Mountain Bikes - How are you guys carrying them??

[D10S86]

How are you guys carrying your mountain bikes in your gladiators? Anyone use one of these?

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[gsxr310]

Not a Thule brand. I’m using a dakine

 

[OMTBiker]

I use a 1-UpUSA hitch rack when I am not towing and have started to put together a bed rack for when I tow. For the bed rack I bought the BillieBars rack and will be using 1-UpUSA roof racks mounted to the cross bars. The BillieBars rack has an optional Molle panels that mounts on the sides of the rack as well which offers additional capability. I wanted something that keeps full functionality of the bed and tonneau cover.

 

[mazeppa]

 

[Bkinnell]

I am using a FOX one but same sort of idea. Has been great no issues.

 

[Levi.Butler]

Nailed it!

 

[D10S86]

I use a 1-UpUSA hitch rack when I am not towing and have started to put together a bed rack for when I tow. For the bed rack I bought the BillieBars rack and will be using 1-UpUSA roof racks mounted to the cross bars. The BillieBars rack has an optional Molle panels that mounts on the sides of the rack as well which offers additional capability. I wanted something that keeps full functionality of the bed and tonneau cover.

What are your total costs for going this route? I’m liking the idea but wondering if I can hide the purchase from my wife. Meaning, how much extra do I need to put away in my side account to buy this setup ?

 

[D10S86]

Not a Thule brand. I’m using a dakine

I’m diggin it man, this just looks cool too. I still can’t figure out how the bikes stay on. Watched a YouTube video but still not getting it. The physics behind a small strap over the frame and no other holding mechanisms is blowing my mind

 

[D10S86]

Is that the max tow package?

 

[gouacats]

DIY bed rails and cross bars with a Kuat roof rack that I already had. Very solid.

 

[OMTBiker]

What are your total costs for going this route? I’m liking the idea but wondering if I can hide the purchase from my wife. Meaning, how much extra do I need to put away in my side account to buy this setup ?

For which setup; the hitch rack, bed rack, or both?

Hitch rack is $569-$619 depending on Silver or Black
Roof Racks are $219-$239 each depending on Silver or Black
BillieBars are $475 for the rack, side molle panels are $185 each
Add in Shipping and Tax.

Not cheap but really nice! Start saving those pennies, having side (slush fund) accounts are always best to hide money from prying eyes

The 1-UpUSA racks are the best out there hands down. I have had the hitch rack for 14 years, it looks and it performs the same as new. While I have not mounted or used the BillieBars, they are extruded aluminum and are very beefy. Overkill for my use case but still allows me to keep and use the soft rollup tonneau cover. This setup is also lower profile than most other setups.

 

[gsxr310]

I’m diggin it man, this just looks cool too. I still can’t figure out how the bikes stay on. Watched a YouTube video but still not getting it. The physics behind a small strap over the frame and no other holding mechanisms is blowing my mind

With the handlebars turned, it wedges the bottom frame against the tailgate to allow minimal movement.

 

[MSGEngineering]

I second the 1up. Im fabbing one for the bed to use when I tow the camper.

 

[RodRecket]

In the bed. I also have a swing away for when I'm camping and have the tent on top.

 

[TexasTJ]

I used to use a moving blanket and a ratchet strap, similar to the tailgate pads. I actually had my bike like that when someone pulled out in front of me and totaled my old truck. Bike didn't budge.

Currently running a 1UP hitch rack since I already had it as a roof rack on a previous car.

Once I get my diamondback I'm planning on setting it up on the crossbars.

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