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

You're correct about simply replacing the provided hardware with the flush mount kit. That's the kit I ordered and exactly what I did.

 

It's pretty easy to switch it back and forth from the hitch and roof. Maybe 10 minutes tops. Just make sure you order the correct list of parts (such as standard vs. flush mount for the roof rack).

With four bikes, I guess you would order whatever combo you need for hitch + roof preferences. Perhaps a Double hitch + 2 Add-on Frames + 2 Roof Racks, or something similar?

Here's my order list:

 

If you’re going to put them on the roof you need to be 1) pretty tall if you are lifted, 2) have some sliders or steps.

 

Treated myself to some much needed upgrades. This is my first bike a 2019 stumpy st al I’ve been riding for almost 2 years now. Found a new take off fox factory 36 and evol dps for a steal off Pinkbike and couldn’t help myself. Such a big difference.

 

Forgive my ignorance but couldn’t you just buy an Add-on rack and just buy the flush mount kit separately? Is there any difference between the Add-on and the roof rack minus the hardware.

 

The add on is broken into two pieces, the roof trays are a solid piece the full length. At least that's how mine are.

 

Ended up hitting Shindagin Hollow State Forest in the way up to Watkins Glen. If your ever in that area I highly recommend checking it out! Had a lot of fun features and it definitely gets taken care of. Gonna try and hit Erwin before I leave.

 

I like the Mojo. If I were shopping bikes right now, the 130mm rear travel version would be on my short list. Of course the types of trails that you want to ride may make it a good or bad choice. The different Mojo models have different front/rear travel amounts, so there are different options there for various riding styles and terrain. IMO, for an all around bike the 130mm Mojo would be a better option than the 140mm or larger versions.

Similarly, the Bronson is a lot of bike and probably not what you want for an all around bike. There was some Bronson talk in this thread recently, I think in the past week or so if you search for it.

 

General info should anyone be looking for it in the future. Cane Creek calls out Slick Honey as the suggested grease for spring swaps and maintenance on their coil forks.

They did state that most any brand grease would likely work, but that’s what they build with and what they’d suggest for users.

 

I put Fox fluid in my Rockshox fork yesterday

 

For you guys with tailgate pads, do you take it off and put in the cab while you're riding so it doesn't get stolen? I'm currently using a fork mount and am getting tired of taking my wheel off and putting it back all the time so thinking about other options.

 

so far I have not. I actually leave mine on nearly full time lol.

but mine was free so...little less concern for it?

 

Took advantage of good weather in Moab earlier this week! Drove Chicken Corners/Hurrah pass out to a beautiful campsite and bent my bike rack. I am going to beef it up and weld on a support to keep this from happening again. A lift would help too, eventually...

 

No, I lock my tailgate so the straps going underneath the panel are locked into place. Someone would have to cut the straps to take it (which would make no sense)

 

Ok, one last question regarding the 1up rack prior to purchasing. I'm evaluating two options:

1. Super Duty Single + Add-On = $600
2. Heavy Duty Double = $570

I'm leaning toward option 1 since it offers me the flexibility between using one/two platforms. Can anyone chime in, which option makes more sense to you?

 

You couldn't just... pull them through?

 

if you do anything "single", you can only have a max of 3 trays on your rack.
whatever your base rack is + 2 is their recommendation. I've heard you can put more but...definitely not recommended.

That said, I have a super duty double and it works just fine. sometimes the second try is empty but it hardly ever bothers me. and it stows away real nicely as well.

 

at least on my tailgate with my current pad, you'd have to unhook a shit ton of things and the tailgate sits pretty flush with the bed so it makes it really difficult to get the straps through. i've never heard of someone getting a tailgate pad being stolen.