Tailgate Pad for Mountain Bikes

[Belvedere]

LOL! I put it on Friday and picked up a couch, then took it off the next day.

I've been using this hitch mount rack for years. But I've been looking at the tray racks.

We have a Kuat NV 2.0. I really like it, but it's heavy with the 2 bike add on. Looking to get a Kuat Transfer for the car.

Your first link didn't work. I still have one like your second link. Don't care for it much. Don't use it much anymore. It was the only thing my wife's old recumbent would fit on, but we sold that bike.

 

[FLiPMaRC]

For anyone interested, there's a sale for the Thule T2 - Thule T2 Classic 2-Bike Hitch Rack | REI Co-op

 

[Ram-a-Kin]

I almost bought a tailgate pad, but talked to another guy with an eMTB who recommended I stay with the hitch rack. Paint issue was one thing, but lifting a 50lb over the tailgate, especially after a hard ride was the other.

What eMTB do you have? I have an Orbea Rise and carry it on a Thule T2 Pro XTR.

 

[Belvedere]

What eMTB do you have? I have an Orbea Rise and carry it on a Thule T2 Pro XTR.

I have a Giant Talon. I was a little skeptical of the ebike craze, but I love it.

 

[Chris3058]

Trance X0 29” here.

 

[Smashius]

What eMTB do you have? I have an Orbea Rise and carry it on a Thule T2 Pro XTR.

I like your style...

 

[Ram-a-Kin]

I like your style...

Where is OH are you?

 

[Smashius]

Where is OH are you?

I'm in Dayton. You in the area?

 

[Ram-a-Kin]

I'm in Dayton. You in the area?

Cleveland. What trails are you riding on your Rise?

 

[Smashius]

Cleveland. What trails are you riding on your Rise?

I ride all the local stuff here and in Cincinnati. It's been to Horns Hill a bunch (have you been?).

Had it to Brown County and Griffin Bike Park in Indiana. It's coming with me to Snowshoe this weekend to ride some of the back country stuff there. My DH bike handles the park duties.

You travel to ride at all?

 

[Ram-a-Kin]

I ride all the local stuff here and in Cincinnati. It's been to Horns Hill a bunch (have you been?).

Had it to Brown County and Griffin Bike Park in Indiana. It's coming with me to Snowshoe this weekend to ride some of the back country stuff there. My DH bike handles the park duties.

You travel to ride at all?

I am not a downhiller but I do go to DuPont/Pisgah twice a year to ride. Brown County and Snowshoe backcountry are on our list to try this fall.

 

[Smashius]

I am not a downhiller but I do go to DuPont/Pisgah twice a year to ride. Brown County and Snowshoe backcountry are on our list to try this fall.

Do you ride the eeb in NC?

Brown County is super fun, we get out there a couple times a year. As for Snowshoe, if you come to try the back country, you have to ride the park one day! I'll be happy to give you a tour of the DH trails (I'm there most weekends)!

 

[Ram-a-Kin]

Do you ride the eeb in NC?

Brown County is super fun, we get out there a couple times a year. As for Snowshoe, if you come to try the back country, you have to ride the park one day! I'll be happy to give you a tour of the DH trails (I'm there most weekends)!

Eeb? Not sure I know that one. Anyone hassle you when you ride your Rise at Brown County?

 

[Smashius]

Eeb? Not sure I know that one. Anyone hassle you when you ride your Rise at Brown County?

Eeb = eBike.

Nope, not at all. Ridden there several times with no issue.

 

[Ram-a-Kin]

Eeb = eBike.

Nope, not at all. Ridden there several times with no issue.

Yes I have ridden my Rise there and so far have not been hassled by anyone.

 

[Deathbringer]

Does anyone have experience installing a pad with Ramboxes? Not sure if the Ramboxes make a difference. I’ve be ordered a 2021 Rebel for May and have been looking at Evoc, Race Face and Dakine. I know that not each type will fit different trucks properly. I’m worried about the shape of the tailgate and compatibility of different pads. Thanks!


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2019 and I'm using a fox tailgate pad. ram boxes mean I can only fit 5 bikes. My 2018 with the same pad would take 7

 

[22Ram1500InAR]

Wasn't planning on buying a tailgate pad, but Walmart had this for $35 two weeks ago. It finally arrived last weekend.

How do you like it after all this time?