May 14, 201313 yr Hi, have just got myself a new van and really want to get organized with regards to how to strap or secure my bike in it. I typically carry one bike but on occasions could be three. Are there any racks available? is there any thing that could be simply made up? I am trying to avoid the straps everywhere sort of lash up that usually ends up happening! and would be grateful of any tips or suggestions that could steer me in the right direction. Many Thanks.
May 14, 201313 yr Hi turbo when I am carrying my bike all I do is put her in backwards from the back and strap it to back door using the two rear most fastening points and pull it up to the closed door works a treat and never moves
May 14, 201313 yr This is a very stable mounting method: The rear straps have large hooks that fit nicely over the footpeg mounting brackets. The left front strap goes around the fork on top of the brak caliper.
May 17, 201313 yr I use a Sealey WC06 wheel chock with the bike facing forwards and tie downs from the handlebars to anchor poits in the van. None of the pictures of the WC06 on sites that sell it show that it comes with two plates that screw to the van floor so it will slot in & out, even the Sealey wesite doesn't show them.
May 18, 201313 yr Author Thanks for that Grib ,just what I was looking for,I have looked on line and found some so do you mean that they come with some sort of fixings that allow them to be removed when not carrying bikes in the van? thanks again for your response.
May 18, 201313 yr Author Thanks grib for taking the time to help me , that set up is just what I want . So as far as you know those fixings come with the brackets?
May 18, 201313 yr They came with mine, I was planning to make something similar so was pleasantly surprised when it arrived with them.
May 18, 201313 yr If you put the straps low enough, like in my picture, you don't need any extra racks...
May 18, 201313 yr If you put the straps low enough, like in my picture, you don't need any extra racks... Guys, low straps like that would make me nervous if you had to swerve violently.
May 19, 201313 yr Guys, low straps like that would make me nervous if you had to swerve violently. Don't worry, the bike doesn't move an inch. If you don't use wheel brackets, and the straps are on the handle bars, the front suspension can compress and as a result the front wheel can slide away sideways. I've got this method of securing the bike from a motorcycle magazine. Just try it one time, so you can feel for yourself how stable it is.
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