Im definitely gonna get a padded blanket to put underneath it and maybe a front tire cover for transport, any other suggestions? Its a 2012 buick enclave if that helps at all.
by Rayth_
Im definitely gonna get a padded blanket to put underneath it and maybe a front tire cover for transport, any other suggestions? Its a 2012 buick enclave if that helps at all.
by Rayth_
21 Comments
I see no issues
Honestly it works really well and will keep your bike dry if it’s raining during your drive
I mean that’s fine for now but it couldn’t hurt to invest in a bike rack.
I’d put a moving blanket (or similar)down to protect the car interior, ideally folded in half. Unfold to cover bike if you have to stop with the bike in the car.
Buy a rack, how much did you spend on that bike? Worked at a shop for years and most of the bike damage I saw was in transport.
Make sure the bike rack isn’t too long or you’ll end up scraping the ground on bumps.
Be sure to get some brake blocks to wedge between the pads when the wheel is off. Not the bleed blocks but the skinny ones that clip onto the retaining bolt/clip.
tarp or something to protect the car when the bike has mud and dust on it
I keep mine like that all the time in my Outback. I put padding around so it won’t bounce or move. I put the front tire in the space behind the seats.
I spent a few years doing this and was going to say a blanket but you’re already on that path.
If the blanket doesn’t end up protecting the backs of the front seats you can buy covers to hang off the back, nice for the occasional accidental muddy tire bump.
Maybe some brushes/rags to knock the dirt off the bike before it goes in. Or if you’re feeling really fancy there are various portable sprayer options.
Former medic here, securing it to the baby seat stays (or other anchor) is a good idea. Things like this can self identify as shrapnel real quick in an accident. It’s a low but not zero chance.
A cabled bike lock if it fits through is an easy solution for the frame and tire.
I keep it upright along one side. Front wheel out. Forks in a small cardboard box, so they slide. And a rubber strap on the seat post to whatever you can find, to stop the bike toppling.We usually have an old blanket over each bike to save chafing. We cam still use one seat in the second row as well. I prefer it to a bike rake
In my 4runner I back it in upright with the front wheel off, then use the dropper post against the ceiling to hold it up. Then wrap the seatbelt around the nose of the saddle and pull a bunch of slack so it locks tight.
I see a bent derailleur hanger in your future. As someone in the bike is worth more then my car club, a bike rack is definitely worth it.
Like others, a booked rack and until then a brake block when the wheel is off.
Get something like this to keep the back of your vehicle clean. https://a.co/d/0hZRaiDs
Get a rack man. I quickly gave up on this nonsense.
Hitch and rack bro
In my Rav 4 I have a 2×4 with a thru axle mount. I take off the front wheel and put my axle and fork through that. Stays put while I drive.
I use to have a rack I built for the back of my car. Cut some wood my would to fit. Attach a QR fork mount. Made a little holder for the wheels. It kept everything upright. In a later evolution I even made it slide out the back on a track. Ultimately the platform hitched rack, to me, is the best upgrade though.
If I knew how to put a pic in comments I would. But anyway, I drive a Toyota sienna. I can haul 3 bikes at once in the back. Made axle mounts myself out of iron pipe from local hardware store. Mounted to a hardwood board that spans the back of my van. Bikes stay upright solidly.