New Over The Tanks Bike Rack on The Front of TT

[riven1950]

We just finished building a bike rack for the TT. Not many good choices except the Arvika which has a poor website for specs and a really high price. Another option was the Trailer Tray / Bike Bunk but it was pretty pricey for what you get.

Decided, based on an idea from this forum to build our own. We just finished and took it for a short trip to test potential turning problems out and are very pleased.

Purchased the metal bike rack carriers off Amazon and built the rest from 2x4s and 3/4 plywood. It is very stable and can be lifted off the trailer frame and reinstalled without much trouble. Got less than $125.00 ( including the metal racks ) in it not counting my time and effort :).

Trying to post some pics.

[campin_in_the_r]

I really like the design of this rack and I am very tempted to build one myself, but I am concerned about how it would impact gas mileage.

I'd be interested to know if you see any gas mileage degradation from that rack since it puts the bikes in front of the "aerodynamic" front end of your trailer.

[ChooChooMan74]

I like that too. Thanks

[DutchmenSport]

Hum..... Nice idea there. I like that!