SideRide Bike Mounts from Squareone Creations

**Thanks everyone for the successful group buys! From here on out, if you want to buy a SideRide Bike Mount set with little to no wait, visit https://squareonecreations.com/collections/sideride-bike-mounts-1

I'm keeping this thread around for Q&A, SideRide Updates, and installed photos.**

Thanks for checking out this group buy for my new product!



What is it?

The SideRide allows you to mount your bicycle to the side of your Tacoma, even if you have a softopper. This means you get to carry a bike and have an open bed with easy access!

Why was it developed?

I developed the SideRide after not being satisfied with the options for carrying a bike on my Tacoma. I started off by using a tailgate pad. The issue was having bikes over the tailgate pretty much took up all the bed space, not to mention that having a swing-out rear bumper makes tailgate pads impossible to use.



So I moved onto using a hitch rack. This made the truck's departure angle atrocious while at the same time adding several feet to an already long rear end. I also didn't like the fact that a hitch rack blocked my tailgate for easy bed access.



After ruling out a tailgate pad and hitch rack, I experimented by transferring my roof mounted bike trays from my car to my truck's roof rack. That was a great spot for bikes except that the overall height of my truck was very tall, and that lifting your bike up over your head after a long ride wasn't always fun.



So after all the experience using existing methods I decided to develop a new place to put bikes. I decided the sides of the bed were perfect, as it wasn't too tall to lift a bike up to, and it wasn't going to take up any bed space. After some measuring I knew I wanted to keep these as close to the side as possible, so they didn't protrude too far when a bike is not mounted. I had to balance mounting them too close to the bedside that a pedal would hit my Softopper or other accessories. After a lot of time measuring, developing, and testing, the SideRide was born!

What will it fit?

This version of the SideRide will fit 2005+ Tacomas*

* 2016 and onward 3rd gen Tacomas will need to add the Bed Header Rail for the SideRide Front mount to attach securely

• Part number is - PT278-35100-BH
  • Link to OEM Parts Source - $30 at the time of this (6/10/2020)
  • $56 Genuine Toyota Accessories PT278-35100-BH Truck Bed Header Rail
    Link to Amazon Source - $56 at the time of this (6/10/2020)
  • Link to TW thread on the topic of adding the header rail

What is included?

Each SideRide comes with:

• Driver's Side OR Passenger Side Front mount
• Rear Mount
• Bed Rail Clamp for the rear mount
• 18" velcro strap for the rear tire
• T Nuts for bed rail
• 6 3/8-16 UNC Stainless Steel screws
• 6 3/8 Stainless Steel washers

SideRide Front Mount Design Details:

• 3/16" Steel for maximum stiffness while keeping a slim profile
• Raw Finish
• Hole spacing for 5/16" hardware for fork mount
• Hole and slot accommodates 3.25" to 5" width fork mounts
• Designed around these fork mounts:
  $50 RockyMounts HotRod thru-axle bike rack
  THRU Axle |
  RockyMounts LoBall quick release bike rack pick up truck
  9mm QR (NOT INCLUDED)
• Ties into both the side rail and front rail for additional rigidity
• Vertical Bend the length of the mount for rigidity
• Additional bed corner tie down spot
• 1/2" hole to mount a CB Antenna

Prototype SideRide Front mount



Example with Fork Mount:




SideRide Rear Mount Design Details:

• 3/16" Steel for maximum stiffness while keeping a slim profile
  
• Raw Finish
• 1" Thru hole for cable locks
• 2.6" flat spacing for rear
• 2 position (high and low) slots for the velcro strap for different tire heights
• Cutout for mounting of supplied bed clamp for additional support, or softopper clamp
• Bottle opener cutout for a post ride treat

Prototype SideRide Rear mount





Installed Photos:
(I painted the mounts prior to mounting)







Installed with a Softopper:

*Please note, this is the first version on a 2nd gen Tacoma*











What does it cost?

• $140 for a set + shipping

How this Group Buy will work:

• If you are interested, please comment below what version you want.

• When the list hits the closing date in a week or so, I will send out PM's to everyone on the list for specific order and payment information.

• Once everyone pays, I will start a production run. At this point, All sales are final.

• From the final payment date, turnaround should take approximately 4-6 - TBD weeks from the closing date, give or take. I'm hoping to get this down, but with Covid-19 everything that is non-essential gets less priority.

• Once these are shipped, I will contact you individually to give you a tracking number.

• Any and all updates will be posted here on TacomaWorld.

Final Notes:

• 3rd gen Tacoma's will need the Bed Header Rail to make these work properly.
• All of the photos are of the prototypes, but basically what you will receive. I added additional small features after they were taken.
• I am NOT including the fork mounts. I can not guarantee that ones not linked to above will work, however I did try to make these as universal as possible.
• I can NOT guarantee fitment in relation to your Hard Camper Shell, Bestop, or even tonneau cover. These were designed for an open bed, or a softopper.
• Please let me know if you have any questions moving forward!

GB#2 List:

Please note: Pricing might not be the same as the Group Buy #1 as I've had to make some changes to make them work with 2nd and 3rd gen Tacomas.

Driver's Side Only

1. @Trd_nick
2. @btreible90
3. @exiftom
4. @Markd99
5. @AugustaTaco
6. @AwesmeChic
7. project.pheonix_ on instagram
8. Will L - Facebook -
9. @Kyletrd12
10. @Carlos castro
11. @Murphystaco
12. @therexinator
13. @Murphystaco
14. -
15. -

Passenger Side Only

1. @lilyota12
2. @Taco_Charlie
3. @Yellowplatypuss
4. -
5. -
6. -
7. -
8. -
9. -
10. -
11. -
12. -
13. -
14. -

Both Sides

1. @Shellshock
2. @primodude
3. @patdeezy
4. @MerrickMTB
5. @Backcountry89
6. @miguel1984
7. @DarthR2D2
8. @2015TRDOffRoad - Insta for messages
9. @indoomitable
10. @3rdgentacoJuan24 - Insta for messages
11. @18Inferno
12. @TacoDude 72
    
13. @airsickbuffa1o
14. @natalie70
15. @mario23_15
16. -
17. -
18. -
19. -
20. -

Key:
= pm'd
=responded
= invoice sent
= paid
= Shipped




All parts manufactured by Squareone Creations are designed for off road use only and are explicititly NOT DOT approved. Squareone Creations cannot be held liable for any unforeseen damages to the vehicle or injuries during use or installation. Upon purchasing the buyer accepts full liability for any injury or property damage that may occur while using products manufactured by Squareone Creations . Squareone Creations will not be responsible for any damage or injury that may occur during installation.

 

Installed Customer Photos:

@08tacomike


@RexsTaco


@Minerva09


@Unchained 5150

 

Hmmmmmmmmmm I really wonder if this would work with the Bed Rack installed. It looks like it bolts into the rail system, what's the clamp for? I'm going to buy one and if it don't work at least I tried. I'll take a passenger side version please. Will any locking fork mount fit it?

 

Is there any reason these wouldn’t fit a 3rd Gen that has the front track added to the bed?

 

Added to the list!

And regarding the clamp, it's to help alleviate the vertical movement when a bike is mounted. Basically I don't want bikes bouncing, so the extra support up top helps that a lot.

The hole spacing for the fork mount is designed around:

• Hole spacing for 1/4" hardware for fork mount
• Hole and slot accommodates for up to 3.5" to 5.5" width fork mounts

Additionally, there is a decent amount of flat spacing for additional holes to be drilled.

 

Thank you sir I await this beauty, and hope it goes extremely well for you my friend.

 

hmm I'm fairly certain the 3rd gen bed rails to top of the bed side have different spacing. the same could go for the front bed rail that was added.

Once coronavirus has passed and the quarantine ends I'll get my hand on a 3rd gen to verify myself!

 

Definitely would be interested in a mount for Gen 3. It’s an awesome idea!

 

Tempting tempting!!

...what @Unchained 5150 asked.... will any locking fork mount work for the front bracket?

 

They will fit actually as you can make new holes in the plate of the Fork Mount and make that bitch work

 

Thanks! I'll finish developing my 3rd gen versions once I can get my hands on a 3rd gen!

I tried to make these as "universal" as possible, but without buying every fork mount for the sake of measuring I cannot say they are universal. They will work with the fork mounts I designed, or you can check the spacing on ones you have and see if it'll fit

 

I'll make it fit my friend

 

Put me down for a passenger side one please!!

 

What are some pros and cons of either side? I feel like driver side ill be able to see the bike constantly while driving...which could be a good or bad thing i guess

 

Added!

 

So they don’t really block visibility, because I have them tucked pretty close to the bedside.

the best way to see which works better is to try!

 

I want one for each side

 

added my friend

 

I remember homertaco was the only one that had something like this before, looks like a good market. How is the back tire being secured, is that a straps or velcro?

 

just a simple Velcro strap does just fine and is included!!