If it’s not, a lot of us are in trouble. The big concern is that you hit something and it flies out, so a strap or netting of some kind wouldn’t hurt. And keep the helmet in the cab with you.
You definitely seem like a candidate for a [tailgate pad](https://www.dakine.com/collections/bike-pickup-pads). You’ve no doubt seen this hanging off the back of a truck rolling down the road before. I think there are a bunch of low-cost Amazon versions of unverifiable quality.
thatguywithatoaster on
It’ll be fine. Don’t rest it on your derailleur. You may get some scratches if thats something you care about
RepresentativeNext31 on
It’s definitely gonna go flying out the trunk like a UFO
Wolfy35 on
I really hope so I have been doing that for many years, All you need to remember is not to lay it drive side down or you run the risk of damaging or knocking out of index your deralleur.
Silence_is_golden4 on
I’ve done this for years with zero issues. Make sure you lay it down on the non drive train side and that you do not have any pressure on your brake rotor. Roll on and enjoy the ride.
dayvdayv on
Tailgate pads are super cheap, look better, and keep your bike from bouncing around and getting damaged. The only real danger is if you get rear ended, which is super unlikely, and the impact would probably damage a bike laying in the bed anyway.
traumapatient on
In terms of safety… will your bike die? No. Is it a good continual mode of transportation? Also no.
MrElendig on
grab a cup of tea, sit down, think about what will happen if you collide or hit a really bad bump
EmperorsChamberMaid_ on
As long as you close the tailgate, it should be fine
Ciarrai_IRL on
You’ll scratch the shit out of it, but yeah it’s fine. If I’m ever forced to transport this way I use blankets to keep it warm 😜
Lollc on
Bike would be stolen at a traffic signal where I live.
celeste_ferret on
That’d be ok for short trips, but when I transport a bike in the bed of my pickup, I either use a fork mount on a board or stand it up vertically and use tie down straps – motorcycle style.
Mudbutt101 on
You spent a lot on the bike, spend a little more and get a tailgate pad.
dafjkh on
Strap it down and you might want to add screwed endcaps to the handlebars.
Over_Pizza_2578 on
Should be secured in some way. If you’d just close the latch you’d get a ticket in many European countries for unsafe transportation
badsheepy2 on
I bent bent my crank arm with my bike in the back of a uhaul bouncing around. I’d secure it a bit better if you can. I’ve never had an issue before that though. Probably bad luck and bad crank arms, but avoidable.
NM1tchy on
I would strap it down. Have an accident an the bike flies out and injures someone, you are you blame. Also I have read that some bike makers won’t warranty the frame if you use a tailgate pad. I don’t have a pickup as uk is weird on the rules for them. I just put my bike in the back of my car (vw passat estate). Racks on the car only mean the bike can get stolen way too easily.
Anonymoose026 on
Most common way i have seen is to get a thick towel and lay it over the tailgate. Then, turn the front wheel and put it over the tailgate so it hold the bikes upright, easiest way to ensure you aren’t leaning or sliding into things while driving and very secure.
OrmTheBearSlayer on
It’s probably safe enough not to damage the bike seriously but it will probably get scuffed up. It might be worth using a blanket or something to stop that and if you can some cargo lines to stop it rattling around.
Unlikely_Librarian44 on
It’s ok, but ask yourself this, did you really spend as much as you did on that really nice FS bike just to cheap it at the end and not at least get a tailgate pad? But if we’re talking about safety, you definitely shouldn’t leave your helmets back there to bounce around.
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If it’s not, a lot of us are in trouble. The big concern is that you hit something and it flies out, so a strap or netting of some kind wouldn’t hurt. And keep the helmet in the cab with you.
You definitely seem like a candidate for a [tailgate pad](https://www.dakine.com/collections/bike-pickup-pads). You’ve no doubt seen this hanging off the back of a truck rolling down the road before. I think there are a bunch of low-cost Amazon versions of unverifiable quality.
It’ll be fine. Don’t rest it on your derailleur. You may get some scratches if thats something you care about
It’s definitely gonna go flying out the trunk like a UFO
I really hope so I have been doing that for many years, All you need to remember is not to lay it drive side down or you run the risk of damaging or knocking out of index your deralleur.
I’ve done this for years with zero issues. Make sure you lay it down on the non drive train side and that you do not have any pressure on your brake rotor. Roll on and enjoy the ride.
Tailgate pads are super cheap, look better, and keep your bike from bouncing around and getting damaged. The only real danger is if you get rear ended, which is super unlikely, and the impact would probably damage a bike laying in the bed anyway.
In terms of safety… will your bike die? No. Is it a good continual mode of transportation? Also no.
grab a cup of tea, sit down, think about what will happen if you collide or hit a really bad bump
As long as you close the tailgate, it should be fine
You’ll scratch the shit out of it, but yeah it’s fine. If I’m ever forced to transport this way I use blankets to keep it warm 😜
Bike would be stolen at a traffic signal where I live.
That’d be ok for short trips, but when I transport a bike in the bed of my pickup, I either use a fork mount on a board or stand it up vertically and use tie down straps – motorcycle style.
You spent a lot on the bike, spend a little more and get a tailgate pad.
Strap it down and you might want to add screwed endcaps to the handlebars.
Should be secured in some way. If you’d just close the latch you’d get a ticket in many European countries for unsafe transportation
I bent bent my crank arm with my bike in the back of a uhaul bouncing around. I’d secure it a bit better if you can. I’ve never had an issue before that though. Probably bad luck and bad crank arms, but avoidable.
I would strap it down. Have an accident an the bike flies out and injures someone, you are you blame. Also I have read that some bike makers won’t warranty the frame if you use a tailgate pad. I don’t have a pickup as uk is weird on the rules for them. I just put my bike in the back of my car (vw passat estate). Racks on the car only mean the bike can get stolen way too easily.
Most common way i have seen is to get a thick towel and lay it over the tailgate. Then, turn the front wheel and put it over the tailgate so it hold the bikes upright, easiest way to ensure you aren’t leaning or sliding into things while driving and very secure.
It’s probably safe enough not to damage the bike seriously but it will probably get scuffed up. It might be worth using a blanket or something to stop that and if you can some cargo lines to stop it rattling around.
It’s ok, but ask yourself this, did you really spend as much as you did on that really nice FS bike just to cheap it at the end and not at least get a tailgate pad? But if we’re talking about safety, you definitely shouldn’t leave your helmets back there to bounce around.