20 mm Fork-Mount Racks?

[Squatch]

I was looking at various rack manufactures (yakima, thule, rocky mounts) and while 9 mm QR-type fork mounts are plentiful, 20 mm ones seem to be non-existant. Rocky Mounts has a tray that fits 3.0 tires, but I doubt anyone will be using a QR front axle on a DH bike.

If you have a thru-axle fork, I assume you are forced to throw it in the back of your truck. I never was a fan of hitch- or trunk-mount racks, but maybe they've improved significantly to make them as good as roof racks.


(Perhaps a getting a little tech-talky here):

I was lying awake one night thinking about the grievous injustice that 20 mm fork owners have to suffer while transporting their bikes, and I was thinking off a way to fabricate a 20 mm mount. However, since every system is different, and changing, I was thinking that the only goood way to this would be to clamp on the axle between the fork, since the dropouts aren't standard a la a quick release. Beyond that I haven't figured out a way to make a simple and reliable design, though.

Anyone ever have similar thoughts? Maybe some ideas about this? I was trying to come up with a design that could be done in a machine shop, although I don't have much reason to do it since I don't have a thru-axle fork. Or a car to mount it on, for that matter. But both of those things would be nice to get, so a guy can always dream.

[Conundrum]

It's been done. I had the same thoughts about welding some type of adapter so I went to the LBS to get regular dropout measurements and the guy said it would be easier to just buy the one he carries for $15 so I did. Next time I walk out to my truck, I'll get the name of the company. It's a tube the axle goes through and it has two "fake" dropouts welded on that fit in the rack. Seems to work ok.

I usually just transport my bike in the back of my pickup but if I go with other folks, this adapter allows it to fit in normal racks.

[bagtagley]

You could always get an upright mount like this.

Or, if your completely set on taking your front wheel off, these guys have what you need.

[bagtagley]

Next time I walk out to my truck, I'll get the name of the company. It's a tube the axle goes through and it has two "fake" dropouts welded on that fit in the rack.

Probably the Hurricane Fork-Up.

[Squatch]

Fataxle = Much better idea than I had going.

Apparently I'm super-picky when it comes to racks. I've had a lot of bad/frustrating experiences with older racks, I guess. Ideally I would drive a pick-up, and attach some fork mounts to the bed somewhere. Plus you could get multiple ones and stagger them for QR vs. thru-axle.

[Andy_B]

I have a Hurricane Fork-up if any one needs it...

It's the Red one. But I have used it w/my Boxxer.

Sixer + shipping.

[bagtagley]

I have a Hurricane Fork-up if any one needs it...

It's the Red one. But I have used it w/my Boxxer.

Sixer + shipping.

Sold! PM Sent.

edit: I'll give Squatch dibs, since this is his thread. Otherwise, I'll take it.

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I have a Hurricane Fork-up if any one needs it...

It's the Red one. But I have used it w/my Boxxer.

Sixer + shipping.

Andy,

I'll take that off your hands, if Squatch doesn't want it, then Bags doesn't want it (hint hint - he doesn't want it). Lemme know, i'll PM you.

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[Tap]

will it work with a Maxle?

[Squatch]

i'm not interested, i don't even have a fork to use it on.

[Andy_B]

will it work with a Maxle?

Look's like it should.

I have used it with my 2003 Boxxer, 2004 Psylo 20mm QR system...

Edit: Sold to Bag.

[bagtagley]

will it work with a Maxle?

That's not what it said before. I was going to graciously pass this deal to you until you started name-calling and threatened me with your spiders.

not really

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That's not what it said before. I was going to graciously pass this deal to you until you started name-calling and threatened me with your spiders.

not really

use it it good health, my friend

fork you!