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Wolf Tooth Morse Stainless Steel Bottle Cage
Wolf Tooth Morse Stainless Steel Bottle Cage
Long Term (6 month) Test 59g £35each
The Wolf Tooth Morse Stainless Steel Bottle Cage is a stainless-steel model that takes its moniker from the dot and dash drillings, which allows 32mm of adjustability, while retaining a classic aesthetic that will compliment and older road bike with pencil thin stays. It can also be mounted on the fork legs and will manage laden luggage. Though pricey, compared with bog-standard composite, or 6061 fare, its competitive alongside other highly resistant stainless and titanium designs and has offered a “goldilocks” experience with standard (and not-so) bottles on and indeed, off road.
Pros: Beautifully made, classic looks, highly adjustable, impressive corrosion resistance, good frame and bottle compatibility.
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Cons: Price.
Specification
Tipping the scales at a reassuringly svelte 59g each, the Morse are made from hand bent 304 grade stainless steel, in Minnesota. There is also a titanium version, should you have deeper pockets and bike(s) on strict calorie-controlled diets.
304 grade stainless steel comprises of approximately 18% chromium and 8-10% nickel, which bodes well for corrosion resistance. 304 is one of the most versatile blends, commonly used in sinks and cookware.
Though smaller compact geometry frames might be the most obvious candidates, the Morse is engineered to overcome potential hassles with frame fit bike packing luggage and even full suspension builds. Universal fits aren’t guaranteed but provided the bottle mount spaces are 64mm, you should be good to go.
Test Bikes & Contexts
I’ve tested ours across the most obvious candidates - Ursula, since the old girl is based around a small (41cm), compact geometry frame with a small main triangle, although common to cross country mountain bikes of that era, relatively long in the top tube. Talking of which, the old girl’s top tube also sports the Topeak Road Master Blaster Frame Fit Pump, Then of course, there’s Denise, my geared go-to when I want to blast along the lanes a little faster but still fancy a little trail, or dirt road detour. Both see year-round service, so a good test of the Morse’s corrosion resistance. I have also tested ours with a variety of bottle sizes and shapes, including insulated thermal models with silicone outers.
Performance 3.75/5
Performance has been in line with my expectations and good across the board. In terms of adjustability and small main triangles, there can be a little trial and error to hit the sweet spot. This was the case along Ursula’s downtube, especially with the pump and battery in situ. Nonetheless, ultimately no issues with 600ml trade bottles, 750ml on the seat tube.
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True, along the downtube, this lacked the outright convenience of a side entry mode, especially at higher speeds but I didn’t struggle to release, or refit mid ride at 17mph. Something I’ve attributed to the stainless steels springer nature, compared to 6061 aluminium alloy fare. Much the same story with bigger framesets, Denise in particular where access is much easier.
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Now, insulated bottles are fabulous for keeping drinks at their intended temperature and come into their own in very hot, or bitterly cold outings. However, they’re relatively hefty in their own right-the Bivo Trio 21-ounce pictured tips the scales at 290g-empty. Filled to the brim with coffee and we’re well into the 550g mark. The grippy silicone outer affords leech like tenure but you’ll be trading some speed when snatching from a cage (a light shot of silicone spray on the cage body certainly helps).
Point being, no flex from the Morse when said bottle was filled to the brim, even when I was belting along unmade roads and bridleways. Little surprise this remained the case with standard BPE free trade bottles, which have released readily, without any fear of ejection, or taking my focus from the road. Several months down the line, I can report, there’s been no issues with discolouration, or marking of bottles. The Bivo Trio shows some minor patina, but Bivo suggests this is to be expected and suggests opting for the silver version to avoid this.
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In a pinch, the Morse will also swallow a litre soft drinks bottle-handy, if you’ve got carried away at a rest stop, but only consider swigging from it at rest stops. The Morse has also proved fully compatible with fully laden tool caddies.
Durability/Care 4.25/5
Save for giving bikes regular sudsy bucket deep cleans, I’ve resisted any urge to polish, buff or otherwise touch ours. Perpetually subjected to slimy road and agricultural slurry, salt and similarly caustic cocktails have al failed to leave any nasty taint, or dulling.
The 5mm tubing has shrugged at the usual, everyday carelessness, remaining as fresh as the day they landed on my test bench
Value 3.25/5
You can buy a perfectly serviceable cage for £6. These might represent best bang for buck, if you’re on a tight budget, or have a very conventional frameset and just wanted to lug bog standard bottles. That out of the way, while pricey, the Morse are competitive, compared with other premium models.
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Widefoot Liter Cage comes in at £40 and is available in either black, or stainless finishes. It also employs a 7-slot mount for adjustability, ensuring it also entertains a wide range of frame sizes, bike packing forks that employ two, or three-point mounting. Arundel Stainless Steel Bottle Cage is £28.50 and made from 4.2mm thick rod.
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However, there is very limited adjustability, and some sources suggest its best suited to smaller bottles. Velo Orange Mojave Stainless Steel bottle cage is $39 (£29.15) and combines a more retro-flavour with modern touches, including a five-slot mounting for similar adjustability.
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Elite Ciussi Inox is £24.99 and basically, the stainless version of their long running family. It features anti slip nylon buttons for effective bottle retention, and I’ve always found the design a good fit with conventional bottles and frames. However, despite some very real charm, it lacks the adjustability of others discussed here.
Summary
The Wolf Tooth Morse could be considered overkill for some needs. However, the standard of materials, construction and design mean its rugged and highly adjustable. The classic shape and classy finish lends it to a wide genre of bikes, contemporary and traditional. Bottle retention, release and compatibility are similarly impressive and though at the upper end of the market, pricing is still competitive.
Verdict: 3.5/5 Pricey, but well-engineered, highly adjustable, rugged cages with timeless looks.
Michael Stenning
PUBLISHED DECEMBER 2025
