So I took my bike (MTB) to the trails! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

the Red Devil · 06-22-2013, 03:26 PM

I had the idea for this rack for a long time. I must have seen it on a smart car a while ago. Someone here beat me to the punch and was a bit reluctant to provide any information but I figured it out with some improvements.

Bike on the my "RACK"!

When I remove the bike of the rack to go riding, I just simply remove (unscrew) the rack of the car and place it in my trunk. This keeps the honest people honest. Haha!

A nice close up!

and another shot.

What do you think? It is very stable as I have used it already numerous times. I have also used for my road bike. Hope you guys like it and if you have any questions, let me know.

Thanks for looking.

Moshpit37 · 06-22-2013, 04:35 PM

I want one!

DAEMANO · 06-22-2013, 04:44 PM

Brand, make model/details on your modiciations please. Thanks!

Basket Case · 06-22-2013, 06:58 PM

I have to say I am excited seeing all of the bike racks lately. I want to start riding again and since I bought my fiancé a firebird instead of an SUV I was kinda feelin out of luck.

Splat · 06-22-2013, 07:30 PM

I like this for a backup if my 2001 pick up truck goes down. Yesterday, one of the front brake pads fell out on truck and I was like... How am I going to get bike to trail? Thankful, no problemo but want a back up for FRS. Also, what about if I want a road trip and stop at bike park?

the Red Devil · 06-22-2013, 08:21 PM

I am really glad that you guys like this. I will attempt to answer all of the above questions.

I designed the rack myself. Also I am lucky enough to have access to a machine shop. The rack is made from 1-1/8" stainless steel rod. The clamp mechanism is a Yakima Boa that I bought from Jenson Bikes USA for $55.00 shipped, not a bad deal at all.

I do a lot of riding, both road and MTB bikes. You can tell that I really enjoy bikes as my avatar is no other than "Eddy Merckx".

thanks.

sho220 · 06-22-2013, 08:35 PM

Looks like a pretty good option. I've been looking into the SeaSucker racks. Lots of good feedback on those. http://forums.mtbr.com/car-biker/sea...cs-817820.html

SpecPer · 06-22-2013, 09:42 PM

looks great. great job. I would like to see it in person as I also ride mtb here in south fla. If you decide in making a few I will take one.

Moshpit37 · 06-22-2013, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpecPer

...If you decide in making a few I will take one.

seconded!

Vmax911 · 06-23-2013, 02:38 AM

That's awesome! I used to ride, like 20lbs ago...

the Red Devil · 06-23-2013, 09:14 AM

To all those that are interested I am working on it. Always willing to help members.

Sho220- not to talk bad about anyone or their product, but I have a close friend of mine, a local Cat.1 road racer that his bike fell of on I-95 using a sea sucker. That is what he told me when I saw him on another new bike. Just saying.

Vmax911- what a better way to lose 20lbs than to start riding again. Just like the Nike ad "Just do it"! cheers!

Forty · 06-24-2013, 09:30 AM

what a great design!

Jond63 · 06-24-2013, 10:03 AM

Yes, that really is a great design -- you should sell them! If the price was right I would probably be interested as well.

Zgrinch · 06-24-2013, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jond63

Yes, that really is a great design -- you should sell them! If the price was right I would probably be interested as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moshpit37

seconded!

I'm in FL and I'd be interested as well.

06-22-2013, 03:26 PM	#1
the Red Devil Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 131 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	So I took my bike (MTB) to the trails! I had the idea for this rack for a long time. I must have seen it on a smart car a while ago. Someone here beat me to the punch and was a bit reluctant to provide any information but I figured it out with some improvements. Bike on the my "RACK"! When I remove the bike of the rack to go riding, I just simply remove (unscrew) the rack of the car and place it in my trunk. This keeps the honest people honest. Haha! A nice close up! and another shot. What do you think? It is very stable as I have used it already numerous times. I have also used for my road bike. Hope you guys like it and if you have any questions, let me know. Thanks for looking. __________________ Salmon, the other Pink Meat!

06-22-2013, 08:21 PM	#6
the Red Devil Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 131 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I am really glad that you guys like this. I will attempt to answer all of the above questions. I designed the rack myself. Also I am lucky enough to have access to a machine shop. The rack is made from 1-1/8" stainless steel rod. The clamp mechanism is a Yakima Boa that I bought from Jenson Bikes USA for $55.00 shipped, not a bad deal at all. I do a lot of riding, both road and MTB bikes. You can tell that I really enjoy bikes as my avatar is no other than "Eddy Merckx". thanks. __________________ Salmon, the other Pink Meat!

06-22-2013, 08:35 PM	#7
sho220 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT & FJ Cruiser Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,107 Thanks: 292 Thanked 653 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like a pretty good option. I've been looking into the SeaSucker racks. Lots of good feedback on those. http://forums.mtbr.com/car-biker/sea...cs-817820.html __________________ Some will fall in love with life and drink it from a fountain That is pouring like an avalanche comin' down the mountain

06-23-2013, 09:14 AM	#11
the Red Devil Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 131 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	To all those that are interested I am working on it. Always willing to help members. Sho220- not to talk bad about anyone or their product, but I have a close friend of mine, a local Cat.1 road racer that his bike fell of on I-95 using a sea sucker. That is what he told me when I saw him on another new bike. Just saying. Vmax911- what a better way to lose 20lbs than to start riding again. Just like the Nike ad "Just do it"! cheers! __________________ Salmon, the other Pink Meat!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
anyone fit a bike rack yet?	earthsscum	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics	108	05-26-2019 11:39 AM
Mods Please delete, thanks!	the Red Devil	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	2	06-22-2013 03:31 PM
Mods please delete! thanks!	the Red Devil	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	0	06-22-2013 03:19 PM
Bike rack for BRZ	brzbiker	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics	1	05-27-2013 05:35 PM
FR-S/BRZ + Bike night in Lancaster,MA	raphymartinez	New England	10	06-21-2012 12:58 PM

06-22-2013, 06:58 PM	#4
Basket Case Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven fr-s Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 450 Thanks: 193 Thanked 176 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have to say I am excited seeing all of the bike racks lately. I want to start riding again and since I bought my fiancé a firebird instead of an SUV I was kinda feelin out of luck.

06-22-2013, 09:42 PM	#8
SpecPer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Many Location: South Florida Posts: 351 Thanks: 1 Thanked 279 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	looks great. great job. I would like to see it in person as I also ride mtb here in south fla. If you decide in making a few I will take one.

06-23-2013, 02:38 AM	#10
Vmax911 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: ABQ Posts: 354 Thanks: 38 Thanked 89 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's awesome! I used to ride, like 20lbs ago...

06-24-2013, 09:30 AM	#12
Forty Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Ultramarine Location: Auburn, IN Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what a great design!

06-24-2013, 10:03 AM	#13
Jond63 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S Firestorm 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 196 Thanks: 237 Thanked 103 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes, that really is a great design -- you should sell them! If the price was right I would probably be interested as well.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password