I have a Tundra with a 6.5 bed. I've always been using normal tie downs to haul my bikes. I'm usually hauling mine or sometimes up to 3 bikes at a time, which with 3 bikes, it gets a little interesting, but do-able. I recently got an ebike and hauling that thing sucks. I have been tieing it down like a dirtbike, and it doesn't stay put unless I really crank down on the straps. I know some people use the tailgate pads etc. But I'm now thinking about getting something installed in the bed to help with hauling multiple dirtbikes or a dirtbike and mountain bike at the same time. Does anyone have any recommendations of a bed mounted system that has "chocks" that can either be adjusted to fit dirtbikes or mountain bikes, or a system where the chocks can be removed and switched out to haul different things?
https://ccrsport.com/ccr-sport-bed-buddy-motorcycle-tie-down-truck-rack/
Have you tried putting your tie down straps on the fork crown instead of the handlebars? Additionally, couldn't you lock the fork out if you wanted to strap the bike down with more force?
That's where I've been tieing it down. I crank them down enough to get some belly in the tire.
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Please explain why a gas bike and an E bike react differently.
Both use the same forks, Front wheels, same tires and weigh about the same weight so would they be any different?
E bike as in E mountain bike.
+1 for the ccr system. I’ve had it in my last two trucks. It isn’t in the way for most other things I haul. If I’m moving that much lumber where it would stack that high it’s going on a trailer so I can load it with a forklift. It’s done really well. I have a one ton truck, have hauled 2ish tons rock, roadbase, sand, etc pretty regularly and it never comes up to the bottom of the bike rack
The only two things I would give a neutral recommendation on is the install and the spacer extender for the third bike. Getting hands between the cab and bed for the washers and bolts is pretty rough. It’s a very simple install though.
My version of the extender just sits on the bar and uses the bike wheel to hold it in place. It’s not horrible but not great. Big bike tires work fine but when you use it on smaller bikes(kids) the smaller wheel gives a little upwards pressure and makes it want to pop out of place. This is solved by putting a big bike in the spot where you use the spacer, usually the middle. I don’t know if they’ve changed the design any in the last 10 years though.
Other than those two things, it been awesome. If I have to get a new truck, this one is coming with me or I’m buying a new set up.
For cheap options on the e bike…
One strap on the outer handlebar end that is closer to either bedside, and run towards a rear tiedown mount by the tail gate.
The other strap hooks underneath the seat and ran towards the front of the bed.
I wedge the front tire on the corner of the bed and kick the rear out a foot or so.
If you don’t mind removing the front wheel everytime, you could also find cheap bed rail mounts for the front fork. Search 15mm x 110 boost mount on google or amazon.
Either option works on my short 5’ bed with the tail gate down to haul a moto & mtb.
If your e-bike has regenerative braking you should tow it with the real wheel on the ground
I use the soft-ties that are built into my tiedowns. Run them so your brake perches trap the soft tie. No problems at all; you don't even have to cinch them down very much.
I struggled with the same except not an E bike but a regular MTB but I finally landed at a one One Up hitch rack although expensive the hassle is gone.
https://1up-usa.com/product-category/racks/hitch-bike-racks/equipd/
Appreciate the info guys. I've been tying bikes down like everyone else has for over 25 years. It works fine, but now that I find myself hauling bikes, while towing a travel trailer and having to put more stuff in the back of the truck (generator, tables, other camping crap), it's made me want to find a better way to keep everything organized and upright. Too many times have I tied 3 bikes in and have 1 or 2 invariably lean over on the highway. I'm done with all that. Again, appreciate the help.
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