Basket to carry mtb

[NiceTTs_13]

No more red tire but I am just wondering if anyone else does this to carry their bike.

[Hostile]

Why not just buy a bike mount?

[NiceTTs_13]

Because I already have the basket

[ironmule]

i'd trust a fork mount over a basket with bungee cords. you also still have room on your crossbar to add a fork mount with tray. If you're on a budget you could just add a one of those bolt on fork mounts (used in pickup truck beds for $20) to your rack. just for ideas: search in the"Narrow Cargo Basket" thread sorry i can't link it.

[NiceTTs_13]

Wow that's awesome. Im definitely going to purchase one of those fork mounts now I just need to figure out what I'm going to do about the back lol

[WD-40]

Why not just buy a bike mount?

Because carrying a bike flat in a basket lets you pull into garages with having to take the bike off.

[GreenandChrome]

http://youtu.be/WW-ml97S_PA?t=20s

I'd never put the bike in the basket. on a rack or carrier.

[NiceTTs_13]

I don't really see the problem with the basket at all. I'm getting the pick up fork mounts to simply use the basket for my muddy backpack and whatnot.

[A1an]

Shouldn't be a problem if you secure one of those quick release fork mounts to the basket then simply use a strap to secure the rear tire to the other end of the basket (assuming the basket is long enough for your bike...mine isn't and I have that same basket).

What about finding a used carrier? You just need to make sure it is a Thule that already has the aerobar t-bolt type fittings or that can work with Thule's kit.

[NiceTTs_13]

I'm going to measure it up when the rain stops hopefully tomorrow and go from there. If it is long enough done deal if not I'll be surfing for used goodies!

[BsickPassat]

I use a upright bike rack to carry my mountain bike (as well as when I need to carry my road bike)....



you can always get a Rocky Mounts Euro Pitchfork

[HI SPEED]

I would be interested to see what the difference in gas mileage would be between this and a standard upright bike mount. Something tells me that if you had a large fairing you could eek out a pretty big mileage increase. Looks like it would scratch the hell out of your bike so I wouldn't try it with my nice bike, but I might throw my bar beater up there if I had a lot of ground to cover.

[.:Hinrichs:.]

Dale id get the rocky mount tray ecs sells, I have one and it's very nice, if I don't get an aero style cross bars I'll sell myne, I do have the oem barracuda style one as well which Dan with the 337 still has I think

[A1an]

When did they change the Rockmounts to work with the OE bars? I purchased my pitchfork carrier just over a year ago and it only came with the clamp which was great for the bars on my MKII, but won't work for my MKV bars.

[NiceTTs_13]

Yea Dan had them in his 337 but I would be curious what condition they are in cause he drove in a parking garage with his bike on and ripped it off the roof. If they are still good I will buy em off you.

I don't understand why people are afraid of scratching a mountain bike. Mine gets beat to hell as it is on a trail, a scratch on the rack is nothing lolol

[.:Hinrichs:.]

My rocky mounts are the euro style ones I guess

[BsickPassat]

When did they change the Rockmounts to work with the OE bars? I purchased my pitchfork carrier just over a year ago and it only came with the clamp which was great for the bars on my MKII, but won't work for my MKV bars.

they had a t-slot compatible one for at least 2 years now

the t-slot is for the front mount. the rear mount is still clamped around the bar

[.:Hinrichs:.]

Myne came with another slotted nut for the rear but you have to drill your own hole

[A1an]

they had a t-slot compatible one for at least 2 years now

the t-slot is for the front mount. the rear mount is still clamped around the bar

Ah I did not know that. Just looked into it further and the parts I need to make it work are just under $30. I do like how it is two bolts in the front as opposed to the single bolt on my current Thule carrier. Seems like it would be a little more secure. Thinking I may fabricate my own threaded plate to work in the slots but not sure if it is worth it to save maybe $15-20.

[A1an]

For those who are looking for the basket and bike carrier combo...the Kuat Vagabond is pretty cool. Not a bad price considering the versatility.

http://kuatracks.com/products/cargo/vagabond/

[anextgli]

i just strapped some thule bike carriers to the basket to bring home a bike i just picked up.
specialized rockhopper.
not sure how strong the bars are. not sure if it was good idea. but i made it home with bike on roof.
still looking for the right rack.
gonna sell or trade my votex bars and basket for the thule stuff i need to go with bike trays.