Bike fork mounts for transportation diy

[Levo-Lon]

When transporting 2 bikes in my small doblo van its a bit tight with 29 ers with the front wheels on.

So plan is to make a wheel out fork clamp so they are secured securely.

Im thinking 15mm internal pipe dia cut to 110mm and brackets to hold the pipes then fix to wood blocks and then the van floor.
Easy so far but i want to make them detachable so i have a clear van loading area when not moving the bikes.
What i dont want is a 15 minute dismantling session as im not noted for my patience
Anyone done this or can you suggest a solution?
Idealy forks to rear for ease of loading..

I dont mind buying a kit but not found owt suitable yet

 

[sheddy]

Can you use an additional quick release axle somehow ?

 

[fossyant]

What about mounting on a frame, like a H shape. Front part to take mounts, middle of H to support another cross member that sits under the wheels.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Can you use an additional quick release axle somehow ?

Maybe an option

What about mounting on a frame, like a H shape. Front part to take mounts, middle of H to support another cross member that sits under the wheels.

That idea may be a good start, as i might be able to use the boarded wheel arches.
Though it will all depend on length needed. Steel baulkhead takes up space so it does limit me. Bloody long these slack 29ers

 

[Levo-Lon]

Having just had a look i think a length of 4x2 with the ends angle cut so it locks into the rear of the boarded arches.


Then build the fork clamps with wood and just drill a 15mm hole for the axle.
Handlebars may be the problem?
I may need to think that one out..
I can then lift the axle frame out if needed.

 

[fossyant]

Mount the 'axel holder' at an angle so the bars/forks are at a slight angle and they clear each other ?

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Buy a couple of front hubs like these if they are suitable https://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-hb-m3050-front-disc-hub/ mount these onto the wood with some exhaust clamps

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Are the forks on those bikes through-axle or QR?
If QR, then this type of thing will work nicely.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Are the forks on those bikes through-axle or QR?
If QR, then this type of thing will work nicely. View attachment 490924

Through axle 15mm x110

 

[Milkfloat]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPQeCqre8pI

 

[Levo-Lon]

As it turns out i dont need anything making.
Pop the wheel out of one bike put in rear wheel first and its sits perfectly stable against my wheelarch and bulkhead and the bungee hook holds it.
Other bike simply fits in front wheel first as it always has with a bungee securing it.

So i now have a nice bit of treated 4x2 to find a use for

 

[Deleted member 26715]

So i now have a nice bit of treated 4x2 to find a use for

Maybe you will get somebody canvassing for the wrong party knock on your door

 

[crossfire]

talking a problem over with friends often enables one to "think outside the box" and a solution will present itself