All Things Bikes and Tacos! (...and every vehicle imaginable)

Got a new bike a few weeks ago. Finally had time to take it on a group ride. About to do the same as ^^, but finding a thru-axle mount that works with the front fork is tough, about to hack at one. Still using the Jeep rack.

 

Explored Raging River, WA on Saturday. Phew. 20miles and 5k elevation gain

 

I like the kickers in the pic!

 

Looks like some hero dirt

 

its finally fall here in new england and I lucked in to 8 days off work, pretty sure I'll take advantage of this and explore some new spots in northern NH and VT.

 

snapped a few after yesterdays ride.

 

I've not ridden ski bowl for ~20 years, looking forward to moving back to the PNW and riding there again.

 

it's a great place to ride when I don't feel like pedaling uphill and want to ride my DH rig. Timberline's bike park will be open next year with a great 3 year trail building plan being overseen by gravity logic (helped build some of whistler's finest)

 

did you check rocky mounts

 

I did, but they are so overpriced for what they are. I somehow ended up a free 15x100 from Amazon. Need to shave a few mm off each side and find some T-Nuts to bolt it to the rail. Also thought about just mounting it to a board like I did with my old Taco and strapping the bike down.

 

Dude you have a multi-thousand dollar bike lol. The least you could do is spend $250 on a decent system

 

True, the main advantage I see to spending more would be on a locking setup, but I already have a stout cable system. For now, I've already got what I need, just need to slightly modify it to make it work.

 

Anyone have a recommendation on a hitch tray rack other than 1Up?

I know 1Up is the top choice from most everyone, myself included, but I can get any of the other big name brands at about 40%.

 

The Yakima dr tray looks pretty nice. If I wasn’t a cheap ass and love the tailgate pad, I’d get that one.

 

It does look nice. I think it only accepts 26-29" wheels though. I have kids so I need as much wheel size range as I can get.

Tailgate pads are nice. I run a topper which make them a little more challenging. I currently run a fork mount on a 2x6 in the bed which is great for security. I'm just getting tired of taking the front wheel off. Yes folks, I know it isn't hard and only takes a few minutes; but I'm tired of it and would like to try a hitch mount.

 

Ultimate single track riding around Kennedy Meadows. There's stuff for bikes and motos.

RZ Rob

 

is that a tent on the back of your truck ?

 

@Coot83 Heard you're moving to Scottsdale? That should put you in reach of some good riding!

Edit: Checked trailforks, North and West Scottsdale is stacked with trails!

 

Yes Sir....

 

An expensive bike rack....

Big Bend State Park in 17

Mines the specialized comp 6 fatty in the back. The other two have been replaced (white was stolen in Austin and the other because the guy has way too much free time and money).

Not pictured is my comp allez