SKS Topcage vs Elite Fly Team 750ml
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 | SKS Topcage | Elite Fly Team 750ml |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €8.00 | €8.00 |
| Rating | ★4.4 (2,100) | ★4.5 (2,400) |
| Overall | 72/100 | 76/100+6% |
| Cage | ||
| Diameter | 74 mm vast | — |
| Material | Polyamide | — |
| Weight | 38 g | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Mounting | Standaard 64 mm bidonbouten | — |
| Diameter | — | 74 mm |
| Dishwasher | — | Ja |
| Bottle | ||
| Volume | — | 750 ml |
| Material | — | Ultra-thin LDPE |
| Insulation | — | Geen |
| Weight | — | 54 g |
Pros and cons
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
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