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Wheele Surf Bike Rack

For those of you interested in a surfboard bike rack you two great options: The Mule Transport System and The Wheele Surf Bike Rack. However, after reviewing and using both models,your best option may be the Wheel Surf Rack. Not only can you tow your surfboard behind your bike, allowing for hands free travel like the Mule, but you can also bring along anything else you may need for a day out on the beach.

The Wheele Surf Rack is a simple lightweight two-behind trailer that easily attaches to your  to your bicycle seat post using a specialized designed hitch that allows for maximum maneuverability. This systems allows you to easily carry surfboards up to 7’8″ in it’s normal position and will even extend to accommodate surfboards up to 9′ 6″, all they while still being able to easily ride your bike.

More Pics and Pricing:

The Wheele Surf Bike Rack

Wheele Surf Compartment

The Wheele also incorporates and huge storage bag under the main trailer allowing you to carry your wet suits, towels, wax, and any other items you may need.The trailer is also nicely padded to keep your surfboard free from dings during questionable and rugged terrain. The single wheel on the back of the trailer also allows for excellent cornering, which is usually the biggest concern with most tow-behind models like the Mule Model.

So if your looking for the best tow-behind bike surfboard rack, be sure to check out the Wheele Surf Bike Rack.

Manufactures Page:

http://www.wheelerack.com/products/surf/wheele_surf.html

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Anchor Surfboard Rack

If you looking for quick and easy way to carry your surfboard with your scooter or moped check out the Anchor Surfboard Rack.

The Anchor Rack attaches to your motorbike, scooter, moped, and even bicycle using a pre-existing luggage rack, or simliar rack, and safely carries your surfboard to and from the beach. Rack is secured by two bungees that hold your board to the two metal support arms.

The Anchor rack attaches to your scooter or bike by sandwiching two nylon plates to your existing rack and bolts together as shown below.

Once bolted down tight, your all set to head to the waves. The Anchor racks works with just about any scooter or moped as long as you have luggage rack, even if it’s on an angle. Even if your not sure if the Anchor Rack will work for you, simply send the manufacture a pic of your scooter or bike and they will let you know. Customization is also and option. Current Anchor Racks are made in Austrial but the manufactuory happily ships global.

For more information on the Anchor Rack be sure to check out the home site @ http://anchorrack.com/Index.html

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For those of you who like to do things yourself, I found this article on this site for constructing your own cheap bicycle surfboard rack. Enjoy!

• • Parts List*:

1″ Schedule 40 PVC Pipe (1): $1:18
1″ Schedule 40 PVC Elbow (6): $0.53 each
1″ Schedule 40 PVC Tee (2): $0.58 each
Hose Clamps (4): $0.94 each
PVC Glue (Low VOC): $2.12
Pipe Insulation 3/8″ for 1″ copper pipe (1): $1.85

• • Required Tools:

Hacksaw for cutting PVC
Screwdriver to tighten hose clamps
Drill

Estimated install time 30 min. For some reason I could not get the rest of the article to post so for the complete instructions here is the link! Happy Surfing.

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I began surfing well before I could even think about driving a car. If fact, I learned how to surf before I even learned to ride a bike. The only reasoned I even learned to ride a bike was simple because it allowed me to go to the beach to surf. Thus the need for the Bicycle Surfboard Rack.

I have had quite a few over the years and I would have to say The Carver Bike Rack is one of my favorites.  Here is the one I currently own which can be found on Amazon for a pretty reasonable price.

Notice on this specific type of rack the board will be laying parallel to your bike. I find this to be the best position for keeping the board free from grinding on miscellaneous objects and obtaining marks. Racks that position your board directly behind the bike have one small problem. When you go over bumps they tend to jar the board and it can often come loose and you have no way assisting the board. When the surfboard is parallel, like the rack shown, you can easily reach down to brace it with your hand when you take your bike off road or hit the occasion bump.

I also like this surfboard rack for it’s simple installation process. All tools you need are included and it takes no time at all to slap this guy on. I took this off the carver website to for those curious on installation.

Installation Instructions

CSR Mini Installation    The Carver Surf Rack Mini is small but strong enough for boards up to 8’0″. Unlike other brands, this surf rack mounts via the seat post as not to crush, scratch or mar your nice bike frame. Also this feature allows you to mount this surf rack onto mountain bikes, full suspension bikes, and bicycles with unusual frame tube shapes. Loosen 5mm bolts with 5mm allen wrench Open Clamp Snug bolts back on clamps around seat post Put surf rack on slight angle towards the rear wheel Insert carrier arms into clamps Adjust carrier arms to desired width and tighten all bolts snugly Check push pins Go Surf!   If your board is bigger than 8’0″ The Carver Max is basically the same but for bigger boards up to 10’0″. If you have a long board, they got you covered as well with The Carver Long Board Bicycle Rack. As soon as I find a video I will post that as well.   Wanna Bike Surfboard Rack on the Cheap? Check out our other post and make your own bike rack for under $15!

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