Tacomas and Mountain Bikes

[gpburdell]

I do have a hitch mount bike rack, if one of those models swings away or something though thats probably what I need. WIth a bed cover I need to open the tailgate to get riding gear, but then the bikes in the way. Im being overly picky, but life with a bike was easier in my Tundra.

What's not well publicized is that the 1UP racks also flip down to handle that exact situation.

Even with two bikes on the rack, I've been able to flip it down and open the tailgate on my 3rd gen Tacoma to then access stuff under the hard tonneau cover. That said, it's usually easier to open the tailgate just enough to unlatch the tonneau and open the rear third to access stuff.

They do also sell a swing-away accessory option, though that begins to get really pricey.

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[Zigity]

I’m new to trucks and mountain bikes. I have a long bed with an oem trifold tonneau cover. I will need to transport 2 mountain bikes come spring/summer. Will a tailgate pad be sufficient? Or should I think about other methods to stow and go?

 

[Drifte]

I’m new to trucks and mountain bikes. I have a long bed with an oem trifold tonneau cover. I will need to transport 2 mountain bikes come spring/summer. Will a tailgate pad be sufficient? Or should I think about other methods to stow and go?

Tailgate pads are quick and easy. But then cargo in the bed isnt secure/dry. Add to that the tailgate pads are likely to scuff the paint. Its purely preference.

 

[mikeymtbs]

You just can’t beat the 1Up rack for up to 4 bikes. More than that and you’ll need the vertical style racks that hang the bike from the front wheel.

 

[bsquaredMTB]

I have the Thule XTR Pro and I love it. Was it expensive? Yes. Is it heavy? Yes (but it has wheels). Is it bulletproof?! As far as I can tell pretty much. It's sturdy and I can take 2 bikes anywhere I go. If I'm taking more than that I'll just throw the other ones in the truck bed. That's VERY rare.

 

[jetengr19]

I’m running the Kuat Ibex and Piston SR. I really like the setup.

 

[Taco Ji]

No photo of my Santa Cruz 5010 mountain bike but I’m also a road bike rider too.
here is my specialized SL7 comp.

 

[PNWkip]

No photo of my Santa Cruz 5010 mountain bike but I’m also a road bike rider too.
here is my specialized SL7 comp.

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