[Seanwrtr]

Hey,
I have a pick up truck and need a good rack to hold our bikes, any suggestions, thanks.

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[bab2000]

Do you want the bikes to ride in the truck bed?

Or, do you have a hitch receiver?

I have a GMC Sierra crew with short bed/hard tonneau cover. I opted for a hitch rack, Thule 914 Roadway.

There are several makes and models to choose from.

[Seanwrtr]

I'd like to have them in the bed, rather not tow anything, but thanks for the info, I'll look into it.

[cranky old dude]

You've got a few options. Look up Hollywood Racks...I believe they manufacture a bar style
rack that stretches from rail to rail. I have used flat mount skewer type holders in my Van and pickup
for years. I just mounted them onto a board. This thread has some pics of my setup. It
also shows my unconventional Yakima roof rack which I mounted between my truck rails. This works well as I can now use various Yakima mounts depending on my needs. Hope this helps stimulate some ideas.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=402006

[kwhman]

I use this one. I bought two so I can load a bike on each side of bed without getting in truck. Very easy and sturdy! I've used it with 5 diff bikes and it always works.

http://www.etrailer.com/pc-tbbr~UG2500.htm

- Steve in Atlanta :thumb:

[Siu Blue Wind]

Tired of removing your wheels? Scroll down for pics of it in the bed.

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/bikerack/makerack.htm

[wyeast]

Big piece of lumber with a buncha universal mounts should do the trick. (they're quick-release skewers that bolt to the lumber)

[adambumpus]

Big piece of lumber with a buncha universal mounts should do the trick. (they're quick-release skewers that bolt to the lumber)

That's what I did. I got two of these things (http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Bike-Hitch-Pro-Locking/dp/B000ACAM7E/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1213469872&sr=8-2) and mounted a 2x4 across where the stake pockets are in my Dakota.

Here's a picture of what I built.
http://pictures.bump.us/picKLE-cache/2007/02February/Bikes/Bike%20009_640.jpg