how big is your wallet?
team47b
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We all have cycling jerseys with pockets with the little zip pocket, so why can't you buy small wallets, specifically for cyclists?
The rip stop nylon with velcro fastening ones are narrower than "traditional" square wallets but almost twice as long.
The normal square wallet is about 11/12cms square and has enough space inside for turn of the century fivers!
Looked at all the usual cycling sites, they have "sport" wallets but they are all too big.
Bank notes are only about 7cm square when folded in half and credit cards are about 8.5cms long.
So, my question is where are the cycling specific, light weight, 9cm wallets?
Or do we all carry on using zip lock bags etc?
The rip stop nylon with velcro fastening ones are narrower than "traditional" square wallets but almost twice as long.
The normal square wallet is about 11/12cms square and has enough space inside for turn of the century fivers!
Looked at all the usual cycling sites, they have "sport" wallets but they are all too big.
Bank notes are only about 7cm square when folded in half and credit cards are about 8.5cms long.
So, my question is where are the cycling specific, light weight, 9cm wallets?
Or do we all carry on using zip lock bags etc?
my isetta is a 300cc bike
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They are available if you look hard enough. I have a nylon/ripstop one that folds into thirds (rather than just in half). Think I got it from Millets or Snow & Rock.
However, I rarely use it - I just stick a few notes in my Blackberry case (jammed between phone and case) and stick that in a pocket. Don't normally take c/cards when riding.0 -
I have one of these:
http://www.aspinaloflondon.com/eshop-catalogue/mens-collection/mens-leather-wallets/double-fold-credit-card-cases-7-styles/id-and-travel-card-case/1157-id-and-travel-card-case-in-smooth-cognac-and-espresso-suede
It fits into my zip up jersey pocket perfectly. However, sweat can mark the leather, so I generally, I put a £20 in a coin bag (the type you get from the bank) and put it in my seat pack.Science adjusts it’s beliefs based on what’s observed.
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A special wallet for cycling? I normally take c/card, drivers licence, £20 in notes and my phone and I just wrap it all up in a freezer bag; it's nice and small and keeps everything perfectly dry on a normal ride.0
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I have whoever's driving my support vehicle carry mine.Insta: ATEnduranceCoaching
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I use the drawstring cloth bag that came with my sun glasses0
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Does that come with a blue light on top to help with traffic?NapoleonD wrote:I have whoever's driving my support vehicle carry mine.Summer - Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 Team
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You mean a wallet like the one in C+ this month?
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/product/review-lezyne-smart-wallet-09-34757/Lezyne Smart Wallet
It has internal pockets designed to take a range of Lezyne’s tools – their Smart Kit puncture patches, RAP-6 multi-tool and tiny white Matrix tyre levers – as well as sections for cash and credit cards.Summer - Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 Team
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ALIHISGREAT wrote:
That's the first specific wallet I've seen, thank you.
Suppose I should have said cloth/nylon/neoprene, didn't really want a bit of dead skin in my pocket, personal choice I know and not a very popular choice I realise, just a non hypocritical animal lover!
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that looks just like a normal credit card wallet, not a 'cycling specific' one
google/ebay for credit card wallet or credit card case and it will throw up thousands of the things0 -
Gizmodo wrote:You mean a wallet like the one in C+ this month?
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/product/review-lezyne-smart-wallet-09-34757/Lezyne Smart Wallet
It has internal pockets designed to take a range of Lezyne’s tools – their Smart Kit puncture patches, RAP-6 multi-tool and tiny white Matrix tyre levers – as well as sections for cash and credit cards.
Yeah, I looked at these, they are a good solution, but are bigger than a standard wallet, I suppose they could replace an under the saddle bag though.
The under the saddle bag is a good solution as the stuff you need is only needed for cycling and can stay in the bag all the time, but most do not usually have a big enough opening to take a standard wallet, and I've already filled mine with diabetic stuff and chocolate biscuits
Just wanted a wallet to use everyday that would also be small enough to throw in the jersey pocket, rather than have to remember to take the necessary stuff out of the wallet, stuff into a zip lock bag, then transfer it back into the wallet when I get back from cycling, every day, just me being lazy my isetta is a 300cc bike0 -
Lezyne FTW, but generally I only carry the following:
House keys
Fags
Lighter
No repair kit, I've been very, very lucky. (But we are talking about blasting round private estates on an MTB)
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:P Me mate had 3 yesterday lol Fixed the first then on a 60km/h+ descent it pinch flatted. My HRM straightlined lol Then walking to the main road his rear picked up a thorn.DIESELDOG wrote:Lezyne FTW, but generally I only carry the following:
House keys
Fags
Lighter
No repair kit, I've been very, very lucky. (But we are talking about blasting round private estates on an MTB)
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A few coins and a note in the saddlebag does the job for me(Oh the shame in buying something to put your money in)0 -
pyro_maniac wrote:that looks just like a normal credit card wallet, not a 'cycling specific' one
google/ebay for credit card wallet or credit card case and it will throw up thousands of the things
These are a better size but hey are all leather. Just wanted something the size of one of these credit card wallets but not leather.
I know I sound really fussy but just wanted to buy a smaller/cycling specific wallet, ie one that fits easily in the zip pocket of a jersey and ideally can deal with sweat my isetta is a 300cc bike0 -
pyro_maniac wrote:that looks just like a normal credit card wallet, not a 'cycling specific' one
google/ebay for credit card wallet or credit card case and it will throw up thousands of the things
Don't be silly, of course it's cycling specific, for it has Rapha embossed on it, hence the trebling of the price compared with the same wallet from another brand.
I for one am a firm believer in freezer bags as well. Just shove cards, dosh and mobile in one and go ride in a Flemish monsoon if you wish. Job done.0 -
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Jimi wallet?
I just use a zip lock bag for my phone, card and some money. Works perfectly well, but I have almost bought a Jimi more than once.More problems but still living....0 -
Gizmodo wrote:You mean a wallet like the one in C+ this month?
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/product/review-lezyne-smart-wallet-09-34757/Lezyne Smart Wallet
It has internal pockets designed to take a range of Lezyne’s tools – their Smart Kit puncture patches, RAP-6 multi-tool and tiny white Matrix tyre levers – as well as sections for cash and credit cards.
I use that one and it it fits nice and snug in your back jersey pocket, so minimal risk of popping out while riding.
I no longer carry money etc in saddle just in case i ever get separated from my bike.0 -
Notes, ID & phone in a ziplok. Sorted.None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.0
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daviesee wrote:Notes, ID & phone in a ziplok. Sorted.
I never, to my eternal shame, carry any kind of ID with me, the other half uses http://www.onemanandhisbike.co.uk/2011/ ... et-review/
Such a small cost and gives all the info required should someone have the unfortunate task of scraping up bits.
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DIESELDOG wrote:daviesee wrote:Notes, ID & phone in a ziplok. Sorted.
I never, to my eternal shame, carry any kind of ID with me, the other half uses http://www.onemanandhisbike.co.uk/2011/ ... et-review/
Such a small cost and gives all the info required should someone have the unfortunate task of scraping up bits.
Love n hugs
DD
Great solution to ID. I wear a dog tag (diabetic).
In Portugal it is law to carry ID, so I have to carry passport/Residencia/Medical paperwork as well!my isetta is a 300cc bike0 -
team47b wrote:ALIHISGREAT wrote:
That's the firsgt specific wallet I've seen, thank you.
Suppose I should have said cloth/nylon/neoprene, didn't really want a bit of dead skin in my pocket, personal choice I know and not a very popular choice I realise, just a non hypocritical animal lover!
Will the dead animal skin come back to life if you don't buy it? I'm a totally hypocritical animal lover, 2 of the animals I love lots & lots are the 2 donors to my Brooks saddles. :-D (joking, mostly)
My wallet is an old cigarette case, super slim and tough, fits easily into a jersey pocket0 -
Am tempted by the Chrome Bishop..
http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/chrome-bi ... -1167.html
But being a photo geek, someone bought me this which fits nicely...
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iPete wrote:Am tempted by the Chrome Bishop..
http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/chrome-bi ... -1167.html
I'd like to report that the Chrome Bishop is sturdy; made of pannier/courier bag style material, you won't lose your change with the zip and is verging on being a murse :shock:0 -
Can't believe the amount of cash some of you take with you! I just take a couple of quid in change for emergency food / telephone and put it in a food bag with my phone to keep it safe and dry.0
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How about a Flat Jack from velo-re?
http://www.velo-re.com/sales.php
"The wallets outside is made out of recycled tyres made into matting. The inside is made out of old windsurfing sails, inner tube and tarpaulin. They all vary a bit and each one is different.
The cardholder for all card, business cards and notes
Size: cardholder open 16cm x 11cm cardholder folded up 8cm x 11cm"
I've been using one for the last year, and I'm very happy with it.
They also make some very stylish belts made from old bike tyres and inner tubes.0 -
Crikey, you lit must go on some epics. I take my phone in a plastic bag if its wet. That's it.
Money? What would you use that for? I haven't seen any for about 3 years.
Tubes and CO2 in the saddle bag, if I'm doin any sort of distance I fill my pockets with food.Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
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the other half uses http://www.onemanandhisbike.co.uk/2011/ ... et-review/
+1. A good piece of kit that I wear every time I go out training. I got the cheaper rubber band one (like the ones you used to get in swimming baths as a kid
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https://www.roadid.com/Builder/Builder.aspx?styleid=42
I have ICoE details, blood group and allergy info on the plate. I hope it never gets used in anger......“Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”0 -
I often wonder how people managed with these major issues before cyling specific wallets and the like came on the market and before the internet was invented to ask the question 0
