ThuleLow Rider Bike Mount
Item # THU0009
Low Rider Bike Mount
The Thule Low Rider is simultaneously the most basic and most versatile piece of bike mounting hardware in existence. The Low Rider is a fork-mounting block that can be attached to any flat surface. This means beds, walls, floors, caps, camper tops, random pieces of wood, boat decks, roofs, and any other appropriate (or inappropriate) surface you can drill four holes in. The Low Rider is made of heavy duty metal, and designed to work with a cable lock so your bike stays where you left it.
- Heavy-duty metal construction
- Mounts to virtually any flat surface (hardware not included)
- 9mm quick-release fork moun
- Carries 1 bike
What do you think about this product?
View
May 9, 2016
Is this secure enough to mount vertically? Like on the back doors of a cargo van, so the bikes sit facing upward?
Oliver S.
November 19, 2014
great mount
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I have two of these. Drilled through the toolbox on my truck and mounted one on each side of the lid, so I can have two bikes in the bed at the time. Works well. Eventually, they rusted some. But, in NOLA, everything rusts.
NOLACyclist
September 23, 2013
Cheap and easy.
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Got this and and a cam strap for carrying my bike on my Jeep Cherokee. The crossbars are plastic, so just drilled right into the bars to attach the mount. Then lined up the back bar with the rear tire, and used a 12" cam strap to hold the rear down. Worked great for long trips and rough roads. Super easy to load and unload. Love it.
Josh Good
May 27, 2013
Solid, but not perfect
Good strong & solid unit, but quick-release action is lacking due to poor use of a split-washer... Good for solidly holding your bike over rough ground, or long trips, but would be annoying if you shuttle lots of short trips. Being able to thread a cable lock through unit is a nice touch.
Phil B
January 9, 2013
Solid performance
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I mounted it directly to the floor of the bed of my truck (2008 Tacoma) right up next to the cab, and it works great. It's out of the way of any cargo that I load. Although I've now learned of a better way to do it from a tacoma forum by using the tie down rails, this works just fine too. Super solid
Chayson A.
Bob Kocher
May 4, 2013
I've got a 2006 Tacoma and I'm curious what the better way using the tie down rails is that you learned about on a tacoma forum. Any chance you want to share it or tell me which tacoma forum you found it on? Thanks!
September 10, 2012
Other Possibilities for the Low Rider
Before I bought my hitch, I had Thule Low Riders mounted on boards so that I could carry bikes in my SUV
earlyrizer
September 10, 2012
Quality Skewer
Notice the O Rings to keep the skewer held snug in the barrel of the bracket.
earlyrizer
August 30, 2012
Best in Class!
IMHO, the Low Rider is superior (more metal, more mounting holes) to truck bed bike racks made by other manufacturers.
earlyrizer
June 8, 2012
Functional
It does what its designed to do. I mounted it to a sheat of plywood in the bed of my truck. It is just a bit awkward when you tighten it down on the fork, after a few times you learn the trick.
Shane L.
September 14, 2011
Just bought my second one...
Just got my second mount for my truck. I have them bolted to a couple of 2x4s in the bed of my pick up that fit into grooves in my liner. I would recommend this to pl w/ this capability. I think the important thing to note about this mount is that it stands up to weather like a champ! I bought one about 5 years ago, left it out in my truck all 5 years, through all sorts of weather, standing water, etc...no rust, no corrosion, works the same now as it did when I first got it. I had bought a SETTE mount of similar design at the same time...didnt last a month and is now replaced with another one of these... HIGHLY recommend this mount...it will never let you down. Worth every penny...
Corey M.
June 20, 2011
As Good As It Gets...
I have an old Graber pickup bed bike rack that I wasn't too enthused about because the fork leg attachment points were not very easy to operate. I bought one of the Thule Low Rider Mounts and mounted it on the Graber rack and was I impressed. Super easy to operate, built heavy duty...and, did I mention easy to operate! I was so impressed that I bought 2 more so I can mount all 3 of our bikes. Now I look forward to putting the bikes in the truck. I can't say enough good things about this mount. Honestly, it's that good. Disclaimer: Since I already had a bed rack that had fork mounts, installation was relatively easy - I only needed 2 new u-bolts per unit to mount the Thule mounts to my rack. (The Graber hardware didn't line up with the holes in the Thule mount.) If you're going to mount these into a truck bed without an existing rack, you'll probably have to drill some mounting holes...they include a template so that you can mark the holes accurately. Just LOOK (underneath the bed to make sure you don't drill into something important) before you drill.
Richard F.
December 15, 2010
I'm looking at getting a fork mount to put...
I'm looking at getting a fork mount to put on a set of Thule Bars. Can this mount be used on bars with a set of U bolts or is it only mount-able on flat surfaces?
West
Jim Romaine
February 8, 2011
LOL!!!...Before I bought mine I was wondering the same thing....Lol! I have a Honda Oddysee with a Thule Rack on top and was looking for a cheap fix! You could probably get away with that but I couldnt find a U bolt with the proper spacing for the holes. You may have to use somewhat of a spacer to take up the slack In the width of the rail bar. Bottomline, I wound up mounting it in the bed of my tundra, as intended, Because the wife took my drill away when I started measuring the top of her van for a roof mount!!!....Women!
Matt
May 19, 2011
Probably not anywhere near as stable/secure as a rack mounted tray. worth the extra 100 dollars for the peace of mind when youre driving down the highway...
October 6, 2010
Just what the bike ordered
These things fit the bill for a couple of needs I have: 1) I have the bed rider bike rack in the bed of my truck - these are really the only things that work with that set up. 2) When going to an event sometimes we transport more bikes than what will reasonably fit in the bed of a truck so these mount easily to to the deck of a flat bed trailer or on the inside of a covered trailer. Quick to set up. Holds bikes securely. Just what is needed for many of my bike transport needs.
James Lovell
June 21, 2010
Perfect for pickups!!!
I really wanted a good quality hitch mounted rack but was not willing to part with $200 plus. I also had a phobia of my precious ride falling off the rack or someone rear ending me. This was perfect! Easy install on my truck, my carbon beauty secure in the bed, couldnt ask for more. Quality design, holds securely and can be utilized with a cable lock for short stops. Very economical!!!
Jim Romaine
May 8, 2010
Can you mount this on the front wall of...
Can you mount this on the front wall of the bed, or does it need to be mounted on the floor of the bed?
Zach
Todd Schmalhurst
May 9, 2010
The front wall is fine, just make sure that it is mounted securely and you'll be in good shape.
Jim Romaine
February 8, 2011
That was how I mounted it to avoid having it in the way of cargo when not in use.
August 5, 2009
Excellent fork mount
I mounted two of these mounts onto a 2x4 in the bed of my trunk. They work great. Since I cable lock my bike to the truck, I had no need for a locking fork mount. This fork mount fit the bill perfectly - economical, sturdy and look decent.
Ryan
June 22, 2009
will this mount accept forks with disc...
will this mount accept forks with disc brakes? Thanks
Ryan
Angus Bohanon
June 22, 2009
It will. That's what we use on our bikes.
Todd Schmalhurst
June 23, 2009
Yes. It mounts just like you attach your front wheel. The mount resembles the hub on your wheel. Disc brakes aren't a problem.
May 4, 2009
Work great but no lock.
I finally sucked it up and bought a couple of these to bolt to the front of the box in my truck. Im glad I did. No more bikes sliding around and slamming into stuff on my way to the trails. Wish they were lockable though. You can buy seperate locking skewers, but I haven't yet.
Steezzzy-E
March 26, 2009
Will this hold downhill type bike forks...
Will this hold downhill type bike forks with pull through axels the non quick release type?
SammyCliffdrop
Nathan Webster
March 26, 2009
Nope. Check out the SRAM flytrap. It is capable of both 9mm and 20mm through axle.
March 13, 2009
Hi, will this thule low rider bike mount...
Hi, will this thule low rider bike mount accept both a mountain bike and narrow road bike profile? Any damage being done using this system with a carbon fork?Thanks
heather
Andrew
March 13, 2009
Yes it will accept any type of fork. You don't crank down on this thing to keep the bike in place so it should not damage a carbon fork at all.
Kyle Livingston
May 10, 2016
Hey Oliver - The short answer is yes, this Low Rider Bike Mount is strong enough to hold your bike vertically but it is not designed for that. You are going to put additional stress on your fork and frame and there is a chance with enough rattling around you will either rip the mount off your van or break part of your bike. If your van has a hitch then I would recommend a hitch rack like the Thule T2 Classic (Item #THU003U) or Thule Vertex (tem #THU001O). Feel free to contact me directly with any additional questions. - Kyle L. - Expert Gearhead - klivingston@backcountry.com - 801-736-4337