Like the bicycle rack version, this rack doesn’t come with bungee cords, and with a faster moving motorcycle you will definitely want something to secure your board. Having both hands on the handlebars helps keep your skin attached where it should be (not to mention the skin of your precious surfboard). It includes only the wheels that attach to the back of the board, and is meant for walking with the board. The rack is simple to install and because it's constructed in sections can be taken to pieces for quick and easy storage when not in use.

works with all types of bikes, whether you’re on a beach cruiser, a road bike, a mountain bike, or a BMX. It has quick release buttons on both arms and the rear arm can mount to your seatpost or your rear rack with the included hardware. The Max Rack has a wider mounting stance, is compatible with a wide range of bike frame sizes, and is easy to install. After a few test surfs, I concluded it’s a bit of pain in the arse to have on the bike the whole time. So make sure you get the bike measurements down before you choose your rack to avoid disappointment if the chosen model doesn’t fit.

Please also note: We have a no quibble 90 day exchange or refund policy providing the item has not been used. Wilson’s ex-rental powder blue ladies’ bicycle with custom PVC surf rack cradling the 7’5″ Gracey egg. It keeps your surfboard secure while in transit and protects your surfboard (and you) by reducing the chance of a catastrophic fall.

Each arm is installed separately, so you can install it next to each other if you only carry shorter boards, or you can install them farther apart to handle longer boards. To ensure light weight and durability, high-quality surfboard racks are made of light and sturdy aluminium.wrapping the bungee around the frame like the picture below holds the board in place better, and bungee cords are the first thing to wear out if left in the sun. The Moved By Bikes (MBB) Shortboard Bicycle Rack is a minimalist bike rack designed for urban cyclists. The "Lowrider" engineered alloy framework is covered by thick EVA foam at the points where the surfboard rests when being transported preventing any damage. We all know riding a bicycle to the beach is way cooler since everyone will be impressed with your badassity, but if you are a little farther away from the beach or have some other restrictions, some of the same companies above make racks that attach to other 2-wheeled devices. Budget: If you’re scrounging couch change for this purchase, then you probably don’t want the most expensive option.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. In fact, the use of bike surf racks might be yet another way I’ve tended to use to judge people, reinforcing my own deeply entrenched worldview of general superiority in terms of both ideology, and operating skills. is to provide the highest quality storage and transportation solutions for today’s active watersports enthusiasts.So I’d advise to make it quick release, by either by not gluing the first joint or horizontal pipe that goes into the cut frame T, or, as I did, retrofit: Sawed the horizontals, glued a sleeve to the rack side, drilled thru and put a split pin/wingnut on the frame side.

Produced by Kip Anderson of Cowspiracy fame, Brit director Ali Tabrizi stars in the 89min feature about the plight of [. If you have a heavier duty rack (common on some ebikes and cruiser bikes) you may be able to use the attachment systems designed for motorcycle/scooters discussed below. If that’s the case, check out The Mule, our favorite trailer-style longboard bike rack, featured below. When I was in Nicaragua, I used my motorcycle to get to surf breaks farther away, and I was even able to squeeze 2 boards on one rack a few times (something that would be more difficult on the side mounted rack of my bicycle) by bending the arms open a bit. If it’s windy in your area or you want to carry more than one board at a time, these surfboard trailers could be better.We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places. As she tries to drink a cool beer on a hot evening under the shade of the cherry tree, I’ll inevitably pipe up with, “With my own bare hands…” reminding her just how very lucky she is to have found me. The advantage of the shortboard racks is that they’re usually a little cheaper and there’s only one point of installation, but that one point of installation is often on the seatpost ( which I’m not a fan of). A stable surfboard rack enables you to comfortably transport your surfboard to the beach, while keeping it in good condition.