Kuat Dirtbag Truck Bed Mount
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Kuat Dirtbag Truck Bed Mount $29.00
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Jesse RamirezEmployeeSturdy Mount
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This is a great sturdy mount at the price. There is no hardware included which is a bummer but I ended up just getting stuff from Ace hardware for Install. I got the 15mm which fit my thru axle on my mountain bike perfect except for just a slight bit of side to side play when mounted, that was easily fixed with rubber washers on each side of thru axle. Now it does not move one bit!
Brian AllenGreat mount with one minor flaw
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Overall the product is fantastic. It is very sturdy and fits a 20mm x 110mm fork perfectly without using any spacers. My only complaint, and the loss of a star, is that the mount holes are not centered on the mount plate. I have a Utilitrack system in my truck bed that I mounted this to and found that because the mount holes are off-centered I had to add a backing plate behind the mount in order to get it to work on my Utilitrack. A simple fix, but one that would not be necessary if the mount holes were centered.
Jared DownsGearheadSweet and Inexpensive
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
The 15mm Thruaxle option is a 100mm width and not wide enough for a fork with Boost spacing.
David H.well the kuat 15 fit 110 mm through axles as well, or is it just for 100mm? thanks!
Matt C.The "Black Phat Bike 15mm" bike fork mount would fit a 15mm thru axel with 150mm spacing?
Matt C.For anyone else out there. The Phat model is for 15mm x 142mm.
Kuat now makes another 15mm x 150mm bikes, but is marked as such
rbWith a quick release (9mm), I can see the fork dropping onto the mount, but what secures the fork to the mount?
JimmVSR-AVLA skewer.
Andrew C.I have a very specific use for this product. As such I need to know the exact width of the flat metal plate that bolts to the truck bed. Just the width will do (the length and thickness is not material). This question relates to the 9mmx100mm bed mount. Thank you
Mike HulmeGreat mount
Love this mount. It makes setting up custom bike mounts a breeze. Well built and well priced.
BenCould one of you kind people measure the height of this mount from bottom to center of thru axle? Thanks!
Jeffhttp://kuatracks.com/workspace/media/uploads/dirtbag-fit-guide.pdf
MTNMYKEThe Simple Way is the Best Way!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
These are simple and work great! I was able to build a custom mount for my truck (didn't want to spend upwards of $500 for crossbars) with only 2x4s, some hardware, paint, and these mounts.
I usually hang my bike off the tailgate but didn't want them there for long trips. Even with the nicest pads, they rub on my carbon bikes due to road vibration. I wanted something for 1,000+ mile trips that was more sturdy.
Jonny Atencio
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Easy to use
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is such a simple yet versatile bike carrying system, I'm surprised Kuat doesn't have more competition. Great for a DIY truck bed, or in a van, these are super secure and are really straightforward to install.
James RobbinsDirtbag Van
1 Minivan you borrowed from your mom
2 Kuat Dirbag Truck Bed Mounts (Black Thruaxle 15mm)
1 Random 2x4 from the garage
4 Wood Screws
4 Washers
2 Bikes
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The Ultimate Dirtbag Roadtrip Vehicle
James RobbinsVan's Best Friend
Note 1: The middle row seats are only folded down for photo purposes. We were able to fit the two bikes (29" wheels, size small and medium) in with the middle row seats up and usable. This makes it perfect for taking a couple ladies along. Or just picking up random hitchhikers to get some karma.
Note 2: This is possible in the Dodge Grand Caravan as it is longer than the normal Caravan. Results may very on different models. Hopefully future testing will determine compatibility with other vans.
James RobbinsFor Your Dirtbag Lifestyle
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The Kuat Dirtbag is a straight forward way to mount your bike. With a little creativity you could probably mount it to almost anything. The hardest part will be figuring out what size of axle you have. There are a lot of "standards" these days, but it seems like there is a dirtbag for almost all of them.
Pros:
-Cheap. Leaving you more money for Ramen.
-Bomber. This thing is built to last. Super solid construction. It will last longer than my bike does. The biggest concern is the axle standard will become "outdated" and the mount will be functioning perfectly.
-Simple and easy to use. Get a couple screws or bolts and maybe some washers and you are in business. Mount it wherever you please,
-Keeps your bike super stable. As long as you mounted the Dirtbag correctly and inserted your axle properly, you bike isn't going anywhere. Take the corners at whatever speed you like. Rattle out your fillings on the washboard road, the Dirtbag won't let you down.
-It's black. Black goes with everything.
Cons:
-You have to remove the front tire. What did you expect? It's a fork mount. As my mother always said, "dirtbags can't be choosers." Just find a place to put your front wheel and avoid squeezing your front hydraulic brake and you won't have any issues.
-You need a specific mount for each axle size. No adapters available.
Love these things. I bought a couple of them just for a specific trip and the price and functionality made it totally worth it. Get some. Unleash your inner Dirtbag.
Austin RobbinsMount up!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
We bought some of these on our most recent bike trip in order to figure out how to mount the bikes on the inside of a minivan. Yeah, a minivan of all things. But we just bought a board, two dirtbags, and boom! We had a makeshift rack that held the bikes like a champ!
Both bikes we were using had the 15mm thru-axle, so we bought two of those, and they worked great. One was a Fox fork and the other was a RockShox, so we didn't have any issues with the forks working on either bike, and they stayed nice and tight for the whole trip.
What I love about these mounts is that they are so versatile. We just screwed them to a 2x4 board, but after the trip we took them off and now we can mount them on a truck bed or on a different board. It doesn't really matter how you use them, but they can be used for so many different applications.
The construction of the dirtbag mount is super solid, giving you the confidence that your precious cargo is going to stay in place. Kuat always makes rad products and I plan on getting more of these to make moving bikes so much easier.
Tim N.works
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
mounts well, holds the bike and affordable
strong like tractor smart like plow
luke adamsWorks good
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I mounted 15mm thruaxle and 9mm QR mounts in the bed of my Tacoma right behind the cab. Drilled two little holes in the bed floor and mounted with some bolts and Teflon locknuts I picked up for 40 cents at the hardware store. They secure the bikes pretty well but I run a strap over the frames to keep them from wiggling around while I drive. Only thing I can recommend is double checking the inside diameter where the axle or skewer slides through the mounts for burrs or flaws in the metal or paint to keep from scoring or damaging your axle on install. I did not do this my first time putting the bike on and a little imperfection inside the mount scratched some of the paint off my 15 thruaxle. No real damage but it was kind of a bummer as the axle was only 2 months old. Overall a good product and for the price, who wouldn't buy it?
Cody TownsendWorks perfectly
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Mounted it to my sled deck on my truck and my wife's bike snaps in real quick and easy. A useful little tool
LancerhHow can you tell what size your quick...
How can you tell what size your quick release drop out is?
SamIf the skewer stays in your wheel when you remove it and you have slotted dropouts on your fork, you have a 9mm quick release. They only come in one size. 15 and 20mm through axles have to be fully removed in order to remove your wheel. The size should be marked on the axle.
Jeff PerlmanVendor RepNew Dirtbag Sizes
Just released, new 15MM and 20MM sizes now available and still under $20!!
Joey WHey Jeff,
Maybe a dumb question, but if i buy the 20mm will it still work okay with say a 9mm bike? Just trying to make it as univeral as possible to work with a wider range of bikes... thanks!!
Jeff PerlmanVendor RepHey Joey! It will not, the barrel on the 20mm will be much too large ad is meant for thru axel not a quick release set up, it will be specific to a 20mm and not a 9mm. Luckily they are so perfectly priced, if you have a 9mm quick release skewer and a 20mm Thru Axel, you can definitely afford both dirtbags!
If you need a touch more room, you can slide the fork mounts over a touch, then put the bikes in at an angle. IE move the fork to the right, and move the back wheel to the left. Gives you a bit more room if needed
I am able to give bikes inside my Honda Fit doing that.