Mountain bikes in the bed

Galaxian · 06-06-2006, 10:15 PM

I just installed 4 bike mounts in the bed of the Titan, using the utilitrack. The pics show 2 bikes mounted. If I removed the bed divider and bed extender mounts I could easily fit 4 bikes and other gear.

I got the Xport fork mounts from www.performancebike.com for $9.99 each, and used 1/4" Superstrut spring nuts with 1/4" x 3/4" bolts and washers to mount them in the utilitrack. The spring nuts were $2.79 for a pack of 5 at Home Depot. Total cost to mount 4 bikes: less than $50.

Yeti77 · 06-07-2006, 07:39 AM

I have pretty much the same set up. Used Rocky Mounts instead though and have them mounted behind the cab. Good to know thought that four could fit across.

**konigfritz** · 06-07-2006, 07:42 AM

Good to know. Nice bikes. I ride a Stumpjumper Comp with fox fork.

**t22a80** · 06-07-2006, 11:37 AM

Thats pretty cool guys, I looked at the real utilitrack mounting option but its expensive. I considered using the track like that but also have the bed divider and wouldnt be able to move it. I was thinking about somehow mounting the wheel holders to the divider. Maybe screw the fork mounts to it. Do those Rocky Mounts lock? It looks like they might.

**konigfritz** · 06-07-2006, 11:41 AM

Yeah, you could bolt down the standard cleats by drilling a couple of holes. I thought about doing the same to mine.

Yeti77 · 06-07-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by t22a80

Do those Rocky Mounts lock? It looks like they might.

They do have skewers that lock. I just went w/ the reg ones though.

Galaxian · 06-07-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeti77

I have pretty much the same set up. Used Rocky Mounts instead though and have them mounted behind the cab. Good to know thought that four could fit across.

Yeah, I figured I could fit more bikes and gear with them mounted sideways, plus I have the bed extender slid up to the front, so it's blocking the front track.

Galaxian · 06-07-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by t22a80

Thats pretty cool guys, I looked at the real utilitrack mounting option but its expensive. I considered using the track like that but also have the bed divider and wouldnt be able to move it. I was thinking about somehow mounting the wheel holders to the divider. Maybe screw the fork mounts to it. Do those Rocky Mounts lock? It looks like they might.

That's not a bad idea, bolting them to the divider. However, it only takes a minute to remove the mounts with a 7/16" wrench, so I'm not worried about them being in the way. I'll use the mounts much more often than the divider.

I plan on locking the bikes by running a cable through the bikes and the tie-down eyes in the bed.

ewxlt · 11-07-2006, 03:27 PM

how's this?

i<3mytitan · 11-07-2006, 08:42 PM

good golly thats a ton of bikes...looks good!

Who's from SoCal and wants to form a mountain ride??? I'm always down to find new people to ride with and/or new trails to ride.

Yahooligan · 11-07-2006, 09:25 PM

I'm in the northern part of San Diego county (Carlsbad-ish) and have a Trek 8000 I've barely ridden since I bought it new back in 1998 or so. I'd be up for doing some riding so long as most of it is downhill.

i<3mytitan · 11-07-2006, 09:56 PM

yahooligan,

Located in Orange County. As i said, always down to find new trails. Anyone else in So Cal down for a ride?