How to carry a bicycle on your truck?

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by Hiro_Protagonist, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    You are what is known in cycling as a Clydesdale. Don't be offended, you are well represented, I'm one as well at 260#, used to be 325#.

    You don't need a downhill bike. I'd suggest an entry level hardtail mountain bike ( front suspension only) or no suspension at all. There is a newer class of bike known as a hybrid or comfort bike that would suit you well also. More of an upright seating position. Entry level but from a top brand, no department store stuff. At 325# I started on a cheapish Norco comfort bike with no issues and about $450 invested, taxes and helmet included. At 350# you won't squish any decent bike.


    You can find lots of good bikes a
    for not much money on Craigslist but if you don't know what you are looking for it would be best to go to a local shop and have them fit you to a bike. I bought my current $800 bike for $250, brand new condition and unused off Craigslist. My fitting problem is height, 6'4" with limbs like I should be 6' 7", I'm on an XXL frame which is a little tough to find, but not impossible.

    Now is a great time to shop as summer is wearing on and there are sales to be had. Getting to a shop is a little hard while on the road but you can do it. Call ahead of time, take a cab, make it happen.

    Lots of advice on bike forums dot com and even a section for big guys and gals called Clydesdales and Athenas.
     
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  3. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    i have $160 in my Kona mtn bike. bought it from bike shop consignment for $100 with new tires. i got new seat and grips and a tune with the rest. i don't take it on the road, i have a folder for that but at home i'm everywhere on the Kona
     
  4. Commuter69

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  5. Commuter69

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    Does anyone make an actual bike rack to bolt onto the back of the cab to store and lock a bike vertical (either by the frame or by the wheels) so that it does not get damaged or weathered?
     
  6. not4hire

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    No pictures, but when I had a condo sleeper I kept the upper bed in the stored (up) position and strapped a bike carrier designed for the hatch / trunk of a car to it. Open the sleeper door and away we go...
     
  7. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    I saw one attached to headache rack. Mostly I just see bungee cords holding cheap bikes...... keeping a bike exposed to the elements tends to create problems
     
  8. Commuter69

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    I wonder if a Yakima roof rack (for a car) could be modified for a vertical installation and allow for a 45 degree angle from the cab's surface, as opposed to a 90 degree one.

    At least you can lock the bikes to the rack that way.

    They do make heavy duty rain covers for outdoor storage of bikes as well.
     
  9. cuzzin it

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    Perhaps a modded bumper rack. There are some that tilt
     
  10. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    This was just a mount that I bolted onto the lip on the side extender. The front wheel and seat rode in the cab. I've since started hanging the bike on the back walk- inside the sleeper. Stays much cleaner that way.
     
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