Mountain bike tailgate cover/pad

[Jrel209]

Bout to get back into mountain biking again, sold my bike in 2018 after a good crash leading me to get to surgery.

i know there has to be others here that partake in this sport. Was wondering what you guys use to transport yalls bikes? I have a tonneau cover so just laying it flat is out of the question, maybe. But really wanted one of those pads that allow u to hang the bike over the tailgate.

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[ControlNode]

I have Thule roof rack with Thule bike rack. I have the older rapid traverse (490r?) feet, so I had to get the fit kit from Europe to secure the cross bars. The biggest issue with this setup is no drive-thru. Since my tonneau cover folds and can be propped in fully open position if several friends and I are going out in the Ranger I also have a race face tailgate pad.

 

[Synfulz]

Here in the Philippines I have a Hollywood. ??

 

[AvalancheFX4]

I use a Thule Rack. A Camber 4 bike rack. I also have Thule tailgate pad but haven't used it yet. Feel more comfortable keeping the bikes away from the truck.

 

[Sanctus Rimor]

I had a Yakima cover in the past that was great. I bought it used an it was for full sized pickup, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it provided better coverage. (covered the whole tailgate).

I use a hitch rack now. Kuat. Pricey, but the best I've seen.

 

[Azhang253]

Harbor freight rack I modified, welded it solid (not folding anymore) and welded it to a 2” receiver. t’s not fancy, but it’s super cheap and works well honestly.

I also welded a d-ring to run my lock through the bikes and the rack, while the rack is locked to the vehicle with a locking pin.

At some point, I’m going to build a rack that holds the bikes by the wheels. I’m thinking of making it swing out, similar to some tire carriers on Jeeps. That way I still have access to the tailgate.

 

[YaBoiNewton]

Bout to get back into mountain biking again, sold my bike in 2018 after a good crash leasing me to get into surgery.

i know there has to be others here that partake in this sport. Was wondering what you guys use to transport yalls bikes? I have a tonneau cover so just laying it flat is out of the question, maybe. But really wanted one of those pads that allow u to hang the bike over the tailgate.

Best solution is either a cradle style hitch rack or a thru axle mount. Might be able to mount a wheel cradle on top of the tonneau cover depending on the style.

Tailgate pads are easy but in my experience they're really bad on the frame paint. There are a few spots of bare metal on my bike's down tube from tailgate pad and latchit rack use. I only use a thru axle mount now.

 

[Markubis]

I roll my tonneau cover back, pop the front wheel off, and lay my bike in the bed. I also take out my bed extender.
Takes the better part of 2 minutes to load up.

 

[peterson1604]

Bout to get back into mountain biking again, sold my bike in 2018 after a good crash leasing me to get into surgery.

i know there has to be others here that partake in this sport. Was wondering what you guys use to transport yalls bikes? I have a tonneau cover so just laying it flat is out of the question, maybe. But really wanted one of those pads that allow u to hang the bike over the tailgate.

I use a hitch rack. I'm OCD and worry that the pad could scratch the tailgate paint. ?

 

[Jrel209]

I roll my tonneau cover back, pop the front wheel off, and lay my bike in the bed. I also take out my bed extender.
Takes the better part of 2 minutes to load up.

This may be the route i take, didnt realize those tailgate pads mess up paint, but putting it in trunk by taking front wheel off is how i used to transport it in my jetta. But hated it because it took some time putting back seats down, clearing out trunk, laying some mover blankets down…… with the truck i can just take wheel off and throw it in there. Just gotta make sure the cover closes with it back there.

 

[SigOris]

This may be the route i take, didnt realize those tailgate pads mess up paint, but putting it in trunk by taking front wheel off is how i used to transport it in my jetta. But hated it because it took some time putting back seats down, clearing out trunk, laying some mover blankets down…… with the truck i can just take wheel off and throw it in there. Just gotta make sure the cover closes with it back there.

Sometimes the elegant solution is the most simple one

 

[got3fords]

Haven't put my mountain bike in there yet, but for my road bike I just take off the front wheel and slide it in. I have the spray in bed liner so not worried about scratching the bed. Leaves the rear camera unobstructed. I do have a hitch mounted rack that I use if I am going somewhere that I have stuff to put in the bed.

 

[Jrel209]

Haven't put my mountain bike in there yet, but for my road bike I just take off the front wheel and slide it in. I have the spray in bed liner so not worried about scratching the bed. Leaves the rear camera unobstructed. I do have a hitch mounted rack that I use if I am going somewhere that I have stuff to put in the bed.

same lineX ftw

 

[EJH]

I avoid tailgate pads They can damage the paint as well as dent the tailgate. Our Ranger tailgates are made out of aluminum and imagine that they dent fairly easy.

I use a hitch style rack that supports the bike by the tires, no frame contact. When I tow my travel trailer, and want to bring the bike, I use a rack on my bed rack that also just cradles the tires with no frame contact.

 

[Peragrin]

has anyone used a variation on this?
(picture is linked to manufacturer)

I have a travel trailer, and the rear bumper is such that mounting bikes to that is a no no. (IE a 4 bike rack can start to bend it per the manufacturer) which means soon I will need to put 3-4 bikes in the bed of the truck. 2 adult and 2 kid sizes. I have a lined bed not worried about scratches, just stacking it all in securely.

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