Here’s a clever way to carry multiple bikes — and even motorcycles — in your truck, van or trailer.

By Lee McCormack
http://www.leelikesbikes.com

Once upon a time, bike racks held front forks. Then came through-axle hubs, and bike racks went grabbing for frames and cranks. That was fine until frames got funky and freeride cranks got too fat. Nowadays, bike racks are all about wheels. Slide your complete bike into the rack, clamp down on the front wheel and rock.

The Sierra Coast Cargo Racks FatBoy! takes this idea and clamps it in a huge quick release lever. Literally. Up to four “saddles” attach to a slotted base that can be bolted or clamped to your vehicle. The saddles are basically big, flexible forks. You slip your front wheel between the saddle legs, tighten the cam-clamp and you’re ready to rock. You can adjust the saddle spacing to fit any mountain bike tire, and even motorcycle tires.

Get more info or order a rack at http://www.scbikeracks.com/

Right on!

Lee McCormack

Lee Likes Bikes - and so should you
http://www.leelikesbikes.com

(appeared in Nov. 2006 issue of Mountain Biking magazine)