I'm contemplating bringing my mountain bike to Colorado. Will it still be there after a week of off-roading?

 

Where'd you get the rack?

 

It's a used Thule I got off Craigslist for $60. It works good though.

 

Those bike racks are solid. I have one similar, should be fine for off roading. Use non elastic straps (Velcro or other) and synch it down tight. Use a bungee or two for the wheels and handlebar as needed.

 

no problem, i would take a bungy and put it through both wheels to keep them from spinning while driving and add another to tie it down to the bumper. that will keep it from swinging up at high speeds. and oh most importantly take the kickstand off your bike....If your going to ride it off road you are asking for problems.

 

X2 on the bungy. That should hold it fine

 

Will do. Thanks

 

On a safety note.... Your fork is on backwards

 

LOL! Yeah, I realized the next day when I rode it for the first time something was off. I've turned it around since. Thanks!
I purchased the bike using airline miles. I probably didn't need one right now, but it is labeled as a Jeep bike. It would match an Orange Crush colored Jeep great.

 

Haha I can only imagine how awkward that was to ride... Slacks the head angle plus you loose like 2 inches of front wheelbase.... Not to mention a small rock away from going over the bars! Glad you caught it!