Mountan Bike Setup

[blackdawg]

I need a few things for my new mountain bike to set it up for hunting from basecamp/the house/camper. What is the preferred method for carrying a bow or gun? Anyone have pics getting it done? I also need a rear rack that I can strap various deer stands on, trailer's sound great but I don''t want the hassle of transporting and hooking one up. I also need some fender's that will help keep the mud and water off me and the gear, suggestions? Lastly, I need a kickstand,,,laying the bike down on side of roads, in mud ,leaning against truck, etc,,,isn't working for me, any suggestions? Any other suggestions for gear that is useful for day hunting?

 

[Thelostabbey]

What bike are you currently using? Does it have mounts welded to the frame for racks?

 

[blackdawg]

The bike is specialized rockhopper pro, I don’t believe it has anything setup for racks welded to it.


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[Thelostabbey]

It looks like a seat post mounted rack with p-clips might be your best bet. I have no experience with them but they should be solid.

Found this artical usefull for you:
All About Rear Pannier Racks for Bicycle Touring - CyclingAbout.com

I would also look at a traingle frame bag.
As far as mounting your rifle, you are gonna have to get creative.

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I'll add to this that I personally carry my bow or rifle in my pack. I just use the bike for covering ground faster. Then hoof it to were I want to hunt. I ride a Marin pine mountain with front rack from radioverks. I don't have a rear rack yet.

 

[blackdawg]

Great article, thanks


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[Beendare]

That was a great article. I can tell you from experience [bad] that lowering your center of gravity is key. Even riding with a pack on is a lot more unstable.

 

[blackdawg]

I agree, keeping the center of gravity low on anything with two wheels is important. The bow/gun racks from Rambo bikes and the trailer looks interesting, anyone have experience with those products?


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[blackdawg]

Let’s see some action photos with guns and packs on those mountain bikes!


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[mro]

Check out old man mountain for bike racks that fit on bike without rack eyelets. To mount a rifle, I think you'll need to play around and see what works for your specific bike / gun. I remember seeing old-school photos of light infantry using rifles mounted on the top tube of a bike (something like this).

This just reminded me of seeing some guy riding a road bike through town wearing a full lycra suit with a compound bow strapped to his back. He was hauling ass and had a hot lady-friend riding behind him (she had a pretty big dog in her backpack too). Looked like fun.

 

[wapitibob]

I have 2 trailers; Burley modified and BOB Ibex. The BOB is going scouting over the 4th. As far as bows go, I have had it mounted on the handle bars as well as strapped to my pack. The handle bars was easier, pack might be safer.

 

[Poser]

For Fenders, I have Mud Shovels for my fat bike. Looks like they have been rebranded but this is the same design.

Origami Rear Fender

The Origami Rear Fender is super light, easy to install and fits almost any bicycle. Punch it out from its packaging, fold it along on the seams, and snap it onto the mount. Pack down and throw it into your backpack when the weather conditions improves. Get the matching Origami Front Fender to...

ridepdw.com

That same company also makes after market kickstands.