Bronco x Mountain Bike

[Potluck99]

is there any reason why people don't use the spare tire carrier?

I wouldn’t want to put any extra weight on the factory tailgate hinges. It’s already approaching 100lbs with the spare. But you can get a tailgate reinforcement which is a couple hundred bucks.
I have a harbor freight hitch extension- it’s the same as the Ford one, but like $30. I also drilled it so it sits more flush.
To me, a hitch mounted bike rack is the right tool for the job.

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[Solfive]

One last question - is there any reason why people don't use the spare tire carrier? I'm just thinking I'll only have 1 bike max, so weight shouldn't be an issue, and it seems easier to take off and store if need be. Also........quite a bit cheaper since I'll have to buy a hitch, hitch extender, and the 1UP or Kuat.

Tire style carriers typically secure your bike by hanging it. If you have a carbon frame or care about keeping the paint in good shape I’d personally shy away from them.

 

[ar1]

Please post more hitch setups if you've got them. Looking for something very tidy when folded up and need the right combination of both rack and extender.

 

[Ryslegit]

New bike days are always nice.

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