I bought a rear disc wheel. I want a bag-don’t think it comes with it. So, obviously I’ll be getting one. The disc is a HED so, likely getting a HED bag. However, is there anything cheaper (less than $50) that would do the job as well or better?
I did a search, and didn’t see anything about this.
There are bags that are just to hold the wheels and keep their grease/crud off other things (usually made of heavy nylon like cordura), and those that are designed to protect the wheels in transport.
Amongst the first set, I’d just get whatever is cheapest. I have some from Performance Bike that I’ve had for decades, similar to these: https://www.amazon.com/Rhinowalk-Wheelset-Carrying-Mountain-Travel/dp/B08RJDLQBG .
For the latter, their is a wide range of protection and quality. Personally, I don’t use these since when I need that level of protection the bike/wheels are in a hardcase.
I’ve got the double Zipp bag, which is pretty good. I also have the wheel bag that came with the Ruster Armored Hen House. I don’t use the Hen House much anymore, but the wheel bag is nice—has more protection than the Zipp bag.