I need a new wallet
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I need a new wallet
I have been riding in for a few months now, and my leather wallet has started to look like it has seen better days. I am starting to think that a nylon wallet might be a better idea...
For riding, and I ride in my work clothes [jeans, khakis], is a nylon wallet a better idea than leather? If anyone does use a nylon wallet, can anyone suggest one that doesn't make me look like a twelve year old?
I am not going to switch to a money clip...
For riding, and I ride in my work clothes [jeans, khakis], is a nylon wallet a better idea than leather? If anyone does use a nylon wallet, can anyone suggest one that doesn't make me look like a twelve year old?
I am not going to switch to a money clip...
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I bought a small wallet at the Mega-lo-mart that is suede with a little magnetic flap. I can clip it to my cycling jersey pocket and it stays put, or it is slim enough that I can't feel it in my jeans pocket. It has just enough room for the crtical stuff- driver liscense, debit card, insurance card and a $20 bill. I think it is ideal for bike rides when you don't want the hassle of a tri-fold.
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You just need a more expensive leather wallet. Let me suggest the stylish and pricey wallets from Billykirk...


On a more serious note, there's the American Apparel Poplin Wallet, which is fairly cheap and it doesn't have velcro.

I'm bored.


On a more serious note, there's the American Apparel Poplin Wallet, which is fairly cheap and it doesn't have velcro.

I'm bored.
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i use one of these https://www.sierratradingpost.com/i/1...ie-Wallet.html and haven't had a single prob with it. love it actually
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https://www.sfbags.com/products/wallets/wallets.htm
I have had one of these for about four years now. Still looks like the day I bought it and it's been all over the place. Customer service is second to none too!
I have had one of these for about four years now. Still looks like the day I bought it and it's been all over the place. Customer service is second to none too!
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My wallet is lasting a long time now, because I don't carry it when I'm on the bike. The only thing I need when I'm riding is my ID card to get in the door at work, so there's no point in bringing a wallet.
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I use a Fossil "front pocket wallet". It's my favorite so far. I got this because I didn't like sitting on a wallet, and always took it out of my pocket when sitting down or driving, and consequently let it behind several times. I keep this in my front pants pocket.
3 slots on one side, one slot and the magnetic clip on the other side, and a center pocket in the middle. Credit/debit cards, ID, insurance cards is all I carry, I rarely have cash.
3 slots on one side, one slot and the magnetic clip on the other side, and a center pocket in the middle. Credit/debit cards, ID, insurance cards is all I carry, I rarely have cash.
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I really like the All-Ett Billfold--"the world's slimmest wallet". It's nylon. You can keep it in your front pocket. I've tried their leather version, but don't find it as durable as the original nylon version.


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I really like the All-Ett Billfold--"the world's slimmest wallet". It's nylon. You can keep it in your front pocket. I've tried their leather version, but don't find it as durable as the original nylon version.




that's the one you want. Very nice wallet.
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I use a Wenger Swiss Army Card Case.
It forces me to carry few cards, fits nicely in my seatbag, and my front pocket. (I never carry my wallet in my back pocket; too much stress and strain on my lower back when I sit.)
It forces me to carry few cards, fits nicely in my seatbag, and my front pocket. (I never carry my wallet in my back pocket; too much stress and strain on my lower back when I sit.)
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I have one of these, which I carry in my front pocket along with my phone: https://www.hamag.com.au/catalog/item...54/4964212.htm
It's a perfect fit for a credit card/train ticket/folded $20/etc; empty it's only 3/16" thick. If I need to carry more around than that, I'll have my bag with my anyway, in which case I chuck my normal wallet in my bag, but still carry this little thing in my front pocket for easy access to my train ticket.

It's a perfect fit for a credit card/train ticket/folded $20/etc; empty it's only 3/16" thick. If I need to carry more around than that, I'll have my bag with my anyway, in which case I chuck my normal wallet in my bag, but still carry this little thing in my front pocket for easy access to my train ticket.

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I really like the All-Ett Billfold--"the world's slimmest wallet". It's nylon. You can keep it in your front pocket. I've tried their leather version, but don't find it as durable as the original nylon version.




I'm sure it's a great wallet, but when I see pics like that, I can only think of the TV kitchen gadget commercials where they show a professional klutz destroying some piece of food by brute force and brute idiocy as the "conventional" way to do it.
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Clearly photos designed by a marketing department. "If you have a conventional wallet with 37 credit cards wedged into it, it's a lot fatter than our spiffy wallet with only 4." Duh.
I'm sure it's a great wallet, but when I see pics like that, I can only think of the TV kitchen gadget commercials where they show a professional klutz destroying some piece of food by brute force and brute idiocy as the "conventional" way to do it.
I'm sure it's a great wallet, but when I see pics like that, I can only think of the TV kitchen gadget commercials where they show a professional klutz destroying some piece of food by brute force and brute idiocy as the "conventional" way to do it.
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https://www.specopsbrand.com/ProductD...p?ProductID=11

https://www.specopsbrand.com/ProductD...?ProductID=10#
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
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https://www.sfbags.com/products/wallets/wallets.htm
I have had one of these for about four years now. Still looks like the day I bought it and it's been all over the place. Customer service is second to none too!
I have had one of these for about four years now. Still looks like the day I bought it and it's been all over the place. Customer service is second to none too!
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I hate having stuff in my front pockets, it pokes me and makes me uncomfortable when sitting.
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I'll have to keep these in mind, some look pretty good. I got my first wallet when I was 16, and replaced it when I was 42. In another 24 years hopefully some of these will still be around.
FWIW, I didn't really want to replace my wallet then, but my wife bought me a new one and I kinda had to. I did not, however, switch to the new leather jacket she bought me; my 25 year old bomber was just getting broken in.
FWIW, I didn't really want to replace my wallet then, but my wife bought me a new one and I kinda had to. I did not, however, switch to the new leather jacket she bought me; my 25 year old bomber was just getting broken in.
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