Wheel Bag carried on the back

[BrumJim]

Sorry, just a wild idea, but anyone seen a wheel bag that can be carried on your back like a rucksack?

Probably not a great idea given the potential problems with strong winds and additional width that is easily forgotten.

Google search isn't really helping as I get a lot of photos of rucksacks and wheel bags, but nothing that is both.

 

[MichaelW2]

Back when Men of Iron rode to the start of time trials ( and back home again afterwards) , they carried their racing wheels each side of the fork mounted on Cyclo Wheel Carriers.

https://www.renehersecycles.com/spare-wheel-carriers-for-cyclocross/

 

[Mr.B-Campag]

I've got an old Hed wheel bag that has a large strap that I can put on my back so they do exist (or did at any rate).

 

[a.twiddler]

Back when Men of Iron rode to the start of time trials ( and back home again afterwards) , they carried their racing wheels each side of the fork mounted on Cyclo Wheel Carriers.

https://www.renehersecycles.com/spare-wheel-carriers-for-cyclocross/

Interesting review. I wonder if something similar could be devised to attach to the rear wheel spindle. Would need some kind of stabilising bar attached to the seat post. Perhaps heel strike could be more of an issue than toe strike would be if front mounted.

 

[MichaelW2]

Interesting review. I wonder if something similar could be devised to attach to the rear wheel spindle. Would need some kind of stabilising bar attached to the seat post. Perhaps heel strike could be more of an issue than toe strike would be if front mounted.

Heel strike is the reason.
If you have a rear luggage rack you can do something

 

[raleighnut]

I just use a rucksack that has hoops to be able to carry stuff on the outside with a strap through the spokes whenever I've had wheels built or bought some new uns.

 

[88robb]

Sorry, just a wild idea, but anyone seen a wheel bag that can be carried on your back like a rucksack?

Probably not a great idea given the potential problems with strong winds and additional width that is easily forgotten.

Google search isn't really helping as I get a lot of photos of rucksacks and wheel bags, but nothing that is both.

Yes, they exist. Search for bicycle wheel backpack or rucksack wheel bag. They have straps but are awkward to carry and very wide, just like you thought. Not very practical.

 

[MichaelW2]

Another use for my 1970s Karrimor rucksack external frame.