Hanging a Bike Horizontally Inside an Enclosed Trailer

Vertically hanging a bicycle is usually the best way to save storage space in the garage. On the road, however, bike trailers often aren't tall enough to accommodate full-size 10-speed road bikes mounted vertically. Inside a low-profile bike trailer, the best option is to mount the bike horizontally to a fork mount. Fork mounts are commonly used to store bicycles inside trailers, pickup truck beds, campers and boats. After the front wheel of the bicycle is removed with the quick-release lever, the fork locks securely into the fork mount, holding the bicycle horizontal.

Things You'll Need

  • Fork mount kit
  • Power drill and 5/16-inch drill bit
  • Socket wrench and sockets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mark the position of the four mounting holes of the fork mount on the floor of the trailer, using the manufacturer supplied template.

    • 2

      Drill four 5/16-inch holes through the floor of the trailer.

    • 3

      Remove the ratcheting nut from the end of the fork mount skewer rod. Slide the skewer rod into the channel in the fork block. If the bicycle will be mounted immediately adjacent to the wall of the trailer, slide the skewer into the channel from the side of the fork block that will allow it to be accessed from the center of the trailer. Reinstall the ratcheting nut on the end of the skewer rod.

    • 4

      Place the fork block on the floor of the trailer and align the mounting holes with the holes drilled in the floor.

    • 5

      Install the supplied four 1/4-inch mounting bolts.

    • 6

      Slide under the trailer. Install the four supplied fender washers and locking nuts on the bolts. Tighten securely.

    • 7

      Remove the front wheel from the bicycle. Set the front forks into the fork slots on the skewer.

    • 8

      Tighten the ratcheting nut on the skewer. Pivot the skewer locking lever closed to lock the forks in place.