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Was looking for a clean way to mount our mountain bikes without using the hitch since I'm frequently towing as well. Seen many different setups, but here's my interpretation on an above bed bike mount. Used all Yakima parts, but I'm sure any of the popular brands would accomplish the same thing. Mounted 60" rails first and then used 78" crossbars on their tower kit. Not the cheapest way to transport bikes, but much easier than trying to load two of them in a bed with the cover on. Still need to cut the crossbars down a bit, but otherwise it's good and I can still open the rear tonneau cover panel.
![BikeRack1_zps5f3y9mgz.jpg BikeRack1_zps5f3y9mgz.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/353/353637-f0dd302335e5f4a6fb376b701e8537c0.jpg)
![BikeRack2_zpsx0mrhrfu.jpg BikeRack2_zpsx0mrhrfu.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/353/353638-b05fb1d24c9821cb8e41ad7cacf9eb6c.jpg)
Parts list:
Yakima Control Tower Tracks with Bolts (60-Inch): 8001135
Yakima Products Round Crossbars (78 inch)
Yakima Rack Kit for track mounted racks - 4 Control Towers, 4 Landing Pads #1, 4 End caps, 4 Core Locks, & 2 Keys. Round Crossbars and Tracks required (sold separately): 709832096457
Yakima FrontLoader Rooftop Bike Rack: 8002103
I also have a roof rack which I mount between the two bikes when extra space is needed.
Yakima LoadWarrior Rooftop Cargo Basket: 8007070
![BikeRack1_zps5f3y9mgz.jpg BikeRack1_zps5f3y9mgz.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/353/353637-f0dd302335e5f4a6fb376b701e8537c0.jpg)
![BikeRack2_zpsx0mrhrfu.jpg BikeRack2_zpsx0mrhrfu.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/353/353638-b05fb1d24c9821cb8e41ad7cacf9eb6c.jpg)
Parts list:
Yakima Control Tower Tracks with Bolts (60-Inch): 8001135
Yakima Products Round Crossbars (78 inch)
Yakima Rack Kit for track mounted racks - 4 Control Towers, 4 Landing Pads #1, 4 End caps, 4 Core Locks, & 2 Keys. Round Crossbars and Tracks required (sold separately): 709832096457
Yakima FrontLoader Rooftop Bike Rack: 8002103
I also have a roof rack which I mount between the two bikes when extra space is needed.
Yakima LoadWarrior Rooftop Cargo Basket: 8007070
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