Elite Fly Team 750ml vs SKS Topcage
Comparison 2026 — Water Bottles
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Elite Fly Team 750ml edges out the SKS Topcage with an overall score of 76/100 against 72/100. It scores particularly well on insulation (45/100) and fit (92/100), making it the better all-round pick in Water Bottles.
The SKS Topcage remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €8.00 versus €8.00.
Insulation winner
SKS Topcage
5% higher than its rival
Value winner
SKS Topcage
2% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Elite Fly Team 750ml | SKS Topcage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €8.00 | €8.00 |
| Rating | ★4.5 (2,400) | ★4.4 (2,100) |
| Overall | 76/100+6% | 72/100 |
| Bottle | ||
| Volume | 750 ml | — |
| Material | Ultra-thin LDPE | — |
| Insulation | Geen | — |
| Weight | 54 g | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Diameter | 74 mm | — |
| Dishwasher | Ja | — |
| Mounting | — | Standaard 64 mm bidonbouten |
| Cage | ||
| Diameter | — | 74 mm vast |
| Material | — | Polyamide |
| Weight | — | 38 g |
Pros and cons
Elite Fly Team 750ml
Pros
- Just 54 g — half a Tacx Shiva's weight
- Ultra-soft plastic makes squeezing very easy
- Used by WorldTour teams (Movistar, Astana)
- Fits any standard race cage
Cons
- Ultra-thin plastic dents faster in a crash
- Plastic taste noticeable in the first weeks
SKS Topcage
Pros
- Just 38 g — competes with carbon cages
- Polyamide flexes instead of breaking in a crash
- Fits all standard 74 mm bottles
- German SKS brand with long reputation
Cons
- Not adjustable — only fits 74 mm bottles
- Glossy finish scratches with frequent bottle swaps