No, I'm certainly not missing the point! I'm all about whatever works for you, and to each their own! I love owning a truck and biking is awesome, so whatever you gotta do to make it work... Do it!I think you're missing the point, I have a F150 with the 8 foot bed and can just throw my bike in the back, but also have the tailgate mat for a couple reasons. 1 it's easier to get the bike in and out, I don't need to get into the bed. 2 it's a lot easier when there are multiple riders. I can fit 4 bikes on the mat and 2 maybe 3 if I just put them in the bed laying down.
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No reason to be sad, good times were had!
My car obsession takes away from my bike obsession (and vise-versa). Here's my Santa Cruz Hightower CC, a beast right out of the box. My relationship with the local bike shop allowed me to be the one to pull it from it's box and put together, a bit like doing the prep on a new car yourself.also, holy crap bikes can get expensive fast
All true except location, Lake Willoughby in northern Vermont is anything but coastal lol
I’ve built a couple of those. The internal cable routining has a steep learning curve but once you get it, you are good to go.Ace Alloy AFF01's - Link
No reason to be sad, good times were had!
My car obsession takes away from my bike obsession (and vise-versa). Here's my Santa Cruz Hightower CC, a beast right out of the box. My relationship with the local bike shop allowed me to be the one to pull it from it's box and put together, a bit like doing the prep on a new car yourself.
Can and should take a backseat to must. My '17 V6 is the only car I have to transport bicycles. I have bicycled more miles this year than driven. Four suction cups hold the Yakima rail. They stick!Just because you can does not mean you should.
