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06-19-18, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Aubergine

I use the Velo Orange clamps with Zefal Vintage bottle cages. The combination of vintage-looking bits is harmonious, particularly on an older bike. If I were using modern aluminum cages I would go with the DMR clamp mentioned above.

Thanks for that. I was just kicking myself that I placed an order from Wiggle this past weekend and hadn't seen the DMR clamps. I have a Velo-Orange shopping list still going, though, and these just made it on there. These look a lot cleaner than the hose clamps I was going to use.

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