Bike racks

Dcrooks84 · 05-15-2008, 01:32 PM

Does anyone know of a good bike rack for the 2nd gen tacos? I'm starting to get into mountain biking and want to start hitting some trails that are a good distance away and I don't want my bike or my buddies sliding around in the bed. By the way I am talking about mountain bikes

mjp2 · 05-15-2008, 01:38 PM

All you need to know, and it ties right into the bed rail system:
http://www.rockymounts.com/clutch

Toyota's fork-mount solution allows the bikes to wiggle back and forth and loosens the cleat it's attached to. I recommend against it.

lsocoee · 05-15-2008, 01:41 PM

I've seen one that holds two bikes against the side of the truck. I like that because both wheels stay attached.

j4x4ar3 · 05-15-2008, 02:23 PM

I really need to take a new photo of my truck. I have the Toyota cross bars on the bed of my truck and Thule tray racks attached to them. I use the cross bars for skis as well. Love the setup since I can still pack stuff under the bikes when I go camping.

GunMetalSteak · 05-15-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mjp2

All you need to know, and it ties right into the bed rail system:
http://www.rockymounts.com/clutch

Toyota's fork-mount solution allows the bikes to wiggle back and forth and loosens the cleat it's attached to. I recommend against it.

before you spend the $40 bucks i would check this mod out :

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=120255

lsocoee · 05-15-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunMetalSteak

before you spend the $40 bucks i would check this mod out :

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=120255

and they're on sale! http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true

roxspin72 · 05-15-2008, 03:59 PM

Wish I knew about these options earlier. I got the mounts from Toyota that hook right up to the Bed cleets, works good but priced around $40ish each.

Evil Monkey · 05-15-2008, 04:16 PM

I have a hitch rack.

Dcrooks84 · 05-16-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunMetalSteak

before you spend the $40 bucks i would check this mod out :

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=120255

Hell yeah and thats also a pretty clean look.

Thanks everyone for your help!

lsocoee · 05-16-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roxspin72

Wish I knew about these options earlier. I got the mounts from Toyota that hook right up to the Bed cleets, works good but priced around $40ish each.

around 40 plus you lose a cleat.

grampa · 05-17-2008, 06:54 PM

Another option is to get a 4' piece of 2x6" board, and screw in a couple of those clamps. You can put the bikes in the bed in either direction, or even do two boards and carry four bikes.

Then toss the boards in the garage when you're not mountain biking.

Even works with a canopy.

lsocoee · 05-17-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grampa

Another option is to get a 4' piece of 2x6" board, and screw in a couple of those clamps. You can put the bikes in the bed in either direction, or even do two boards and carry four bikes.

Then toss the boards in the garage when you're not mountain biking.

Even works with a canopy.

Welcome to the site grampa.

Another great idea. Thanks. I've seen people twist the mounts so the handlebars go in at an angle to the truck bed.

buyobuyo · 05-18-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

I've seen one that holds two bikes against the side of the truck. I like that because both wheels stay attached.

I think this is the one you're talking about http://www.recrac.com/tacoma.html. It's pretty expensive though. $100 for the first bike and $20 for each additional bike, so it would run $160 for 4 bikes. Also, I'm not sure how well it would work with non-conventional frames, like my DH bike.

lsocoee · 05-18-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by buyobuyo

I think this is the one you're talking about http://www.recrac.com/tacoma.html. It's pretty expensive though. $100 for the first bike and $20 for each additional bike, so it would run $160 for 4 bikes. Also, I'm not sure how well it would work with non-conventional frames, like my DH bike.

Yeppers, that's the one. Yes it is expensive and I don't think it would work on most full suspension designs.

w8n4mud · 05-23-2008, 10:00 PM

Hope this isnt too late but Ive got the factory roof rack on my 06 tacoma double cab . Attached to the roof rack is an inno bike carrier for my mtn bike. It works great. I purchased it at a place called Rack-it in San Diego. Im sure they have an online store. Look them up and call them. They are friendly over the phone too. Yes I do have the option of placing the tire up there to, but I either leave it in the truck or put in the back bed. Either way, it looks good on the truck. By the way, what kind of mtn bike?

danusa · 05-30-2008, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by robrjohnson

I have a hitch rack.

I use the receiver hitch too.

in2wks · 06-09-2008, 01:07 AM

yakima...mine holds 4 bikes and it goes into the hitch

L8Rmike · 06-09-2008, 01:20 AM

05 Jamis FS on a rec-rac

danusa · 06-12-2008, 01:34 AM

I keep mine on, It is steel and keeps tailgaters back.

Greenblazer · 06-12-2008, 04:43 AM

Anybody know of a bike rack that would fit my bike?

Later,

Allan Greenblazer

05-15-2008, 01:32 PM	#1
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grampa Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3848 Posts: 3 07 Pre-Runner Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic	Another option is to get a 4' piece of 2x6" board, and screw in a couple of those clamps. You can put the bikes in the bed in either direction, or even do two boards and carry four bikes. Then toss the boards in the garage when you're not mountain biking. Even works with a canopy.

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