BIKE RACKS AND CARRIERS FOR CARS MEGATHREAD - all questions asked and answered here
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this looks awsome who did this for you and how much did it cost ??
mongoosemichael
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Rooftop Carrier on Ute Tray?
I put 6 coach bolts wit the heads ground off through the back of the tub held in place with nuts. The back wheel slots in between two of them.
Simple velcro strap around the guard and the rear tyre oci strap through the front wheels . Held it quite well but fur the long highway drives i also put a ratchet strap across over the back wheels they didn't move an inch . Would get better photos but sold that car.
I put 6 coach bolts wit the heads ground off through the back of the tub held in place with nuts. The back wheel slots in between two of them.
Simple velcro strap around the guard and the rear tyre oci strap through the front wheels . Held it quite well but fur the long highway drives i also put a ratchet strap across over the back wheels they didn't move an inch . Would get better photos but sold that car.
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I use the Rocky Mount fork mounts as well. On my hilux i have bolted them to the lip on the top of the tub. I have one either side so i can carry the wifes bike. My remedy 29 just fits inside the tub with the back wheel touching the rear tailgate when it is closed.
They adapt to carring 15mm axle and 20mm axle. I dont ride (or want to ride) with anyone with a 9mm qr front so not an issue for me
They adapt to carring 15mm axle and 20mm axle. I dont ride (or want to ride) with anyone with a 9mm qr front so not an issue for me
lindz1817
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I would definitely recommend rockymounts in this regard. They fit a 20mm axle, but come with shims that clip in for 15mm and a 15mm dummy axle for 9mm QR. You can also lock them which is nice. I've been running them for about 8 months or so now and they have been great!
lindz1817
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I made it with some help with design (and use of tools) from my old man. Then had milspec manufacturing powder coat it. I didn't find anything good for the falcon ute so went this way and made one, has worked flawlessly. Also designed so 4 hex bolts and the whole thing lifts out, if it's going to get in the way when you're carrying something large.
Steam powered
Squid
Not on the floor of the ute, but a bit higher so I could put crap in the ute for going to 24's. Bolts on to the standard mounting points. Got a spare tonneau cover and notched it. 10 mins on or off.
I used a couple of ISO slot roof bars so the racks would slot in.
Make it as high, or low as you like.
IMO, I like wheels on. with all the axle standards now I can take any bike (mine or mates) without adapters (that get lost and are a pain to buy). Don't have to find a home for a dirty wheel either.
I used a couple of ISO slot roof bars so the racks would slot in.
Make it as high, or low as you like.
IMO, I like wheels on. with all the axle standards now I can take any bike (mine or mates) without adapters (that get lost and are a pain to buy). Don't have to find a home for a dirty wheel either.
GeoffRidesBikes
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That is bang on, love it.
crank1979
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Very nice job.
Wilson_753
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That looks great, still a bit to many straps required for me though.
Good idea, do you have any close up pictures of the rack without bikes on it? also which racks did you use?
blacksp20
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I have Yakima Highrollers and I don't think it will suit the ute tray very well unless you mount them up high. The front arm folds out a fair way and will strike the cab unless they are mounted almost at roof level, otherwise they'd have to be slid back a few feet and the rear wheel would then be way past the tailgate.
Mounting them backward could work, but the rear wheel may then contact the cab if you have them too far back and I'd think they'd still protrude past the end of the tailgate by a long shot.
I can give you measurements of them if you are keen to try and fit them.
Mounting them backward could work, but the rear wheel may then contact the cab if you have them too far back and I'd think they'd still protrude past the end of the tailgate by a long shot.
I can give you measurements of them if you are keen to try and fit them.
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Squid
Great Racks
When you no longer have access to green utes, such racks can be adapted to other hosts.
Here is the rack off.
Note the roof rail bar front and rear (pick up any ISO slot roof bar cheap). I made it so I could position the roof bars in many locations (note holes on flat strips where the roof bars mount) as most off the shelf carriers front mount is fixed relative to where the bike is held).
Aluminium "carrier" shown is one of the the extras used when taking lots of bikes as it can be slid forward or backward where most off the shelf roof carriers cannot. Uses three straps (and ideally a ratchet tie down over the handlebars ) and the back wheel. Not a bad unit but not as solid as I would have liked. The aluminium is fairly flexible which is why this one is pushed forward as far as possible. If you are interested the aluminium extrusion is "Signpost aluminium". An extrusion normally cut into ~40mm lengths & drilled to hold aluminium signs to your standard gal signpost
I use Mont Blanc Barracuda's as 1) Well engineered. 2) Used to be able to get a pair cheap through Chainreaction 3) Wheels on. 4) low profile when no bike on them. 5) Can disassemble and change LH to RH or Vise Versa.
Disadvantage with these is 2.1" max front tyre width without letting the front tyre down. (The later model Piranha fits 2.35's or something) I just suck it up and pump up before a ride if what I'm riding has a fattie on the front (Track pump in boot anyway).
NOTE: for mounting on the floor of a ute tray, how the front wheel tray is below the roof bar mounting. Need to space it off the floor a little. (No problems for me as mine was spaced a lot)
If you look at the top pic you may note that the car had roof bars on it. Why not use them? Well Trailer had 5 bikes on it and allow 13 kg / bike, plus some for a carrier and roof bars and its all too heavy. What I did was once camped etc. I could grab one of the Mont Blancs off the trailer and put it on the car. (Another reason to have the ISO rails on the rack frame.)
When you no longer have access to green utes, such racks can be adapted to other hosts.
Here is the rack off.
Note the roof rail bar front and rear (pick up any ISO slot roof bar cheap). I made it so I could position the roof bars in many locations (note holes on flat strips where the roof bars mount) as most off the shelf carriers front mount is fixed relative to where the bike is held).
Aluminium "carrier" shown is one of the the extras used when taking lots of bikes as it can be slid forward or backward where most off the shelf roof carriers cannot. Uses three straps (and ideally a ratchet tie down over the handlebars ) and the back wheel. Not a bad unit but not as solid as I would have liked. The aluminium is fairly flexible which is why this one is pushed forward as far as possible. If you are interested the aluminium extrusion is "Signpost aluminium". An extrusion normally cut into ~40mm lengths & drilled to hold aluminium signs to your standard gal signpost
I use Mont Blanc Barracuda's as 1) Well engineered. 2) Used to be able to get a pair cheap through Chainreaction 3) Wheels on. 4) low profile when no bike on them. 5) Can disassemble and change LH to RH or Vise Versa.
Disadvantage with these is 2.1" max front tyre width without letting the front tyre down. (The later model Piranha fits 2.35's or something) I just suck it up and pump up before a ride if what I'm riding has a fattie on the front (Track pump in boot anyway).
NOTE: for mounting on the floor of a ute tray, how the front wheel tray is below the roof bar mounting. Need to space it off the floor a little. (No problems for me as mine was spaced a lot)
If you look at the top pic you may note that the car had roof bars on it. Why not use them? Well Trailer had 5 bikes on it and allow 13 kg / bike, plus some for a carrier and roof bars and its all too heavy. What I did was once camped etc. I could grab one of the Mont Blancs off the trailer and put it on the car. (Another reason to have the ISO rails on the rack frame.)
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rearviewmirror
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I'm mounting this on my Hilux tray hard lid.
fatboyonabike
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lots of space to be gained here, by throwing away the roadie in the middle!:behindsofa:
mongoosemichael
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Yeah that was just there to show the three bikes . But I'm sure I will have to ride it before I'm back on the mountain bike.
rearviewmirror
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Kuat rack with built in repair stand.