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I recently got a new van where I'm fork mounting fatbikes inside during poor weather. I wanted a wheel bag for this, and it turns out that the IKEA DIMPA storage bags will fit a 27.5 x 3.8 wheel with no issue. (This is on a Mulefut 50, and it'd zip up with no issue. Looked to be plenty of room for 26x4.8 as well.)

Since they are $6.99 each this is far, far cheaper than a lot of other options. And it's just enough to keep the studs isolated from the vehicle to avoid damage.
 
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noapathy said:
Bag-shaped tarp? What's the advantage over a tarp/towel/blanket/rug that's more versaitle?
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I sorta suspect you're trolling, but I'll reply anyway. I like a bag over tarp (or beach towel) for a few reasons:
  • Wrangling a blanket or tarp that's large enough to handle multiple wheels (unfolding/refolding) is a pain. Especially when it's windy.
  • Situating multiple wheels in a blanket/tarp means a sort-of accordion fold that gets to be a hassle.
  • Can't locate the wheels in different parts of the car (for efficient packing) if they are all covered by one blanket/tarp.
  • With multiple wheels it makes it easier to grab just the one you want.
  • Handles are nice for carrying the wheel into the house.
  • Bag is great for if I want to put the wheel in the house and not scratch the floors.
 
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c0nsumer said:
I sorta suspect you're trolling, but I'll reply anyway. I like a bag over tarp (or beach towel) for a few reasons:
  • Wrangling a blanket or tarp that's large enough to handle multiple wheels (unfolding/refolding) is a pain. Especially when it's windy.
  • Situating multiple wheels in a blanket/tarp means a sort-of accordion fold that gets to be a hassle.
  • Can't locate the wheels in different parts of the car (for efficient packing) if they are all covered by one blanket/tarp.
  • With multiple wheels it makes it easier to grab just the one you want.
  • Handles are nice for carrying the wheel into the house.
  • Bag is great for if I want to put the wheel in the house and not scratch the floors.
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Nope, not trying to anyway...just asking, so thanks for the explanations.

I don't have a van or use studded bike tires, but do put my bike in the back of the car (hatchback) with a soft rug between the bike and front wheel so was geniunely curious about the advantages given the fact that these aren't too expensive. I also only ride the one bike, but can see more benefit with two or more.

I usually carry the bike in one hand and the wheel in the other, but do sometimes ride where there's sandy soil (or occasionally snow/ice) that likes to get everywhere so keeping it contained would be nice. Now, if only I could do the same with the rest of the bike. :)
 
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noapathy said:
Nope, not trying to anyway...just asking, so thanks for the explanations.

I don't have a van or use studded bike tires, but do put my bike in the back of the car (hatchback) with a soft rug between the bike and front wheel so was geniunely curious about the advantages given the fact that these aren't too expensive. I also only ride the one bike, but can see more benefit with two or more.

I usually carry the bike in one hand and the wheel in the other, but do sometimes ride where there's sandy soil (or occasionally snow/ice) that likes to get everywhere so keeping it contained would be nice. Now, if only I could do the same with the rest of the bike. :)
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For a single wheel that makes sense. The main reason I got the van was needing to carry two (or sometimes more) bikes inside for winter fatbike trips. I'd actually used a tarp on Friday for just such a ride and it... worked... but was a pain. Then I found these bags on Saturday and poof. It's just so much more convenient. I haven't actually zipped them up yet, so it's more like a pouch-shaped small tarp, but that's only because it folded over well enough.
 
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