Mountain Bike Short Bed Setups

Removing front wheel to load a bike is probably the worst bike rack idea ever LOL.

Not mine, but the pipeline rack is probably what you are looking for.

 

I've had pretty much every setup for a Tacoma, and that's why I ended up designing my mounts.

Tailgate Pad - takes up all the bed space



Hitch - Hated how long the backend was





Hitch on swingout - Hated how long the backend was





Roof Rack - On a lifted truck a bit cumbersome to huck up there. not to mention who wants to shoulder press their bike after a long ride?



My SideRide Bike mounts - The sweet spot. up and out of the way, only a smidge wider with the handlebars. Bed space free for hauling anything or a softopper / bestop / other covers

 

I have both a tailgate pad and a hitch rack. I use the tailgate pad 95% of the time it’s super quick and easy for my weekly rides. I use the hitch rack for vacation and what not when I need the bed space.

 

I've got a Race Face T2 tailgate pad. Gonna try it for the first time on a trip from NYC to Cleveland this week. Anyone else use one of these for trips over 100 miles?

 

not the race face one, but i use my dakine dlx for all my trips. its over 100 miles from my house to any bike park. ive taken bikes from colorado springs to santa fe, all over colorado, on and off road, up and down mountains. works great

 

I had the pipeline rack and immediately returned it. Not even close to sturdy enough for my 29er enduro bike.

 

Good to know. Thanks.

 

Don't like the covers that go over the tailgate as they cause micro scratches

 

Im a fan of the sidemounts too. Super Easy on and off. But what really got my attention is that tailgate Topo map! Talk to me

 

Etsy special

 

If you aren't putting a topper on or won't be carrying anything in the bed, the best solution is a tailgate pad, hands down. Taking the wheel on/off every time is a nuisance and being able to just put your bike over the pad and have it ready to go in 10 seconds is nice.

 

Micro scratches??? You drive a truck right?

 

and?

 

those "micro scratches" are super dangerous.

 

How do you strap the bike in?

 

Just throw some tie downs on it or throw a towel down and Ill just lay it on its side. Its heavy at like 50lbs so its not going anywhere

 

Ding ding, winner

 

Damn bro, looks like you got bigger issues in your garage. I see racoons have been digging a hole in your ceiling!

 

Lol, that "vent" has been there for awhile. Had a little water leak and just haven't patched her up. Sad to say its been yearsssss

 

I love the side mount option on a bed rack. It’s so easy to load and unload.