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Old 06-23-2015, 07:24 PM
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One bar fits one side. To fit 4 bikes you have to stagger the bike because the handlebars. That means you need a bar on each side to fit 4 bikes. One bar=2 bikes $120, two bars=4 bikes $240.

In that price you get everything you need. Hardware, fork mounts, and quality professional powder coating to ensure a long lasting finish.
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Originally Posted by ToadSmasher2k1
One bar fits one side. To fit 4 bikes you have to stagger the bike because the handlebars. That means you need a bar on each side to fit 4 bikes. One bar=2 bikes $120, two bars=4 bikes $240.

In that price you get everything you need. Hardware, fork mounts, and quality professional powder coating to ensure a long lasting finish.
Got it. Your OP reads like it's 4 bikes for $120. Might want to rephrase that post. I thought $120 was awfully cheap for all of that.
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Got it. Your OP reads like it's 4 bikes for $120. Might want to rephrase that post. I thought $120 was awfully cheap for all of that.
Scratch that. I read it again. Now it makes sense.
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Thanks for the comments! I have had several interested people, with the first order going out early next week. Thanks Coastdweller for ordering the first 2! I'll post pictures when they come back from the powder coat.
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Decided to order 2 as possibly they can be used as a tie down bar on each side. If I'm picking up on this correctly.
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Will a 29er fit on these and clear the other side of the truck? Also, what about longer travel front forks. Both of those would add to the overall length of the bike, especially those into down hill. Just curious for your target market.
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I have put two 29er's in and both fit just fine (less clearance but it does fit). I have also put in a fatbike and it fit fine as well, but obviously requires a different fork mount. Unfortunately I live in Missouri and there isn't a whole lot of downhill biking where I've been able to test fit a bike. If someone has a downhill bike and wants to measure from the front axle to the rear tire I can check the fitment? I will measure the clearance in my truck later today and post the results. Good questions though, thanks
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The only limitation I have come across so far is handlebar clearance. There are many different handlebar widths to work with, some of which being pretty wide. In my pictures I have my Trek Farley (fatbike) nearest to the cab. It has pretty wide handlebars, widest I've ridden, and it fits fine.
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Originally Posted by ToadSmasher2k1
I have put two 29er's in and both fit just fine (less clearance but it does fit). I have also put in a fatbike and it fit fine as well, but obviously requires a different fork mount. Unfortunately I live in Missouri and there isn't a whole lot of downhill biking where I've been able to test fit a bike. If someone has a downhill bike and wants to measure from the front axle to the rear tire I can check the fitment? I will measure the clearance in my truck later today and post the results. Good questions though, thanks
Thanks. I'm in Northwest Arkansas, so there is some down hill here. One more question. I have a tonneau cover on my truck. The rails for the cover are flush with the top of the bed but on the inside of the bed sticking out probably 2 inches on each side. I'm looking at your pictures and I think a normal 26" mountain bike will still clear the rails with it folded up. Can you provide the clearance from the side of the bed rail to the front fork and the clearance from other rail and your back tire that is even with the top. I'm thinking the front fork mount would need to be dropped to the side of the bar instead of on top to clear the fork if you don't have disc brakes. I'm thinking about doing one with a front tire mount closer to the fender flare and the bike mount nearest the tailgate. That way everything fits with the tonneau folded up
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Fortunately for you I make these myself and can mount the fork mount wherever you'd like, or ship it not mounted and all you need to do is grab 1/4" drill bit and mount the fork mount wherever on the bar works best for your needs. I'll go measure my setup real quick.


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