Minimalist Seat Bag - Silca Matone or Asymetirco?
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Late to the party but couldnt pass up on the opportunity to say how horrible the Silca Asymmetrico is. Single worst cycling product I have purchased. No amount of fussing or tightening will keep it in place. It fell off four different bikes with six different saddles before I finally ditched it.
Replaced with a tool roll - https://nittanymountainworks.com/products/tool-roll-2
But I just ordered the ALMSTHRE bag in yellow on closeout. Thanks Eric F.!
Replaced with a tool roll - https://nittanymountainworks.com/products/tool-roll-2
But I just ordered the ALMSTHRE bag in yellow on closeout. Thanks Eric F.!
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05-02-24, 09:07 AM
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Because of this thread I went to the ALMSTHRE website. They have nice products at reasonable prices. I couldn't resist ordering the "ride wallet" at 44% off ($18) because it's purple I presume. I'm ok with purple. Immediately they sent me a 10% off code for my next purchase which I may put toward a saddle bag once I see the quality of the ride wallet.
Thanks to the member who posted the ALMSTHRE suggestion.
Thanks to the member who posted the ALMSTHRE suggestion.
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Late to the party but couldnt pass up on the opportunity to say how horrible the Silca Asymmetrico is. Single worst cycling product I have purchased. No amount of fussing or tightening will keep it in place. It fell off four different bikes with six different saddles before I finally ditched it.
My installation method: tighten Boa, jiggle the roll a few times, tighten Boa again. Repeat until jiggling doesn't loosen the roll.
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05-02-24, 11:48 AM
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I think that Almsthre probably owes Eric F a nice commission.
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05-02-24, 12:10 PM
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And if I do get a saddle bag, I'll be getting the sunflower yellow one which is marked down 30%. 40% with my 10% code. Ya buddy.
05-03-24, 01:45 PM
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Yeah, I definitely have a problem. Now I'll have to buy another bike in order to use all of these saddlebags. Thanks, Eric F .
05-03-24, 02:03 PM
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My ALMSTHRE seat and top tube bag ready top go before my last gravel race.
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Yours is a bolt-on? I wish I would've gotten that added to my frame. That would be handy.
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Yeah. The TT bag is a race-only item for me, too.
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Sorry, but is there a history of the word/name origin of Almsthre? It sounds like one of those random Amazon seller brands that was created by a random word generator, like Bbptti. And just IMO, but these all look like knockoffs of Arundel designs.
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The ride wallet and the frame bag are nice additions. The frame bag is a perfect size for my wants, and will work like a champ for my intended purpose. The ride wallet is something I didn't know I needed, but I'm glad I have it now. The saddle bag is definitely minimalist, and fits the title of this thread to a T. Unlike some distance riders, I choose not to haul enough **** to rebuild my bike but will have enough room for snacks and normal incidentals.
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I happily used Ziploc sandwich bags for many years, but then a couple years ago I bought a ride wallet (from another brand) to carry my phone, cash, and other small incidentals. Not a life changer, but for 20 bucks or so it’s pretty convenient.
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Nailed it. Something so simple yet I've been resistant for years. All it took was a "deal" in package pricing. Silly, but old dogs and all that.
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This is my minimalist, Acorn tool roll
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