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Mount a bike wherever you need it.

The Thule Low Rider is simultaneously the most basic and most versatile piece of bike mounting hardware in existence. The Low Rider is a fork-mounting block that can be attached to any flat surface. This means beds, walls, floors, caps, camper tops, random pieces of wood, boat decks, roofs, and any other appropriate (or inappropriate) surface you can drill four holes in. The Low Rider is made of heavy duty metal, and designed to work with a cable lock so your bike stays where you left it.

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updp336680

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  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

I mounted it directly to the floor of the bed of my truck (2008 Tacoma) right up next to the cab, and it works great. It's out of the way of any cargo that I load. Although I've now learned of a better way to do it from a tacoma forum by using the tie down rails, this works just fine too. Super solid

Bob Kocher

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I've got a 2006 Tacoma and I'm curious what the better way using the tie down rails is that you learned about on a tacoma forum. Any chance you want to share it or tell me which tacoma forum you found it on? Thanks!

5 5

earlyrizer

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IMHO, the Low Rider is superior (more metal, more mounting holes) to truck bed bike racks made by other manufacturers.

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for354001611

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It does what its designed to do. I mounted it to a sheat of plywood in the bed of my truck. It is just a bit awkward when you tighten it down on the fork, after a few times you learn the trick.

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mccudden1

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Just got my second mount for my truck. I have them bolted to a couple of 2x4s in the bed of my pick up that fit into grooves in my liner. I would recommend this to pl w/ this capability.

I think the important thing to note about this mount is that it stands up to weather like a champ! I bought one about 5 years ago, left it out in my truck all 5 years, through all sorts of weather, standing water, etc...no rust, no corrosion, works the same now as it did when I first got it. I had bought a SETTE mount of similar design at the same time...didnt last a month and is now replaced with another one of these...

HIGHLY recommend this mount...it will never let you down. Worth every penny...

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rfx4518361

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I have an old Graber pickup bed bike rack that I wasn't too enthused about because the fork leg attachment points were not very easy to operate. I bought one of the Thule Low Rider Mounts and mounted it on the Graber rack and was I impressed. Super easy to operate, built heavy duty...and, did I mention easy to operate! I was so impressed that I bought 2 more so I can mount all 3 of our bikes. Now I look forward to putting the bikes in the truck. I can't say enough good things about this mount. Honestly, it's that good.

Disclaimer: Since I already had a bed rack that had fork mounts, installation was relatively easy - I only needed 2 new u-bolts per unit to mount the Thule mounts to my rack. (The Graber hardware didn't line up with the holes in the Thule mount.) If you're going to mount these into a truck bed without an existing rack, you'll probably have to drill some mounting holes...they include a template so that you can mark the holes accurately. Just LOOK (underneath the bed to make sure you don't drill into something important) before you drill.

I'm looking at getting a fork mount to put...

West

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I'm looking at getting a fork mount to put on a set of Thule Bars. Can this mount be used on bars with a set of U bolts or is it only mount-able on flat surfaces?

Jim Romaine

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LOL!!!...Before I bought mine I was wondering the same thing....Lol! I have a Honda Oddysee with a Thule Rack on top and was looking for a cheap fix! You could probably get away with that but I couldnt find a U bolt with the proper spacing for the holes. You may have to use somewhat of a spacer to take up the slack In the width of the rail bar. Bottomline, I wound up mounting it in the bed of my tundra, as intended, Because the wife took my drill away when I started measuring the top of her van for a roof mount!!!....Women!

Matt

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Probably not anywhere near as stable/secure as a rack mounted tray. worth the extra 100 dollars for the peace of mind when youre driving down the highway...

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James Lovell

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These things fit the bill for a couple of needs I have: 1) I have the bed rider bike rack in the bed of my truck - these are really the only things that work with that set up. 2) When going to an event sometimes we transport more bikes than what will reasonably fit in the bed of a truck so these mount easily to to the deck of a flat bed trailer or on the inside of a covered trailer. Quick to set up. Holds bikes securely. Just what is needed for many of my bike transport needs.

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Jim Romaine

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I really wanted a good quality hitch mounted rack but was not willing to part with $200 plus. I also had a phobia of my precious ride falling off the rack or someone rear ending me. This was perfect! Easy install on my truck, my carbon beauty secure in the bed, couldnt ask for more. Quality design, holds securely and can be utilized with a cable lock for short stops. Very economical!!!

Can you mount this on the front wall of...

Zach

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Can you mount this on the front wall of the bed, or does it need to be mounted on the floor of the bed?

Todd Schmalhurst

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The front wall is fine, just make sure that it is mounted securely and you'll be in good shape.

Jim Romaine

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That was how I mounted it to avoid having it in the way of cargo when not in use.

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Ryan

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I mounted two of these mounts onto a 2x4 in the bed of my trunk. They work great. Since I cable lock my bike to the truck, I had no need for a locking fork mount. This fork mount fit the bill perfectly - economical, sturdy and look decent.

will this mount accept forks with disc...

Ryan

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will this mount accept forks with disc brakes?
Thanks

Angus Bohanon

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It will. That's what we use on our bikes.

Todd Schmalhurst

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Yes. It mounts just like you attach your front wheel. The mount resembles the hub on your wheel. Disc brakes aren't a problem.

Will this hold downhill type bike forks...

SammyCliffdrop

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Will this hold downhill type bike forks with pull through axels the non quick release type?

Nathan Webster

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Nope. Check out the SRAM flytrap. It is capable of both 9mm and 20mm through axle.

Hi, will this thule low rider bike mount...

heather

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Hi, will this thule low rider bike mount accept both a mountain bike and narrow road bike profile? Any damage being done using this system with a carbon fork?Thanks

Andrew

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Yes it will accept any type of fork. You don't crank down on this thing to keep the bike in place so it should not damage a carbon fork at all.

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Corey Welsh

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I like the concept, the construction and the product. Works well in the bed of my nissan frontier. However, putting them in was a little bit of a pain, lining up bolts and such. The manual said to use 5/16 bolts, turns out they are more like 9/32. I just drilled the holes in the bracket out a little. Also, loc-tite or a lock washer is definitely recommended as the bolts will loosen up over time.

All in all, it's good, cheap and reasonably secure.