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Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12192 Location: The Rubbish Bin

I got this idea from REDFOX. He made himself one for the back of his truck. He showed me a similar concept from the UMB page. Here is the image there:

Mine is a little different though. I made it to fit my Toyota Tacoma's bed, and it holds 4 bikes. The measurements differ from the one on UMB's site, as I shortened the diagonal pieces to snug up to the tire closer. I also used 3/4" PVC Schedule 40, instead of 1". You can butt the joints closer together.

I also made a slot specifically for 3" tires, and the others for 2-1/4" tires.

I can post the measurements if anybody is interested. The parts cost me under $20. True, this is because I sell plumbing parts, but I can get you guys n gals a good discount if you would like my help. You may only be saving $5 though.

mroy · Joined: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 236 Location: North Ogden

Right on, that's awesome. I'll probably make me one for my truck.

accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 7690 Location: On Your Screen

That's cool! :cool2:

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12192 Location: The Rubbish Bin

Sorry everybody. I forgot to post my measurements on this thing, and I was asked about it on the UMB forum.

This is 3/4" PVC. Only the 1-1/2" pieces range in sizes, I made a slot to fit 3" tires, and another to fit 2.5" tires.

Again, if anybody wants one, come see me, and I'll give you the "insider" discount on the PVC. (this means your new relationship with me will save you about 4 bucks. You've hit the big time)

greyhair biker · Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 3412 Location: GreenRiver, Wy

What a cool idea! AND it wont rust! I can only seem to get to a welder underground so that idea is out - I can do PVC :2thumbs:

bbennett · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the goods, Beech! :hail2thechief:

I just got done building this for my truck. I've got slots for six bikes and it fits like a glove. I'm thinking about building another one for the back of the bed on a lower angle for added stability (front and rear tires secured).

I think it ran me about $5-$6 for the pipe, around $12 for the T's and elbows and another $4 for the glue. I know I probably could have gone without the glue, but I like it tight.

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12192 Location: The Rubbish Bin

Yeah, I've got to build another one too for this wider truck.

The rack has had some pipe cracked for about a year and a half, but it still holds the bike. It was cracked when I dropped it out of the truck, not because it's 1/2" pipe.

crankshank · Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 30

That looks way easier than fortycal's steel rack. Looks like I have a new weekend project.

KanyonKris · Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Posts: 55

Thanks for the info, Sombeech! I built one for my garage, but straight the bikes stuck out too far so I zig zagged it to put the bikes on an angle - works great now. I could have used two 135 degree elbows for the betweens, but 90 degree elbows (in the 10 pack) and a little more pipe were cheaper. I used 3/4" pipe.

REDFOX · Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 223

Nice bike rack for the garage. My bike rack was built out of sch 80 1" pvc and it seems to serve its purpose in the garage. The kids keep their bikes in it.