Diy Hitch Mount Bike Carrier

This diy bike rack is super simple in terms of design and also really easy to put together.

Diy hitch mount bike carrier.

I built this rack out of an existing cargo carrier and. More buying choices 87 99 6 used new offers. Do you need a way to transport your bike but don t feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars for a hitch rack. A great thing about it is that you can add more slots if necessary once everything is done.

Overall height of the rack from pin to where the bikes sit is 40. 5 coupon applied at checkout save 5 with coupon. These are very secure racks but keep an eye out for ground clearance. The first bike is 16 out from the hitch pin and the second bike is 23 inches out from the hitch pin.

As long as you have a hitch carrying bikes behind your car is simple with any of the racks below. You can create as many slots as you want and you can set them apart at any distance you prefer. Well look no further because i ve got a solu. As an avid backcountry traveler the 1up rack has been a great way to bring my mountain bike along on my adventures without sacrificing departure angle and off road capability.

From hitch pin to the car side of the upright tube is 7. Make sure to pick the proper hitch receiver size and make sure your hitch can support the weight of all the bikes you want to carry. In this video we show how to build your own folding hitch mounted bike rack to carry up to two bikes. Basically the rack grows along with your bike collection.

1up usa is the only way to go. They can hold up to 5 bikes while reducing contact between the bikes. Hitch mounted bike racks are the easiest way to get multiple bicycles on your vehicle. I am going to add a couple of pictures to the main post for future reference.

Hopefully that makes sense. Dual arm hitch mount bike racks consist of two cradles that hold the bike frames supporting it evenly. Many come with anti sway cradles or straps. 4 2 out of 5 stars 634.

Whether you want to keep your single mountain ride theft free on your first level patio or want to clean up the garage a bit and get the family s bikes organized and tidy there are plenty of ways to make it happen. This prevents them from rocking too much when transported.