Fabric has reinvented the water bottle holder, replacing the traditional cage concept with two round studs and a special, slotted water bottle. The cynical side of me instantly thought Fabric has just come up with a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist, but on reflection this clever concept is more than a gimmick.

>>> How to pack for an enduro race with Tracey Moseley

The bottle works by slotting onto little round studs that are threaded into your bike’s standard bottle cage bosses.

There are two v-shaped slots in the underside of the bottle that help the docking process while you’re riding, and although it takes a little practice to get the knack, once in place the bottle is held very securely, even on really rough trails and over jumps.

>>> The best mountain bike hydration packs

At a tenner for a system this light (a carbon cage costs at least £35 and still weighs 20g) it’s really good value too. The bottle doesn’t have to be round either, meaning it fits better in your hand — something that also helps you line it up with the studs. Without a bottle, your bike retains its clean lines too.

For more information click here.