The problem with most rack mounts for securing bikes in the back of a truck or van is how much of a pain they can be. Threading an axle through while balancing a fork can be challenging with cold hands. And between the various axle widths standards and diameters, you’ll need spare mounts in the […]
Yakima HangOver Vertical Bike Rack
When it comes to carrying a lot of bikes, it’s tough to beat the simplicity of the classic tailgate pad. However, damage to bikes from rough roads is common, so vertical bike racks have risen in popularity as the solution. Most takes on the vertical rack have been local fabricators coming up with innovative solutions, […]
Lolo Racks 6 Bike Rack
Lolo Racks is a small start up based in Portland that began with the desire to solve a problem: how to carry “all of the bikes” without damaging them while rallying to the top of the hill. Vertical racks have gained in popularity thanks to the ability to carry a higher capacity than standard tray […]
Exodux MultiTask R Truck Bed Rack System
Hauling bikes using a truck trailgate pad is a common site at our local shuttle trails. It can be hard on the paint and finish of bikes though. The folks at Exodux felt there was a better solution, so they created the Exodux MultiTask R Truck Bed Rack system. An upgrade from the tail gate […]
Review: Portland Design Works Bindle Rack
The PDW Bindle Rack is a post mounted rack suitable for touring or the daily haul. Easy to install, it’s a quick and viable solution to carrying heavier loads in a seat pack without committing to a traditional rack. The Bindle Rack is constructed of lightweight alloy and equipped with heavy duty compression straps that loop […]
The Bike Hanger Wall Mounted Bike Rack
Although we finally have a garage capable of storing our rides, we love our bikes so much that we keep our favorites close by at all times. There’s nothing wrong with a bit of bicycle obsession, which often means gazing at our bicycles and pondering former and future adventures together. We’ve been looking for additional […]
Spotted: Recon Racks
While out and about NW Portland last week, I spotted an unfamiliar rack design mounted to the Fat Tire Farm van. Made by a company called Recon Racks, the rack appeared to be ideal for shuttling riders with an impressive 6 bike capacity. A quick search revealed the racks are created by a small company out of Bellingham, Washington. […]
Softride Hang5 Hitch Rack
We’ve been keeping an eye out for a bike rack that can hold a good number of bikes for a while. While we’re currently happy with our rear hitch rack, (a Kuat 2-Bike) we’d ideally like to be able to cart at least three bikes on the road with us when we leave town. The […]
Reviewed: Kuat NV 2 Bike Rack
In our research for a new hitch mounted bike rack we looked at a number of models. I’ve had experience with a number of hitch mounted racks, and sold pretty much all of them at once point as operations manager of an online shop. When we had the opportunity to test out a Kuat NV, […]
Shopping for a hitch rack: The Northshore 6-Bike Rack
On a recent outing to the Mckenzie River Trail, we elected to utilize the shuttle, and ride the entire length as an all mountain ride, with as much descending as possible. I highly recommend this option, as it was wicked-fun, and even though we’ve been riding a decent amount, by the end of the […]