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ALMSTHRE saddle bags

by Rob wessels February 01, 2023 1 min read

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ALMSTHRE cycling saddle bags

Designed with durability, capacity and ease of use in mind.

Saddle bag key features:

Premium ripstop fabric
Reinforced wear points
Waterproof zipper

What fits in our saddle bags?

Specialized Tarmac SL7 SRAM Red eTap AXS

by Rob wessels January 25, 2023 1 min read

2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7 bike saddle bag

2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7

with

SRAM Red eTap AXS

The Specialized Tarmac is for those who quite simply want one of the best road bikes available. An aero road bike built for speed yet comfortable enough to spend all day in the saddle, all in an extremely light package.

We use the bike, in this instance more like a fine wine being paired with a insatiable cheese. Something like a semi soft Gruyère or Comté and a nice Pinot Noir. The Tarmac and (bias opinion) best cycling saddle bag are a winning combination.

Impossible Route france

by Rob wessels January 05, 2023 1 min read

The 1929 Tour de France stage 10

Has been referred to as the hardest stage ever. With a 40% failure rate, this very stage was a turning point in the events history. The setting to such tortuous self inflicted scourging would be non other than Frances Haute Pyrenees. Which after 1929 lovingly earned the title “the place dreams go to die.”

Why does this matter?

The Haute Pyrenees would also be the setting for the Impossible Routes Season 2 Episode 2 "Tour de Gravel". Not only paying homage to the 1929 Tour de France but also increasing the punishment on an equal scale to modern equipment.

Check out the episode below to see what we are talking about!

ALMSTHRE signature bar bag review

by Rob wessels November 08, 2022 1 min read

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Best cycling bar bag review

Key Points

- Convenience

- Size

- Durability

Convenience Mounting that allows the handlebar bag to be used across many different bikes and setups.Size Large enough to contain all the snacks that would be desired for your ride but small enough to not cause any mounting issues.

Pedal the Pacific

by Rob wessels October 11, 2022 1 min read

charity cycling

Pedal the Pacific started in 2017 by 3 cyclists: Grace,Sara and Savannah. They set out to pedal down the west cost (some 1,700 miles) to raise awareness as well to raise funds to combat domestic sex trafficking. ALMSTHRE was happy to support their cause with providing riders with products in 2022.

Get involved

What to pack in your bike saddle bag

by Rob wessels October 05, 2022 1 min read

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What is the purpose of a saddle bag on your bike?

As Whitney states, the purpose of a saddle bag on your bike is "to be able to fix the most common mechanicals you're gonna encounter on the road"

This would be the absolute minimum you would want to bring with you on a ride. If you pay attention to most professional gravel racers, this is the minimum that they race with as well.

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