Which Cargo Cage?
Both cages are laser-cut from stainless steel, mount to standard 64 mm bottle cage bosses, and come with an adjustable foot and M5 hardware. The main difference is size. The XL carries about twice the load on a platform almost twice as tall.
Side by Side
Section titled “Side by Side”| Cargo Cage | XL Cargo Cage | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Bottles, small dry bags, tent poles | Large dry bags, oversized bottles, touring loads |
| Material | 3 mm stainless steel, tumbled satin finish | 3 mm stainless body, 5 mm foot; black powder coat or tumbled raw |
| Weight | 52 g (cage), 85 g (with foot) | 185 g (body), 88 g (foot) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 72 × 150 × 45 mm | 116 × 275 × 69 mm |
| Load capacity | 3 kg (6.6 lbs) | 6 kg (13.2 lbs) |
| Mounting | 64 mm spacing, 2- or 3-bolt | 64 mm spacing, 2-, 3-, or 4-bolt |
| In the box | 3 M5 bolts, 3 TPU spacers | 3 M5 button-head bolts, 3 spacers |
The Cargo Cage is the better fit if
Section titled “The Cargo Cage is the better fit if”- You’re carrying a bottle, a small dry bag, or tent poles.
- You want the lightest option, or you don’t have much clearance.
- Your fork or frame mounts are rated for lighter loads.
The XL Cargo Cage is the better fit if
Section titled “The XL Cargo Cage is the better fit if”- You’re carrying a large dry bag, a 1.5 L bottle, or bulky touring gear.
- Your fork or frame mounts are rated for heavier loads.
- You’d prefer a powder-coated surface against soft bags.
See the Cargo Cage and XL Cargo Cage pages for full specs and installation guides.