bike blanket...WTF?
 

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I was given one of these recently
http://www.bike24.com/p2103337.html
Has anyone here actually bought one and if so, why?
I think it might be the most pointless bit of cycling paraphernalia I have come across. Baffling


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 4:57 pm
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Not pointless if you store several bikes together or put them in a van together.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 4:58 pm
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Wouldn't buy one as I am tight, but I'm not struggling to see the point after loading multiple bikes in the back of many vans...

Edit-of you really don't want it and live near Matlock... 😉


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 4:59 pm
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More pointless stuff:

http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/crank-boots-for-xtr-m985-which-ones


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:00 pm
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I guess if you throw your bike in the back of a van or pickup with other bikes it will give it some protection, may also work on tow-bar bike racks (but looks liker it would also inhibit fastening).

Wouldn't spend my money on one.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:00 pm
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As you were given it, and find it pointless, I'll happily take it off your hands 😉 🙂


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:08 pm
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Blanket? Pah, my bike has a duvet.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:09 pm
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My bikes are stored under an old duvet, so that when I have the garage door open, they're not easily identified from the road.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:11 pm
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Mine have their own bedroom!


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:19 pm
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Now I've moved over to thermarests my old karrimats serve this purpose. If I was regularly lumping 4 carbon dream machines in my van I'd be tempted.


 
Posted : 04/05/2015 5:41 pm
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Yes, it's an entirely sensible idea, but most people have their own bodge that didn't cost them anything.

Like when Mudhugger [url= http://wideopenmag.co.uk/2015/02/mudhuggers-new-kit-change-system ]invented the Ikea bag[/url].

[url= http://wideopenmag.co.uk/2015/02/mudhuggers-new-kit-change-system ][img] http://cdn.wideopenmag.co.uk/images/10952195_10153097922413415_223378313_n-2.jp g" target="_blank">http://wideopenmag.co.uk/2015/02/mudhuggers-new-kit-change-system ][img] http://cdn.wideopenmag.co.uk/images/10952195_10153097922413415_223378313_n-2.jp g"/> [/img][/url]

🙂


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 2:23 am
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I use a couple [url= http://www.packingboxes.co.uk/removal-blanket/ ]removal blankets[/url] when transporting my bike in the back of the van.

Really cheap, but they work a treat.


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 3:18 am
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For van use it would be useful, even more if free, our local driver uses those small interlinking floor mats which are OK but prone to move when driving.


 
Posted : 05/05/2015 4:15 am

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