Tell Me About Your Hunting Bike

[rittem1]

great thread!! I've got a 2007 Cannondale F5 with front suspension. I plan on getting either a Badlands 2200 or a Eberlestock Team Elk pack. Leaning towards the Team Elk pack as I believe it will hold my rifle more securely while I am riding. If/when I do get a blacktail I plan on using para cord and strapping him over the seat and walking my bike back to my truck. Should be interesting. Your trailer ideas have me intrigued.

I will second the extra tubes post. At least two tubes and a patch kit as well, just in case you go thru two tubes. Keep a floor pump in your vehicle.

[wooltie]

I've biked w/a pack and rifle combo before.  Sucks IMHO.  Easier to pull the trailer.

Saw the idear for the trailer and picked up that one for $30 at a garage sale.  Rated to carry 100lbs, which means it can carry much more than that.

The game cart idea is a good one too.

[pianoman9701]

I just replaced my tires and inner tubes. www.biketiresdirect.com is a Portland company and I got them in two days. The tires are 1/2" narrower than the old and a great tire for the road, as well. Kenda Kwick Trax Wire Bead Mountain Bicycle Tire (26 x 1.5). Just FYI in case your tires are worn out and need replacing.

[washelkhunter]

$10 garage sale garage queen. $100 worth of upgrades and accessories. I just thread my rifle thru the basket and bungee it secure.   

[pd]

For you bike aficionados, what is the best place to mount your trailer?  I have seen some pics with the trailer hitch attached to the seat versus some with the hitch attached to the rear tire.  Is it just about personal preference or is one more stable than the other?

Here is an idea for you.  I passed this fellow while scouting last year (he was hauling in supplies for bow season).  He fabricated his own trailer from various parts.  He said he purchased the "trailer hitch" and the replacement axle for the bicycle (you replace the rear axle with another one, which has a quick connect for the trailer).  Sorry, I don't know the details on the axle, perhaps somebody could chime in and help.  It is a really slick idea, and the trailer was both light and strong.

[whack em]

Great thread, keep them coming.   

I ride an old school Gary Fisher hard tail with front suspension.  I'm still running the old brake system, and am contemplating going disc, but can't stand the squeek they make.  I placed a couple of ATV bow/gun mounts on my handlebars recently, but haven't tested them out, I plan on doing that soon. 

As far as when I intend on going from here..I plan on getting a rear rack to hold miscellaneous gear (I like the milk crate idea), possible fenders, and a handlebar mounted light.  I have been running a modified (added square tube bracing and paint) kids tow behind trailer, which has no problem running 150lbs on gravel roads.  Here's the trailer...

[dscubame]

I mistakenly bought a hard core mountain bike for a great deal of money.  If I would do it again it would be the "comfort" hybrid mountain bike with the higher handle bars and the like.  Myself and friends have bought many bikes from here...   www.bikesdirect.com   Sweet deals and good to excellent components.

I like Pa Ben's set up.   

[Mudman]

Well, it has 4 wheels, a motor and climbs hills pretty darn good! Kidding guys.

[rsrobins]

This is my new trailer set up. I've only hauled my kids around in it so far. I put the rear rack on when I don't have the trailer on.

[rsrobins]

Have any of you tried using the atv style handlebar mount for a bow?

I'm worried it'll rattle too much and mess with my sights plus be too noisy. I might just try to attach the bow to my frame pack.

I use the atv racks on my bike with my bow and I like  how they work with my bike with front shocks.  My bow rides quite well.

[kselkhunter]

Does anybody go with panniers on their hunting bicycle? Am thinking of going into Snoqualmie-Hancock this year, and am considering panniers on bike instead of cargo cart behind bike.  For deer.  Already have the panniers, and the cost of the cargo cart is about the same as a vehicle pass to Hancock. 

[Elkterd]

Build yourself a trailer that is big enough to haul all your gear/elk in one trip, I built my bike also carbon fiber frame, shimono components, the only regret is I wish I would have put disc brakes on, can get a little hairy on the long downhills with a load,YAHOOOO!

[raydog]

Build yourself a trailer that is big enough to haul all your gear/elk in one trip, I built my bike also carbon fiber frame, shimono components, the only regret is I wish I would have put disc brakes on, can get a little hairy on the long downhills with a load,YAHOOOO!

DRAG YOUR FEET!!!!!! Geez, I'll take two trips!

[Elkterd]

No need for feet dragging ray dog, just like to get it done in one trip

[HoofsandWings]

No need for feet dragging ray dog, just like to get it done in one trip

Looking at the tire diameter and seat height, either you are short in stature or don't stand up on the pedals.
I set up my bike so standing on the bottom of a pedal, I am just above the seat. Otherwise, my knees hit the handlebars.