Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

[Kevin B.]

I'm not nice to my bikes either, and I've always been a bit paranoid about something happening to mine. You're not helping.

 

[Gawynz]

Any good mounting option recommendations to make this a thing?

 

[Kevin B.]

Definitely. How much you wanna spend? Easy to DIY, but there's commercial options too. The one I saw that I really liked was really similar to number two, it was made of bent pipe that he'd connected with threaded rod so he could adjust for tire size, and it attached to a piece of superstrut he'd bolted to bed so he could pull it out when he wasn't using it. Pretty slick.

A tailgate pad is easier though.

 

[Gawynz]

I like that pipeline rack setup (2nd pic). Any issue with the back end bouncing around?

 

[Kevin B.]

I couldn't say. I doubt it, but a bungie cord would make short of that if it did.

 

[ChestonScout]

I have a rack that I use to haul 3 dirt bikes in the bed and still use my fold up tonneau cover. I use it for mt bikes too. I lightly use my dirt bike straps on the handle bars. Obviously wouldn’t work with carbon bars. It’s not the most convenient but it does work. I’d do tailgate pad if it wasn’t for wanting the tonneau cover

 

[glockman]

I plan on making a couple of these this year to run on my Tacoma. I use a tailgate pad but these can easily be removed with one strap and thrown behind the seat for quick deploy. Plus they won't block your backup camera.

BomberStrap

bomberstrap.com

 

[RockChucker]

Ooooo I really like that. I’d buy a couple from ya.

 

[Gawynz]

I ended up getting a Thule Insta-Gater. I was a bit hesitant but I'm actually impressed with how solid it holds. Still pricey but cheaper/easier/more flexible than other options.

 

[frieed]

Hard Nope on this one...

https://imgur.com/gvAd4Ui

 

[benjy]

I plan on making a couple of these this year to run on my Tacoma. I use a tailgate pad but these can easily be removed with one strap and thrown behind the seat for quick deploy. Plus they won't block your backup camera.

BomberStrap

bomberstrap.com

I don’t use my tailgate pad much, mostly because I need bed space, but it seems like my tailgate pad has a ton of tire marks on it.

I’ve always wondered if those single bike pads could cause paint damage if you care about that kind of thing?

 

[glockman]

I don’t use my tailgate pad much, mostly because I need bed space, but it seems like my tailgate pad has a ton of tire marks on it.

I’ve always wondered if those single bike pads could cause paint damage if you care about that kind of thing?

I wonder the same thing. I also worry about the tailgate pad grinding dirt into the paint so I always clean the tailgate before putting it on. I think the bomber strap is a bit overpriced for >$100 and it looks pretty easy to replicate with some Cordura, a few feet of webbing and some foam, so I'll give it a shot at some point. If it doesn't protect the paint, I'm only out a few bucks and some time or I can sell it to Dave

 

[Tebbsjeep]

I got a good deal on a used Mac ride today. We're going to take it out right now. I might be more excited than my daughter.