Full Mountain bikes on Billie Bars pics wanted

[sohcrates]

I’m thinking about going with some Billie Bars instead of my originally planned Rig’d swing away hitch rack. I currently have a hitch rack for bikes but it’s from an old vehicle, so I have to have the 2 inch hitch adapter. It works but I don’t like it.

I don’t want to have to take the front wheel off, just throw it up on the bed and go.

I’d love to see pics of full mountain bikes on Billie bars over the bed, preferably from the side, so if you have or have seen pics like this please post them here!

Thanks in advance! Here is my current situation.

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[vicsvx]

 

[sohcrates]

Excellent thank you - looks good!

 

[vicsvx]

It's been a good setup for me for years

 

[Deleted member 57233]

Excellent thank you - looks good!

I ran that Yakima for years and it's kinda floppy. I would recommend the 1up tray in the same setup, no flexy plastic bits. And it's faster to load and unload.

 

[vicsvx]

I ran that Yakima for years and it's kinda floppy. I would recommend the 1up tray in the same setup, no flexy plastic bits. And it's faster to load and unload.

It's been very stable for me. I don't use the straps around the Billie bars...I booted it down and it's benn great

 

[Deleted member 57233]

It's been very stable for me. I don't use the straps around the Billie bars...I booted it down and it's benn great

I used the t bolts into the Yakima bars with the slots and the bikes moved around a ton when off road, the 1up stuff has been much more stable for me. The Yakima is riveted together and loosens up over time vs. the 1up that is all bolts and fully rebuildable. The Yakima also started rusting after 4-5 years and I live in a desert lol.

 

[vicsvx]

I used the t bolts into the Yakima bars with the slots and the bikes moved around a ton when off road, the 1up stuff has been much more stable for me. The Yakima is riveted together and loosens up over time vs. the 1up that is all bolts and fully rebuildable. The Yakima also started rusting after 4-5 years and I live in a desert lol.

I also live in the desert but no rust. Hmm... But glad you like the 1up. I got my Yakima for free so definitely not complaining lol

 

[Deleted member 57233]

I also live in the desert but no rust. Hmm... But glad you like the 1up. I got my Yakima for free so definitely not complaining lol

Same here, technically I was/am a Yakima "brand ambassador"

They make a lot of good stuff, just some of the lineup falls short.

 

[vicsvx]

Same here, technically I was/am a Yakima "brand ambassador"

They make a lot of good stuff, just some of the lineup falls short.

But that's when anything...I mean look at jeep love my gladiator but for the price I could have gotten a loaded ram for cheaper. Better ride, more tech... But here I am

 

[Dargo]

The 2 Thule racks are for sale for $200. The Billie bars are for sale $200. I live in northeast WISCONSIN. If you want them shipped, you will have to pay the shipping and packaging costs.

 

[vicsvx]

Where/when do you usually ride? I mostly go to Sonoran Preserve (Apache Wash) or Browns Ranch. Planning to get out more now that it’s cooling down. I’m good for 10-15 miles

Down I'm the dirty T Mostly... Sedona... Haven't rode in Phoenix yet however

 

[sohcrates]

Thanks for the photos! I’m just about to order- I don’t have a cover yet but it appears I can add a diamondback later

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