Test: How many options do you have to have the same original part on your bike for a modest 15,95 euros as tour winner Vincenzo Nibali? Not many... the new bottle cage Deva by Tacx is probably the only one. In addition to Astana, Tacx also equipped six other tour teams with the Deva. Due to the seven different colors available, the Deva for professional teams.
For Tacx, when developing a new bottle cage, the focus was primarily on maximum clamping force with comfortable handling. Studies carried out at Tacx have shown where the greatest clamping force is required. The resulting results have led to a design based around a cylindrical shape rather than a conical shape common to most bottle cages. This significantly reduces the risk of the bottle moving up in the holder. In combination with the Tacx Shiva and Shanti bike bottles, the Deva a firm clamping, even on poor road surfaces. However, the holder was designed in such a way that the wheel bottle can slide easily and quickly into the holder.
Incidentally, the new Velomotion torture yourself bottle, which is available in colors to match the Deva, is also from the Shiva model series.
The Deva is, as we know it from Tacx, made entirely in the Netherlands. The simultaneous 2-component injection molding manufacturing method results in an extremely stable yet flexible construction. The stable, black inner frame consists of a 40% carbon reinforced polyamide for strength. The outer frame is made from a 30% carbon reinforced polyamide for flexibility. The weight of a holder is therefore a strong 29 grams. For anyone who thinks that is too much, Tacx offers the Deva Carbon, which consists of 100% carbon and weighs only 21 grams. However, the carbon version also costs 59,95 euros.
Conclusion
The Tacx Deva was able to prove during the Tour de France that he also performed well under the extreme conditions of the pavé sections - after all, Vincenzo Nibali laid the foundation stone for his eventual victory here.