look best when paired with either fringy specific color cages or something chrome-y silver, and prefer stainless which tend to outlast the bike :-). I've previously used Arundel most of the time, which are outstanding quality, design, and while definitely pricier than plastic cages, comparably priced to carbon and a bit less expensive than titanium. The Elite Moreo compares nicely to the Arundel so comes down to personal taste in the design.

I've had no issues with how securely the cage grips bottles though. I am a roadie so I haven't encountered anything other than some rough bumps. One advantage of steel/titanium over carbon or plastic is that the arm is bendable, so I can loosen/tighten based on small differences in bottle size.

If you're really into details, note that most other stainless or titanium cages tend to be completely chrome-y finish, all the way down to the bolts. The Moreo is all stainless, stainless bolts, though there's a glossy black plastic plate/liner between the cage and the bolt heads. That was a factor I wanted, nicely complementing my bike's black frame.