My Sticky Pod ride wallet had been working OK, but I got a larger phone and needed to upsize my ride wallet to match. The only down side to the Sticky Pod is the cheap zipper. The up side is that Sticky Pod makes an otherwise decent product and they are reasonably priced at under $20 and offer good protection for the contents. They are also reasonably thin and the Small size rides nicely in a jersey pocket even on long rides. One surface of the Sticky Pod wallet has raised dots that act like a sticker 'gripper'. This keeps the wallet secure in the jersey pocket. I never managed to bounce it out over many thousands of miles of training.
Small size Sticky Pod: https://www.biketiresdirect.com/pro...MIxsKAndyp1QIVijuBCh3dUQhSEAQYASABEgJmZPD_BwE
Large size Sticky Pod: https://www.biketiresdirect.com/pro...MIxsKAndyp1QIVijuBCh3dUQhSEAQYAiABEgKPYPD_BwE
My first one broke and I replaced it with the same Small size wallet. Rather than upsize to Sticky Pod's Large size, I decided to try the Silca product. Despite swapping brands I still consider the Sticky Pod product to be a very good value.
Anyway, on to the Silca EOLO ride wallet.
I know Silca makes a dedicated phone wallet, but I also wanted to stash a few other things in the wallet and the Silca EOLO wallet looked like it would do a better job of that than the Silca Phone Wallet. Both are priced around $40.
The Silca EOLO Wallet: https://silca.cc/collections/packs/products/eolo-wallet
The Silca Phone Wallet:
The Silca EOLO is made in China, as is the Sticky Pod wallets. It appears to be well made. It may reek of quality, but it will soon reek of sweat. It's a bit thicker than the Sticky Pod when unloaded, but only a bit thicker when I loaded it up. The magnetic latch reflective strap is a sales gimmick IMO, but others might find it a useful feature. You can leave it draped outside the jersey pocket for a little warning for after dark riding. I will probably end up cutting it off the wallet.
Mine EOLO currently holds a smart phone, Park Tool IB-2 Multi-Tool, one Park Tool TB-2 Tire Boot, a Barbieri Nana Micro Pump, some paper currency of the realm and a small nylon aero bladed spoke holder. The EOLO still has room inside for a tube and / or other items when packed as described.
Just for reference, my small saddle bag holds my primary tube, Lezyne Twin Speed or Genuine Innovations G2673 Air Chuck CO2 Inflator and one 16 Gram CO2 Cartridge, Spoke Wrench, two Park Tool TL-1.2 Tire Levers and Park Tool GP-2 Patch Kit. (Manufacturers and model numbers included for size reference.)
The EOLO is advertised as water resistant waxed canvas construction, but anyone expecting to be out riding in long deluges would be smart to stash their electronic devices inside the truty plastic sandwich baggie prior to packing it a standard ride wallet. Ride wallets with dedicated 'Dry Bags' such as the Silca Phone Wallet would probably eliminate the need for that precaution as would a waterproof cell phone case.
The zipper on the Silca wallet is a larger size that the one on my Sticky Pod. Hopefully it is more sturdy and hold up better.
The first ride with the EOLO wallet will be this afternoon if the predicted rain holds off. I'll add a post detailing how it feels in the jersey pocket and how it rides.
Small size Sticky Pod: https://www.biketiresdirect.com/pro...MIxsKAndyp1QIVijuBCh3dUQhSEAQYASABEgJmZPD_BwE
Large size Sticky Pod: https://www.biketiresdirect.com/pro...MIxsKAndyp1QIVijuBCh3dUQhSEAQYAiABEgKPYPD_BwE
My first one broke and I replaced it with the same Small size wallet. Rather than upsize to Sticky Pod's Large size, I decided to try the Silca product. Despite swapping brands I still consider the Sticky Pod product to be a very good value.
Anyway, on to the Silca EOLO ride wallet.
I know Silca makes a dedicated phone wallet, but I also wanted to stash a few other things in the wallet and the Silca EOLO wallet looked like it would do a better job of that than the Silca Phone Wallet. Both are priced around $40.
The Silca EOLO Wallet: https://silca.cc/collections/packs/products/eolo-wallet
The Silca Phone Wallet:
The Silca EOLO is made in China, as is the Sticky Pod wallets. It appears to be well made. It may reek of quality, but it will soon reek of sweat. It's a bit thicker than the Sticky Pod when unloaded, but only a bit thicker when I loaded it up. The magnetic latch reflective strap is a sales gimmick IMO, but others might find it a useful feature. You can leave it draped outside the jersey pocket for a little warning for after dark riding. I will probably end up cutting it off the wallet.
Mine EOLO currently holds a smart phone, Park Tool IB-2 Multi-Tool, one Park Tool TB-2 Tire Boot, a Barbieri Nana Micro Pump, some paper currency of the realm and a small nylon aero bladed spoke holder. The EOLO still has room inside for a tube and / or other items when packed as described.
Just for reference, my small saddle bag holds my primary tube, Lezyne Twin Speed or Genuine Innovations G2673 Air Chuck CO2 Inflator and one 16 Gram CO2 Cartridge, Spoke Wrench, two Park Tool TL-1.2 Tire Levers and Park Tool GP-2 Patch Kit. (Manufacturers and model numbers included for size reference.)
The EOLO is advertised as water resistant waxed canvas construction, but anyone expecting to be out riding in long deluges would be smart to stash their electronic devices inside the truty plastic sandwich baggie prior to packing it a standard ride wallet. Ride wallets with dedicated 'Dry Bags' such as the Silca Phone Wallet would probably eliminate the need for that precaution as would a waterproof cell phone case.
The zipper on the Silca wallet is a larger size that the one on my Sticky Pod. Hopefully it is more sturdy and hold up better.
The first ride with the EOLO wallet will be this afternoon if the predicted rain holds off. I'll add a post detailing how it feels in the jersey pocket and how it rides.