Ladder Mount Bike Rack Build
UPDATE 8-4-'14, below. I couldn't find what I wanted, so I cobbled together some 2" angle aluminum and 2" PVC, inspired by other designs from here and a Google. The PVC was heated and expanded ...
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I considered attempting to leave the front wheels intact, but the positives include theft deterence and less weight on the ladder. The fork mounts offer great lateral support, without a midle structure supporting the frame or some type of wheel clamp. I've come across racks that suspend a mountain bike by its forks. I think it's called a fork crown on a bicycle, but I'd call it a lower tree (triple clamp). Like this..
I have an enclosed motorcycle trailer, too, and I imagine I won't be able to haul the bikes on the back of the camper due to trailer interference. I knew this when I built the rack. A method for securing the bikes to the front of the trailer would be perfect. I've noticed a few pics of bike racks integrated into the tongue, but I have concerns about tight corners. I just don't see that the tongue of my 6x12 is that long.
Give me at least one hint how you do it. Do you put the one bungi-cord around the bike's frame, seat post or a wheel?
Pics would be cool, too, and thanks for the inspiration. While I don't mind a challenge, I don't mind a helping hand every now and then. After all, I didn't invent the wheel, but I use the heck out of 'em. ha ha
Thanks for the kind words, too.
P.S. I gotta remember to get the camera-phone shots from my gal.
I have an enclosed motorcycle trailer, too, and I imagine I won't be able to haul the bikes on the back of the camper due to trailer interference. I knew this when I built the rack. A method for securing the bikes to the front of the trailer would be perfect. I've noticed a few pics of bike racks integrated into the tongue, but I have concerns about tight corners. I just don't see that the tongue of my 6x12 is that long.
Give me at least one hint how you do it. Do you put the one bungi-cord around the bike's frame, seat post or a wheel?
Pics would be cool, too, and thanks for the inspiration. While I don't mind a challenge, I don't mind a helping hand every now and then. After all, I didn't invent the wheel, but I use the heck out of 'em. ha ha
Thanks for the kind words, too.
P.S. I gotta remember to get the camera-phone shots from my gal.
