The 10 Best Bike Water Bottle Holders for Any Ride, According to Cycling Experts

Ellen Spann, a cycling industry professional at Kozy's Cyclery in Chicago, says the best bike water bottle holder for most casual riders is a simple one — just like this aluminum holder from Planet Bike.

"Most bikes are standardized to fit cages like this one, so you really can't go wrong with a low-cost metal cage," she says.

This pick is reliable and easy to mount on most bike frames.

If your water bottle isn't specifically designed for cycling, you might have trouble fitting it in a standard water bike bottle holder. The Topeak Modula solves this problem by letting you adjust its size.

It fits a wide variety of bottle sizes, and Spann says this is the best bike water bottle holder for cyclists who use large reusable water bottles.

Elite's Custom Race Cage is a lightweight bottle holder for competitive cyclists. It's designed for easy bottle retrieval, so you don't need to slow down to stay hydrated during exercise. It also adjusts to hold different sized beverages.

It's eye-catching design is also not to be missed. "This is the perfect cage if you want a sportier look for your bike," Spann says.

Topeak's Modula Java is designed to securely store warm beverages. Spann says this makes it the best bike water bottle cage for commuters who like to bring coffee with them on their ride to work.

Unlike most holders, this one uses a top strap to help you lock in your bottle or container so it doesn't bounce around while you ride. The pick is adjustable, and you can use its top strap to secure a Bluetooth speaker — in case you want to also bring some tunes along for your ride.

Portland Design Works makes animal-inspired bicycle gear, and we can't get enough of it! You can buy PDW bike water bottle holders that look like dogs, cats, birds and even otters. The brand also sells matching animal print bike water bottles if you want to complete the look.

They're the best bike water bottle cages for cyclists who want to stand out on the road or trail. It’s the perfect buy if you like to rock a loud, unique or quirky style.

Not all holders keep your bottles securely locked in place when riding on bumpy roads and trails. Jen Kates, CPT, a health and performance coach for mountain bikers and other cyclists and owner of Shift Human Performance, says urban commuters, gravel bikers and mountain bikers need to make sure their water bottle isn't going to fly off their bikes.

Kates recommends the Fidlock system as one of the best water bottle cage for mountain bikes, because it uses a magnetic snap case to lock your water bottle into place and prevent it from getting knocked off your bike.

To use this system, you’ll need to purchase both the TWIST bottle and the magnetic base which attaches to your bike frame. Don't worry: You can get them together for a perfect fit.

Most cyclists don't need to worry about the weight of gear on their bikes. However, top-level competitors may want a holder that's as light as possible.

"Saving ounces where you can —- while also keeping with aerodynamic placements —- is definitely an advantage at the elite level," says Michelle Stratton, CSCS, owner and head coach for Strive Human Performance.

That's exactly why the S-Works Carbon Rib Cage III earns a spot as one of best water bottle cage for road bikes. Made from carbon fiber, it's nice and light. Plus, this product keeps your bottle low on the frame, so you can keep an aerodynamic position during races, Stratton says.

Most bike water bottles cages are mounted to your bike frame. However, if you're a competitive triathlete or road racer riding with attached aero bars to help you stay low and reduce drag, a frame-mounted bottle will be difficult to grab.

So Stratton recommends an aero-mounted bottle. The Profile Design Aero HC System is one of her top picks, because "it allows riders to stay low in aero position while sipping through a straw that can be set to an adjustable height."

The Profile Design Aero HC System comes with a both a cage and bottle. This pairing is more affordable than other aero mounts, without sacrificing quality.

If you're looking to bring extra water on your rides, you can use a seat-post mounted cage to store an additional water bottle.

"Seat-post mounts are fantastic for those needing to carry multiple bottles of fluids [like on particularly hot and humid days or long rides]," Stratton says. The XLAX Delta 400 is her top pick for best water bottle holder for riders who need additional fluids.

It attaches just behind your seat, and its aerodynamic placement in line with your body is perfect for competitive riders who want to reduce drag. And you won't need to worry about your bottle flying off your bike, because the included XLAB Gorilla Cage tightly grips your bottle to keep it secure.

Most bike frames contain built-in bolts known as bottle cage mounts that make it easy to install your water bottle holder. However, if your bike doesn't have these, Spann recommends an SKS-Germany adapter. It'll allow you to securely attach a holder anywhere on your bike.

We love this option from Anywhere Attachment, because it includes a bottle holder along with an adapter. If you prefer another holder on this list, you can also purchase the adapter by itself.