Custom Interior Bike Rack!

Neouka · Post by **Neouka** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:47 am

The Vibe is awesome. A couple fork mounts, the slider tracks and some handiwork... and 2 Bikes can fit nicely *inside* the car!Costs:$40 cdn for 2 bike fork mounts$20 for the mat$2 worth of misc hardware (bolts, screws and washers)= much cheaper than any roof or hatch mount bike rack!Pics!Bikes in: http://img.photobucket.com/alb...e.jpgh ... .n.jpgJust fits with an inch to spare!http://img.photobucket.com/alb...e.jpgNo bikes:http://img.photobucket.com/alb...n.jpgh ... p.jpgEnjoy In other news... filled up today, last tank was 35 mpg.605 km out of 40-ish litres. Yay for warm weather! I love this car!

joholste · Post by **joholste** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:55 am

looks nice.

CountryVibe · Post by **CountryVibe** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:22 pm

nice set-up

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:52 pm

i tried to do something like this when i first bought the car 3 years ago...big problem. my road bike doesn't have a quick release for the seat post (and i couldn't really find one that would work with the aluminum frame without jeopardizing the frame!looks good though! my bike will NEVER ride on the roof or even worse, become my second rear bumper!

coldmm803 · Post by **coldmm803** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:23 pm

very nice, i might have to make one myself next week or so when i'm finally home for the summer and not at school, i cant wait to ride

jwalcik · Post by **jwalcik** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:46 pm

Looks great.And far less questionable/shaky than my current method of just stacking two mountain bikes back there with the front tires removed.

Neouka · Post by **Neouka** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:26 pm

Quote, originally posted by jwalcik Â»And far less questionable/shaky than my current method of just stacking two mountain bikes back there with the front tires removed.That's what I did before I had the rack installed... it was kinda iffy and eventually one of the handlebars would have gone through a window

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:42 pm

looks awesome.

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 1:43 am

That's clever.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:35 am

Great Mod!!It has been added to the Great How To Mod Index.

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:28 am

Loos good and works great and even holds your mat in place.

jpalmer · Post by **jpalmer** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:13 am

As a cyclist....that is very cool.But if I did that, I'd have to get a gear-holder for the top of the Vibe. Probably be worth it though.

ajconover · Post by **ajconover** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:02 am

That is pretty cool... Just a couple of questions:Where did you pick up the fork mounts? I've never seen just the mounts themselves anywhere. (Though, until now, I had no real reason to look!)How did you actually mount the 1x2 (at least that what it looks like) board to the tracks? Is it actually bolted into the tracks themselves (possibly damaging the tracks) or do you have them bolted into sliding fasteners inside the tracks?Anyway... thank for the post. I've been thinking about installing a receiver hitch and getting a hitch rack, but this seems like a much cheaper (and superior) option.

Neouka · Post by **Neouka** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:30 am

Thanks all for the great feedback :DI bought the fork mounts at a local Bicycle Store... the kind that only sells bikes. Any specialized store should have them.I couldn't find them at big-box "Sports"-type stores (SportChek, Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart, etc), but a place like (removed)'s might have 'em. I don't really know, since we don't have (removed)'s in Canada I really didn't want to damage my car in any way, so yes, the 1x2 is screwed in to the sliding track fasteners - which makes it adjustable if you have a bigger bike. I had to buy longer screws since the factory knob-hook things definitely aren't big enough. NOTE: They are metric! M6.. I guess that's 6mm, coarse thread. Had a pretty hard time finding these, actually. The only issue is that if I want to remove the rack, I have to have a socket or wrench handy. It's not quick-release by any means... And my design binds the seats together, no 60/40. Could change that with a bit more work.

Moonstone06Vibe · Post by **Moonstone06Vibe** » Wed May 16, 2007 6:16 am

Great idea! I did something similar, only mounted the fork blocks directly to the tracks on the back of the seat - this way I can still carry a person and a bike. I used hex head screws, and leave an allen wrench in the glove box for those moments when I need to adjust the length. I'm also working on using the folk blocks as a means of securing the dog barrier...

GoodVibErations2004 · Post by **GoodVibErations2004** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:06 pm

i fully plan on doing a similar mod within this month. mine and my wifes bikes are at the inlaw's house and i am not strapping them to the roof or laying them down inside

SoCal_CJ · Post by **SoCal_CJ** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:20 pm

there is a round bar, with two bike mounts on it and holders for the front tire, the bar spreads open and pumps tight neumatically and then has a key lock into position, abotut $100 but a very cool set up, made for pick ups but will work here too, I will try and find the brand name...

SoCal_CJ · Post by **SoCal_CJ** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:30 pm

sorry I was wrong it is $170, see the red valve and pump handle? this is very well built and secure, but $$$Saris Kool 2-Bike Truck Bed Mount Rack

SoCal_CJ · Post by **SoCal_CJ** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:36 pm

now that I look at their site...this for $99 looks like a ready made version of your design...aluminum bar with fork locks and you can add 5 fork locks if you had a SUV see here..http://www.saris.com/pdfManuals/226.pdfThe Triple Track carrier was designed to carry bicycles inside of vans and sport utility vehicles. Once you have madeadequate space inside of your vehicle, place Triple Track in the vehicle. The carrier comes equipped with rubber pads on thebottom to prevent it from sliding around in the vehicle. It is possible to permanently secure carrier by utilizing the holes in thecenter track. Depending on the number of bikes that you are transporting, it may be necessary stager your Traps. The aboveillustration shows the different positions that you can mount the Traps in.it could be cool to add the front wheel holder to your home made unit..

SoCal_CJ · Post by **SoCal_CJ** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:37 pm

http://bike-nashbar.amazonwebs...oogle$64 now we are talking...

SoCal_CJ · Post by **SoCal_CJ** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:40 pm

spacemonkey · Post by **spacemonkey** » Sun May 31, 2009 11:33 am

One can buy fork mounts at Amazon or Performance bike for $10-$20 a piece. I have a couple on the way to make a rack like Neouka designed. Thanks!

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:20 am

Excellent bike rack... but anyone that wants to do this, make sure you test fit your bike in the car first!!! My road bike doesn't have a seat post quick release... making it a royal pain to remove and re-install all the time, and it has to be torqued. Unfortunately, I have to put my bike out on a bike rack. Would much rather keep the bike inside the Vibe.

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