Originally Posted by
flangehead
I've had a fork mount crossbar for about 20 years and it has worked very well. I don't have my own picture of it but I snipped one from an ad (different brand; I doubt mine is available anymore).
Similar to what I've had for 20 years.
There are other options; search "bike rack for pickup truck bed" in the big South American river site.
I've seen single fork clamps that fit in the sidepost slots but I'm not seeing them now for sale. That seemed like a good option for a single bike.
I also do this. I got some steel angle iron and mounted the axle holders from thule on them. Used the stake pockets and just use a ratchet strap to keep the bar going across the pickup tight. (probably not needed but I am paranoid). Works awesome. Using it now for years and holds well over long and short trips all over heck.