Bike Rack

[thekjwith9lives]

I just got into mountain biking pretty seriously, and i was wondering if anybody has made or has ideas on a homemade spare tire bike rack?Im a DIY person and like building things and would rather build one than to spend 100 bucks on one,but i would spend it if things dont work out

 

[KJedmonton]

I just got into mountain biking pretty seriously, and i was wondering if anybody has made or has ideas on a homemade spare tire bike rack?Im a DIY person and like building things and would rather build one than to spend 100 bucks on one,but i would spend it if things dont work out

I use this one Just because it can carry 60LBS a bike (mine alone is around 50), and it does not make contact with the Jeep in anyway. I toyed with the idea of making my own but could not come up with a good design...
I figured if you spend thousands on a bike a few hundred on a rack is more than worth it!!!

 

[thekjwith9lives]

I've seen a few homemade ones that have a rachet strap going around the wheel and prongs that come out and somehow hold the bike on.I was looking something like that.Im just starting out but looking forward to getting a better bike.All i got now is a low end Haro.

 

[KJedmonton]

I've seen a few homemade ones that have a rachet strap going around the wheel and prongs that come out and somehow hold the bike on.I was looking something like that.Im just starting out but looking forward to getting a better bike.All i got now is a low end Haro.

Have to see how it works out for you, the only problem i see with the bike on the spare tire is the weight limit of the rear gate. Im still kind of new to biking as well, the only reason I have the BIKE I do is because a friend was selling his for to low of a price to pass up on...

 

[kjweston]

Have to see how it works out for you, the only problem i see with the bike on the spare tire is the weight limit of the rear gate. Im still kind of new to biking as well, the only reason I have the BIKE I do is because a friend was selling his for to low of a price to pass up on...

That's a sick bike man! nice!

 

[KJedmonton]

That's a sick bike man! nice!

Thank you, I just hope I can be good enough to used it to its potential one day... It only costed me an Enduro Expert and $500!!!

 

[kjweston]

Thank you, I just hope I can be good enough to used it to its potential one day... It only costed me an Enduro Expert and $500!!!

ha nice bikes these days are damn expensive. I ride maybe once a year when If go to New Hampshire. Very fun! But I live in South Florida and the sport just doesn't exist..

 

[JeepJeepster]

Ive got this one. Love it.

http://www.etrailer.com/pc-brstr~TH963.htm

Im not sure how someone could ride a bike that weighs 50lbs.

 

[riptricket]

yeah i gotta custom one... blackwidowroofrack!

 

[offrovering]

I have a thule spare me rack, got it on sale brand new for like 80 bucks, couldnt pass it up. I had roof racks and hitch racks, just dont like them on SUV's. Since you have a downhill bike you will more than likely need to get a hitch mount with a tray style rack, because of weight.

 

[thekjwith9lives]

My bike no where near 50lbs! its probably 20 max.I dont think that kind of weight would bother the gate .

 

[Ry' N Jen]

I just got into mountain biking pretty seriously, and i was wondering if anybody has made or has ideas on a homemade spare tire bike rack?Im a DIY person and like building things and would rather build one than to spend 100 bucks on one,but i would spend it if things dont work out

I almost bought one of these. The quality is pretty good and I know I couldn't make one of these for $35.99.
But you do need to have a 2 inch receiver hitch to mount it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98019

 

[HoosierJeeper]

^^^I have a Bell 4 bike version of that one. Can't use it on the KJ because of the spare, but works fine on anything else.

 

[thekjwith9lives]

Ryan09, do you think that bike rack will clear the spare tire including the bike?I got a 2 inch hitch on my KJ and theres a Harbor Frieght right by my house!Id but one for 35.99

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Ryan09, do you think that bike rack will clear the spare tire including the bike?I got a 2 inch hitch on my KJ and theres a Harbor Frieght right by my house!Id but one for 35.99

You will need an extension for the receiver, and they sel for between$13.00 and $17.00?
All in all, still a good deal

 

[HoosierJeeper]

I paided about $100-$200 for our Bell bike rack 3-4 years ago from Wal Mart...

 

[Awww KJ]

I'm looking at picking up a 2-bike rack that sits on the spare. (07 KJ 4x4)

Has anyone bent their tailgate yet? :lol: I'm thinking this is a good option until I mount a receiver hitch.

 

[jeepzilla]

hey 9lives, welcome to the world of mt. biking it's amazing where these things can take ya.. Your best bet is a hitch mount of some sort.. Being a downhill bike you'd be amazed at how close to 50 pounds your bike is.. If I was a betting man, I bet if you did a web search for your bike on how much it weights it'd probably 38 pounds give or take 5 pounds... For reference a pro's cross country race bike weights in around 20 pounds.. The lightest mountain bike I have ever heard about was 17 pounds... regardless of weight that's one sweet ride, when spring hits take it to a ski mt. that allows mt. biking an enjoy the ride..

 

[brucebotti]

I almost bought one of these. The quality is pretty good and I know I couldn't make one of these for $35.99.
But you do need to have a 2 inch receiver hitch to mount it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98019

I just bought the same one at harbor freight today. It was on sale for $29.99 and I had a 20% off coupon that brought it down to $24. I had just bought nearly the identical one (a Bell) from WalMart for $89.99. I'm glad I hadn't mounted it (its winter here), so I returned it. The quality is nearly identical. It even pivots so that you can open the tailgate. I will have to buy or make an extension before spring arrives.
Bruce

 

[Ry' N Jen]

I just bought the same one at harbor freight today. It was on sale for $29.99 and I had a 20% off coupon that brought it down to $24. I had just bought nearly the identical one (a Bell) from WalMart for $89.99. I'm glad I hadn't mounted it (its winter here), so I returned it. The quality is nearly identical. It even pivots so that you can open the tailgate. I will have to buy or make an extension before spring arrives.
Bruce

Good stuff Bruce!