Carrying a bicycle

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Sorry if this is a late post, I wanted to be able to contribute. Yakima Hold Up 2. Only issue is I cannot full open the tailgate with the rack in the down position.

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I really dug my Yakima Holdup other than what you pointed out. Replaced to allow fat bike carriage with a Thule which I also really love. They’re both sturdy racks but not exactly easy to take on and off a lot. ?
 

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I think the pressure you put the fork under by not having the bike straight, and then you add to that the bouncing around, i think it might have been why the fork needed to be repaired.
I doubt that very much.

If that was a case, this kind of hitch rack wouldn't even exist.

https://bikerumor.com/2018/07/27/ya...y-vertical-bike-racks-for-trucks-the-vanlife/

https://www.altaracks.com/

http://recon-racks.com/

A couple questions I have about your fork failure.

1. What EXACTLY needed to be repaired in your fork? Entirely possible (and quite likely) that the transportation method had absolutely nothing to do with what happened to the fork.
2. How was your maintenance on said fork? Also entirely possible that heavily delayed (or perhaps never done) service meant that the fork was headed out anyway.
 

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I doubt that very much.

If that was a case, this kind of hitch rack wouldn't even exist.

https://bikerumor.com/2018/07/27/ya...y-vertical-bike-racks-for-trucks-the-vanlife/

https://www.altaracks.com/

http://recon-racks.com/

A couple questions I have about your fork failure.

1. What EXACTLY needed to be repaired in your fork? Entirely possible (and quite likely) that the transportation method had absolutely nothing to do with what happened to the fork.
2. How was your maintenance on said fork? Also entirely possible that heavily delayed (or perhaps never done) service meant that the fork was headed out anyway.
or, 3. this bike rack was retrofitted for this truck not taking into consideration that some of us have the 5' length bed and could not close the tail gate without having to move the back wheel to the side creating an awkward angle and pressure on the fork (see attached picture). The racks works perfect if you leave the gate down and it also looks great.
I doubt that very much.

If that was a case, this kind of hitch rack wouldn't even exist.

https://bikerumor.com/2018/07/27/ya...y-vertical-bike-racks-for-trucks-the-vanlife/

https://www.altaracks.com/

http://recon-racks.com/

A couple questions I have about your fork failure.

1. What EXACTLY needed to be repaired in your fork? Entirely possible (and quite likely) that the transportation method had absolutely nothing to do with what happened to the fork.
2. How was your maintenance on said fork? Also entirely possible that heavily delayed (or perhaps never done) service meant that the fork was headed out anyway.
or, 3. this bike rack was retrofitted for this truck not taking into consideration that some of us have the 5' length bed and could not close the tail gate without having to move the back wheel to the side creating an awkward angle and pressure on the fork (see attached picture). The racks works perfect if you leave the gate down and it also looks great.

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or, 3. this bike rack was retrofitted for this truck not taking into consideration that some of us have the 5' length bed and could not close the tail gate without having to move the back wheel to the side creating an awkward angle and pressure on the fork (see attached picture). The racks works perfect if you leave the gate down and it also looks great.

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There is zero reason why that should trash a suspension fork. None whatsoever. If it did, the vertical racks would do worse, since they turn the wheel AND gravity exerts additional force onto the fork.
 

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I have a Kuat hitch mount, cheaper and as good if not better than Yakima and Thule. Got it for the jeep I traded on the Ranger.

You want the flat support under the wheels, not hanging from the frame, style of hitch rack. Easier to load and less wear and tear in the bikes.
I also have a Kua
How is the best way to Carry a bicycle around I have a bed cover Looking into the trailer hitch one.

Thanks Brian
I also have a Kuat. Very happy with it. No wobble and it tips back for easy access to the bes.
not cheap but worth it.
 

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I wish I could open the tail gate all the way with my Kuat hitch mount, that's my only gripe
 

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That works if you don't care about your paint job or your bike o_O
 

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That works if you don't care about your paint job or your bike o_O
Cardboard is more than adequate to protect the paint, I would not put my new truck in harms way, the bike locks in and doesn't move at all, but a quick bungee does add a bit more security.
 

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Cardboard is more than adequate to protect the paint, I would not put my new truck in harms way, the bike locks in and doesn't move at all, but a quick bungee does add a bit more security.
The paper fibers are an abrasive. I'd only do that as a quick fix not a long term setup
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