Fitting bike in the bed

[Westsidetruck]

Did anyone see them close the bed with the bike in the back on the first edition at the Chicago show? I seem to recall pictures of a bike fitting with the wood rack in the back. My guess is that it would depend on where the bike fork mount is mounted on the 2x4. Seems like the bike can be positioned further back in the bed. If it is a difficult fit, nice to know there is a hitch for a bike rack. Of course you can always just lay a bike in the bed as well.

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[Rkbrumbelow]

I own a Flite 747 20, my understanding is I just remove the front tire and turn the forks sideways for transport.

 

[Westsidetruck]

That makes perfect sense. From the car show video, it looked like all that was needed was another couple of inches and turning the fork sideways would do the trick.

 

[ace1642]

I own a Thule T2 Pro XTR 2” receiver bike rack from my last truck, so I’ll be using that to have full use of the bed space.
With a 5 foot bed you have to turn the bike side ways to fit with the tailgate up.
This truck will require the front wheel off and the tailgate halfway down to fit a bike straight.

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

That makes perfect sense. From the car show video, it looked like all that was needed was another couple of inches and turning the fork sideways would do the trick.

I would never put that kind of cross stress on my wheel, but it's not a normal bike nor is it normal size. since I also will be transporting my wheelchair
I suspect I will install a frame mount and tip it to 30+ degrees to fit.

 

[Zepper]

Did anyone see them close the bed with the bike in the back on the first edition at the Chicago show? I seem to recall pictures of a bike fitting with the wood rack in the back. My guess is that it would depend on where the bike fork mount is mounted on the 2x4. Seems like the bike can be positioned further back in the bed. If it is a difficult fit, nice to know there is a hitch for a bike rack. Of course you can always just lay a bike in the bed as well.

 

[ace1642]

That works too but I’m not a fan. All I see is scratching form the cover and the wheels plus the extra pressure on your headset. Hitch mount (vertical or horizontal)or bed mount for me.

 

[Zepper]

That works too but I’m not a fan. All I see is scratching form the cover and the wheels plus the extra pressure on your headset. Hitch mount (vertical or horizontal)or bed mount for me.

Meh. My tail gate is getting a clear vinyl wrap, the bumper is cheap plastic and will get scuffed up anyway and nothing about this hurts the head set.

 

[slashy42]

I feel like that can scratch up the tailgate, does anyone have much experience with that?

 

[Down]

Meh. My tail gate is getting a clear vinyl wrap, the bumper is cheap plastic and will get scuffed up anyway and nothing about this hurts the head set.

EXACTLY my thoughts. And no way I'd want to go with a hitch mount rack. The shorter length of the Mav is what made me so interested. Add on a hitch, and you'll end up longer than a Ranger and sacrifice the Mav's most unique feature, IMO.

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

I feel like that can scratch up the tailgate, does anyone have much experience with that?

My bike cost 2k, rims are about 200 of that. No way in H would I transport a bike that way even if it were a huffy. You are asking for rim and tyre damage even disregarding tailgate damage.

remember, as air flows across the spokes it changes velocity.Any compressible fluid is then going to cause a pressure differential. (Tyres are going to start to rotate) which means not only impact and scratching from normal braking and acceleration but also rotary surface damage to both objects, and you do not want sidewall damage on your bike tyre.

 

[JASmith]

I feel like that can scratch up the tailgate, does anyone have much experience with that?

Literally anything you put on a tailgate that hasn't been washed first will cause the dirt to act as sandpaper when pushed around on the surface, its unavoidable. It could work, but you'd need to carry around a bottle of quick detailer spray and clean microfiber to clean the surface first before laying that protector on top. Same as with any car bra for example.

Tyres are going to start to rotate

A simple velcro strap can keep the tires from rotating, but its moot for me as we're looking to trade our bicycles in for some foldable e-bikes. That way they fit in a wheeled plastic tote. Easy if you have 2-people anyway.

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

A simple velcro strap can keep the tires from rotating, but its moot for me as we're looking to trade our bicycles in for some foldable e-bikes. That way they fit in a wheeled plastic tote. Easy if you have 2-people anyway.

then I put harmonics possibly into my spokes. I know, I am not the normal rider, but we ride a lot in Augusta (my other locale) and on a distance racing bike every change is significant.

as for surface damage, spot on.

I am considering a DipYourCar option so I can lay the corporate logo between the base colorshift and the topcoat bonus is it is peel-able and leaves no residue or oxidation on the factory paint.

 

[BGP]

then I put harmonics possibly into my spokes. I know, I am not the normal rider, but we ride a lot in Augusta (my other locale) and on a distance racing bike every change is significant.

as for surface damage, spot on.

I am considering a DipYourCar option so I can lay the corporate logo between the base colorshift and the topcoat bonus is it is peel-able and leaves no residue or oxidation on the factory paint.

I transport my mountain bike on a tailgate pad, as do all my riding buddies. The wheels don't rotate, they're held tight against the tailgate pad. I haven't noticed any scratching when I've removed the pad, but that's a valid point. I drive a 15 year old Frontier. I may be more hestitant with a brand new Maverick.

On a related note, I recently read an article from a well known carbon bike frame repair shop. They mentioned repairs they've completed on carbon frames that were transported on tailgate pads. The problem happens when the owner doesn't velcro strap the frame tightly to the pad and then drives over potholes at speed. The bike can 'bounce' on the pad and damage the carbon frame downtube. This applies to carbon frames only. I've never seen, heard, or read about any other bike damage associated with these pads.

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

I transport my mountain bike on a tailgate pad, as do all my riding buddies. The wheels don't rotate, they're held tight against the tailgate pad. I haven't noticed any scratching when I've removed the pad, but that's a valid point. I drive a 15 year old Frontier. I may be more hestitant with a brand new Maverick.

On a related note, I recently read an article from a well known carbon bike frame repair shop. They mentioned repairs they've completed on carbon frames that were transported on tailgate pads. The problem happens when the owner doesn't velcro strap the frame tightly to the pad and then drives over potholes at speed. The bike can 'bounce' on the pad and damage the carbon frame downtube. This applies to carbon frames only. I've never seen, heard, or read about any other bike damage associated with these pads.

Mountain bikes are built very differently, my flite 747 is frame mounted when I transport it. Your bike is built for shock, mine, not so much so.

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