Portland Design Works – Bottle Cages, Drink Holders, and Handle Baskets

by Brian Mullin on May 6, 2020

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PDW was highlighting their Animal Water Bottle Cages, Hot Take Beverage Holder, and Takeout Front Handlebar Basket.

Beautiful, simple gear for everyday cycling.

Since 2008, they’ve been developing gear that excites cyclists to ride and ride more often. They design our products to be unique, memorable and enhance the beauty of the bikes they are installed on. Portland Design Works products are engineered and tested for everyday cyclists, the urban riders who bike in street clothes from their front door. They make products that meet the needs of the rider who lives life by bike, and we make products that we personally want to use again and again.

Thoughts => They make some pretty cool and highly functional products. I love their animal water bottle cages!

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Animal Water Bottle Cages

The Owl Cage is made from a single sheet of lightweight 5052 alloy. Cut in the shape of a Great Horned Owl, its wings fold in to securely cradle your water bottle. An owl cage or two is the wise choice for anyone seeking a stylish hydration holder. Works well for many different water bottle shapes, and even holds a metal water bottle nice and securely.

We donate 10% of profits from the Very Good Dog (VGD) Cage to animal advocacy organizations that help very good dogs in need. The shape of the white VGD Cage was inspired by the legendary brandy toting St.Bernard rescue dogs of the Swiss Alps. The black VGD was designed to represent another type of rescue dog: the everyday Black Lab mix who’s waiting to steal your heart and be adopted at the local shelter.

The Lucky Cat Cage is made from a single sheet of lightweight 5052 alloy. Cut in the shape of a Maneki-Neko (Japanese for “beckoning cat”), this bottle cage will undoubtedly bring good luck to its owner. Its side loading design makes it a great fit, even on small bike frames. A perfect addition for any rider who is looking to add a little luck and a little extra fun to their ride.

The Sparrow Cage is made from a single sheet of lightweight 5052 alloy. The Sparrow’s wings fold in to securely cradle your water bottle and the cutouts help keep the cage light. Get a Sparrow or two and make your ride fly. Works well for many different water bottle shapes, and even holds a metal water bottle nice and securely.

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Hot Take

The Hot Take beverage holder is a super hot take on how to carry a beverage by bike. Designed specifically for use with Kleen Kanteen/Miir/Hydroflask containers. The Hot Take is intended for use with cylindrical-shaped vessels, so tallboys fit fine! The bottom strap is adjustable, allowing the Hot Take to accommodate 12-24oz containers.

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Meticulously constructed of three layers for maximum functionality. The inner layer embraces your beverage with a soft microfiber that won’t scratch your container. The outer layer is crafted of bombproof nylon for long-lasting durability, with an elastic band that allows for varying bottle sizes. In between these two layers is a firm but flexible plastic liner that provides rigidity, meaning your Hot Take will never lose its shape. Three points of attachment fasten to your stem, handlebars, and steerer tube for a firm hold, providing carefree riding and sipping.

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Takeout  Basket

The Takeout Basket makes a handsome addition to any road or city bike for hauling cargo. Take a trip to the corner store and secure a six-pack of bottles in the roll-top bag, or keep a food stash and extra layer of clothing handy for a day-long gravel road ramble or a night on the town.

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