DIY bike rack

[kcirevam]

How I've been doing it.

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[mav_nav]

Something like this attached to a 2x4? My bike doesn't have a quick release, so I am also looking for a DIY solution which doesn't involve taking the wheel off

 

[Phranc68]

How I've been doing it.

Well done.

 

[Phranc68]

I just turned the bike sideways

Why wouldn't you just lay the bike down in the bed? Catty-corner, could probably close the TG.

I took your advice, the bike stands perfectly on the diagonal. Anchor a strap (wrapped once on the frame) to the tie down of your choice and it's secure. Tailgate closes.

 

[Chris McD]

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...bike-tail-gate-cover-pad-on-maverick-bed.650/

No need to remove the wheel either. Another option is bed cross bars and a Yakima Front Loader or something similar.

cheapest route would be the pipe rack that someone posted.

 

[Jakb]

I will be interested in what you come up with as well. Appreciate if you post it. Thx!

It's not the cheapest but i bought some custom cut 80/20 to go across the bed in the flexbed slots

The Thule has bolts to fit, they just need a tiny bit shaved off

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1503 1.5x

The hope is once I get the truck i can grind away the edges and put some rubber ends on there. They will fit right into the slots and be easily removable and collapsible.

Overall it's not cheap but it should be a quick in and out.

 

[Phranc68]

It's not the cheapest but i bought some custom cut 80/20 to go across the bed in the flexbed slots

The Thule has bolts to fit, they just need a tiny bit shaved off

1534-Lite

1503 1.5x

The hope is once I get the truck i can grind away the edges and put some rubber ends on there. They will fit right into the slots and be easily removable and collapsible.

Overall it's not cheap but it should be a quick in and out.

I love it. Well done. Will your bike fit with the tailgate closed?

My current set up rides just higher than the tailgate for both my skis and bike

 

[Jakb]

I love it. Well done. Will your bike fit with the tailgate closed?

My current set up rides just higher than the tailgate for both my skis and bike

I still don't have a build date so i dunno officially. I'm pretty confident it won't close as I ride a larger bicycle, but my main goal was to have it sit lower in the bed and be compatable with a trifold.

I'll let you know how it fits in.....March?

 

[Phranc68]

I still don't have a build date so i dunno officially. I'm pretty confident it won't close as I ride a larger bicycle, but my main goal was to have it sit lower in the bed and be comparable with a trifold.

I'll let you know how it fits in.....March?

Good luck and I hope it's sooner!

 

[which07]

Multi-mode DIY bike rack:

 

[Phranc68]

Well done!

 

[shizelbs]

Get some drop handles for that bike.

 

[Luthinator]

Multi-mode DIY bike rack:

Do yo have any issues with the bikes rubbing on each other?

 

[which07]

Do yo have any issues with the bikes rubbing on each other?

I use adjustable rachet tie-down straps to the D-rings, no problems. I have switched to a tailhitch bike carrier recently to carry other items in the bed.

 

[710-oil-614]

If you did that with a carbon frame, you'd have a VERY good chance of cracking the downtube, especially on a bumpy road surface.
(USAC Licensed Mechanic)

How is that any different than my hitch mount rack that applies pressure to the top tube?

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