Is this the same cage used by World Tour teams?

Yes — the Elite Vico Carbon is the firm-grip cage of choice for multiple World Tour teams when the highest retention is needed. Teams such as those in the spring classics (cobbled stages, high vibration) have used Elite Vico Carbon specifically for its retention performance.

How does this compare to a standard alloy cage?

The Vico Carbon at 25g is significantly lighter than most alloy cages (typically 30–60g) with superior grip force and better vibration damping due to carbon's material properties. The trade-off is higher price and a firmer grip that requires more force to insert/remove the bottle.

Elite

Elite Bottle Cage Vico Carbon Mat - Red Graphic

Name: Elite Bottle Cage Vico Carbon Mat - Red Graphic
Brand: Elite
SKU: 0156151
Price: 2490.00 INR
Availability: InStock
Author: InstaSport Editorial

₹2490.00

Description

Vico Carbon is the choice of the best World Tour teams when it comes to firm bottle cages featuring great technical qualities. Excpetional grip, it works with any bike frame. All these features were possible by means of constant feedback from the best professional champions and our community of Elit