Best Way to Carry Bikes

Gman · 06-30-2004, 08:58 AM

I just wanted to survey the folks on the MB about the best way to carry bikes. I have 2 mountain bikes that I would like to carry, but I don't have the utility bed option with the tracks/movable cleats. I don't want to install a (raised) bed rack because of expense and the permanent mod. I suppose I could just strap them in using the standard tie-downs. I just don't want them bouncing around against each other. Any ideas?

z3axv · 06-30-2004, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gman

I just wanted to survey the folks on the MB about the best way to carry bikes. I have 2 mountain bikes that I would like to carry, but I don't have the utility bed option with the tracks/movable cleats. I don't want to install a (raised) bed rack because of expense and the permanent mod. I suppose I could just strap them in using the standard tie-downs. I just don't want them bouncing around against each other. Any ideas?

Utilitrack Yakima bicycle mount

This is excellent:

Sorry, my bad. Didn't read the "but I don't have the utility bed option with the tracks/movable cleats".

ski_freak · 06-30-2004, 09:38 AM

and without the utility bed features

Quick Bike Rack Project

Gman · 06-30-2004, 10:36 AM

Thanks. I'll have to give it a bit of thought before I punch holes through the bed of my truck, but it gives me some ideas.

ski_freak · 06-30-2004, 11:21 AM

You shouldn't have to punch holes in your bed.
I removed the rubber grommets in my XE bed. Those are the standard holes used for the Utilitrac.

The approximate cost for me was $40.
$20 Yakima block head
$20 For the other materials at Home Depot

Gman · 06-30-2004, 01:03 PM

I'll have to give it a look - My Titan came with a drop-in bed liner. Are the grommets visible with a dealer drop-in liner?