Can you show me a image and explain how your strapping those bikes down? I have found out that the pad doesn't come with straps. Can you help clarify how you keep them stable with the pad?Unfortunately, having that crossbar on the tail end is going to negate the ability for you to put a MTB on a bike pad over the tailgate. Hereās a picture of the setup without the crossbar so you can see the spacing.
they did come with straps
Pardon my ignorance but do the straps wrap around the bikes main frame? Can you provide an image by any chance? Im being told it doesnt come with straps and that just sounds redicuous i agree.
Mine came with two straps. I will say, getting the shield on is a PITA. It looks simple with the Velcro straps, but you basically have to loosen them completely, and when you finally get everything in place, those metal clips at the bottom scratch in the surface of the tailgate (and my wrap!) Iām kind of annoyed by it and wish I would have known how difficult it was to secure and how those metal clips sit right at the bottom, potentially (definitely) scratching the tailgate itself. Ironic that the thing that is supposed to protect it ends up being the thing that scratches it
Copy that any image on how it's strapped to the frame to hold the bike in place?Mine came with two straps. I will say, getting the shield on is a PITA. It looks simple with the Velcro straps, but you basically have to loosen them completely, and when you finally get everything in place, those metal clips at the bottom scratch in the surface of the tailgate (and my wrap!) Iām kind of annoyed by it and wish I would have known how difficult it was to secure and how those metal clips sit right at the bottom, potentially (definitely) scratching the tailgate itself. Ironic that the thing that is supposed to protect it ends up being the thing that scratches it
Have you tried tightening the straps while the tailgate is closed from the inside? I don't have this problemMine came with two straps. I will say, getting the shield on is a PITA. It looks simple with the Velcro straps, but you basically have to loosen them completely, and when you finally get everything in place, those metal clips at the bottom scratch in the surface of the tailgate (and my wrap!) Iām kind of annoyed by it and wish I would have known how difficult it was to secure and how those metal clips sit right at the bottom, potentially (definitely) scratching the tailgate itself. Ironic that the thing that is supposed to protect it ends up being the thing that scratches it
What straps are you using to secure the bikes, i think i need this for my bikes but it comes with no bike straps oddly enough i saw.Unfortunately, having that crossbar on the tail end is going to negate the ability for you to put a MTB on a bike pad over the tailgate. Hereās a picture of the setup without the crossbar so you can see the spacing.
To be fair, I donāt use any straps as when you put the front tire over the tailgate, it basically secures itself. We drive from Reno to the Bay Area frequently and over a mountain pass, and weāve never had an issue. If you do want to be extra safe, a ski strap or simple short bungee would work great.
Thanks! Wish I could take credit but Iām a roadie! Younger brother is a big MTB guy out of Prescott Valley, so he found some incredible deals on them for me. Iām loving them, as thereās apparently been a massive upgrade over the last 30 years!
