Bicycle Carrier on spare wheel

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• Jul 18, 2024

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terdrocket said:

I attached a Lolo Racks single bike carrier to my ladder to carry my mountain bike.

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Hello Terdrocket,
How do you fix your LOLO Rack on your ladder? I don't find a way to fix it.

 

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• Jul 19, 2024

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Hello Terdrocket,
How do you fix your LOLO Rack on your ladder? I don't find a way to fix it.

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Bar clamps from Amazon

 

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Voader - Oudersopzwier said:

I have this one from Yakima. Works well on the defender and can also be fitted on the GrendIer.View attachment 7844075

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Yesterday I bought this rack and it's not compatible with the Grenadier

 

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• Jul 27, 2024

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Yesterday I bought this rack and it's not compatible with the Grenadier

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Fabbri, in Italy, makes one called the Gringo Bicci. You can get conversion kits so it can carry 4 pairs of skis, 2 snowboards (or 1 snowboard and 2 pairs of skis), or 2 bikes. For the stock Grenadier wheels, you will need the 300mm extension cables, as well. It’s quite light and mounts in about 1 minute, once you do the initial setup, which is very easy. I don’t use it for my mountain bike (I use a Thule hitch mounted rack with an extender bar) - just skis, but looks like an interesting option. One thing to note - I believe the Fabbri touches the frame - my bikes are carbon frame, so I prefer no-touch options. The site says it’s carbon frame compatible, so I think the part that touches has protection for the frame. If you want a spare-mounted rack, however, this might be your best bet.

Gringo bici - Fabbri

Rear wheel bike carrier for off-road vehicle with electro-welded aluminium frame. UNIVERSAL: it fits on all the rear spare wheels thanks to the “Universal System” with plastic-coated stainless steel cables. Fast assembly without using any tool, with quick lever locking system. Easy to transform...

www.fabbri.info

I’ve also attached a picture of mine, which is just configured for skis.

 

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• Jul 28, 2024

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Arnaud said:

Yesterday I bought this rack and it's not compatible with the Grenadier

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I also tried to install the Yakima and did not manage to do so. Yesterday I installed a French model, which seems to work fine: https://www.mottez.com/de/produits/porte-velo-4x4-sur-roue-de-secours/

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Things to consider:
- not as lean as the Yakima (no folding of the upper part)
- assembly takes a while
- creates issues with the parking sensor (there might be a fix for that)

 

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• Sep 26, 2024

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Zimm said:

I use a yakima, like above, but I have a model where I can offset the upper part to compensate for an offset tire. I also replace the mount extension with one fabbed from stainless, otherwise it can rust together if left on.

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Is it the Yakima spare tire bike rack? Do you have a picture, by any chance?

 

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Is it the Yakima spare tire bike rack? Do you have a picture, by any chance?

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• Sep 26, 2024

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Eric said:

Ah, on mine I can move the spacing of the wheel holder and upright. I needed to after coming from the Discovery. So no spacer needed. But yes I can only open the small door with it in place.

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Do you have some photos of the set up. I use the Thule rack for two Bikes, but it is a pain in the arse fit. Anything that would drop the height and push it back a few inches would save a load of stress

 

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Installed an Allen bike rack today! I wish I could’ve installed a Thule it looked much better but this one does the job.

 

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Just stumbled onto this thread. I needed one too and just like @terdrocket I went the lolo rack route. I have their 4 bike shuttle rack and love it. So I fabbed a removable rack that mounts to the ladder. it works great so far. Its not as robust as a hitch mount rack such as a Rig'd or lolo, but that is mostly because I do not know the ladder load capacity(other than stated static load). But for me to rip down the highway and forest service/dirt road this setup is great. I have a few more tweaks that I want to make then I will post some pics. It holds two mountain bikes by the handlebars, is removable, and it is adjustable.

 

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Also, both bikes have dropper posts so that helps too.

 

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Just got the Kuat Pivot 2 to pair with the 1Up rack. Im liking this a lot.

 

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solid setup! swingout arm is key

 

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Just got the Kuat Pivot 2 to pair with the 1Up rack. Im liking this a lot.View attachment 7875865View attachment 7875866

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I would like to fit a similar carrier to my Sprinter. I find this type very stable and it allows unhindered access to the boot.

 

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Glad I finally bit the bullet. 1Up offers a version of this (the RakAttach), but it is quite a bit more $$. Plus I think this one from Kuat is at least as good, if not better quality based on research (not personal 1st hand experience). And I bought the Kuat on Amazon, so free shipping, vs $69 for the RakAttach factory direct.