XLAB was founded in 1993 in San Diego by Craig Turner, an aerospace designer who applied his engineering background to the specific problem of triathlon hydration. The company’s first rear carrier used aerospace aluminum alloy, and the design philosophy — lightweight, aerodynamic, purpose-built for race day — has stayed consistent for over three decades. In 2006 XLAB introduced the Gorilla carbon cage, which became one of the most widely used cages in the sport. In 2009 they launched the Torpedo Mount, the first horizontal between-the-aerobars hydration system that gave triathletes front-mounted water access without the drag of a traditional cage setup. XLAB remains family-owned and assembles and tests every product at their San Diego facility. Visit XLAB’s official website for the full product range.

RA Cycles carries 87 XLAB products across their full line of triathlon accessories. The core of the collection is rear hydration — the Aero Carbon Wing System Gen 2 and Wing Carrier configurations mount behind the saddle and accept Gorilla or Xenon cages in various combinations. The Delta 425 and Delta 430 XT rear hydration systems offer integrated designs for longer-course racing. Gorilla XT Carbon and Chimp Carbon cages, Aqua-Shot calibrated racing bottles, Cool Shot insulated bottles, and Gear Box nutrition storage complete the selection.

Browse all triathlon accessories at RA Cycles, explore our range of triathlon bikes, or shop dedicated aero water bottle systems for front hydration options.