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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mtnbikeadam, Sep 6, 2014.

  1. Sep 6, 2014 #1
    mtnbikeadam

    mtnbikeadam Bobtail Member

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    i love mtn biking is there enough room in the sleeper to store a bike? or maybe outside the cab. worst case i can rent a bike in some places.
     
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  3. Sep 6, 2014 #2
    nshore harleyguy

    nshore harleyguy Medium Load Member

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    I keep mine in the sleeper. My truck has a top bunk and it fits well up there. It is a little bit of a pain getting in the drivers door, over the seat and into the back but it fits nicely once in there. It would be perfect if I could secure it on the back of my tractor above the cat walk but my company does not allow that
     
    nshore harleyguy, Sep 6, 2014
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    mtnbikeadam Thanks this.
  4. Sep 6, 2014 #3
    Chinatown

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    Several drivers posted they bought a folding mountain bike and store it in the sleeper.
     
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  5. Sep 6, 2014 #4
    MsJamie

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    Some companies allow a bike rack behind the cab.
     
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  7. Sep 6, 2014 #5
    Balakov100

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    I wouldn't put a bike behind my sleeper.
    Even if I had 2 Covers for it.

    Unless it's a cheap bike.

    And the trouble with Folding Bikes they are pretty expensive.
     
    Balakov100, Sep 6, 2014
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  8. Sep 6, 2014 #6
    kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I see trucks with racks to hang bikes behind the sleeper often. One day I was waiting on a load and a guy pulled up in a Volvo. He puled a folding bike out of his side box and in a few minutes he rode away.
     
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  9. Sep 6, 2014 #7
    mtnbikeadam

    mtnbikeadam Bobtail Member

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    i dont mind my bike getting wet, shes rode hard and well taken care of. thats why i am switching careers, need more money to buy parts lol the bike i'd take with me now is a builtup 2004 gary fisher fs with hydro brakes and air suspension
     
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  10. Sep 6, 2014 #8
    Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Just saying keep it inside the truck.
    Like others already mentioned.


    Getting it a little wet won't be too bad.
    Mud Dirt..
    We're also coming up on winter.
    Could get stolen as well.
     
    Balakov100, Sep 6, 2014
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  11. Sep 6, 2014 #9
    C & C

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    This guy took the front wheel off and put his bike in the passenger seat. I have a fold up bike that I will take with me when I get out on the road.
     
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  12. Sep 6, 2014 #10
    Snailexpress

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    Wish I have time to ride.
     
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