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give me your suggestions on how to mount a 1pc or 2pc longbow on my bike or backpack i have a bison pack..thought of buying the atv holders for a rifle to mount on handle bars??
Posts: 757 | From: winfield missouri | Registered: Jun 2005
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I would think you'd be better off mounting it vertical, that is the take down of course. Only because if it's thick or dark it's hard to keep an eye on both ends if it's mounted horizontally. I would be interested in what you come up with since I also have a mountain bike.
I do have a 3 pc. LB but I haven't used it like that as yet. I do have a different pack that I could easily carry it on the side tie downs in it's case and then just put it together when I get to where I'm hunting.
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I use the atv style rack on the front for my bow. I have a topeak rack with a milk crate attached to each side. I put clothing, boots and gear in the crates and then strap my climbing stand cross ways across the top of it all.
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Why not attach a piece of PVC horizontally along the frame. Just large enough diameter to fit your bow in. As long as it does'nt interfere with riding comfort, I would think this would work?
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I made one out of 3in PVC to attach to my 4 wheeler. I cut a slot in it so my selway quiver and arrows hang on the outside of it. It would work on my MT bike too! TIM B
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I grew up biking with a recurve acrossed The.bars. I typically carry my 2pc longbow on a pack when i bike now. The atv holders would work till u crash or hang up and u need to dump the.bike. my bars were a solid oval forget who makes them. I would recommend extra padding on the bars so u don't ding The limbs too bad. And it keep them from rattling excessively. Road.bike bars were much harder to use for me. Sorry for the poor msg I am on my cell Sitn in a treestand lol. will be home next week msg me if u need pics
Posts: 3411 | From: Alaska | Registered: Mar 2003
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I saw a fella the other weekend with a PVC tube mounted along his bike lengthwise (meaning parallel to the ground, front to back). It was dark but I imagine it was secured to the "nutcracker" bar. It seemed to work well for him and his longbow.
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thanks everyone..didn't see Terry's post on this..very good info .. i kinda like the idea of running it along the horz tube
Posts: 757 | From: winfield missouri | Registered: Jun 2005
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Here is a compact trailer that will take care of the bow and quarry. Rides great and can hold a couple hundred pounds. The wood brace folds down to provide more support.
-------------------- "Anyone can make a bow, but it takes skill and experience to make an arrow" ISHI Posts: 304 | From: Kenmore, WA | Registered: Aug 2010
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I've got a kids' bike trailer that I used to take my kids out in when they were smaller. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for a mountain bike hunting trip, if I needed/wanted to. I just searched the big auction site and it looks like you could get one in the $100 range. I've carried 100 pounds (a couple of kids) with no problem at all. Probably could carry 200 pounds if needed... maybe more, but I won't know unless I try it.
For just carrying the bow, I prefer the setup where I attach my bow to my backpack with homemade quick-release straps. I can jump off the bike, pull a couple of strap-ends, and the bow is ready for action.
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66" Black Widow PLX 48# @ 31" 64" Black Widow PMA3 49# & 69# @ 31" Posts: 1058 | From: Illinois | Registered: Oct 2007
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I'll just mention it one more time....becareful strapping your bow to your bike, if its not fully protected! I cant say how many times I had to ditch mine, hit a rock, root, hole in the dark and over you go. With the bow strapped (done it a few times), I've beat up some bows pretty bad in the past, thought one was a goner. Needless to say I never strapped again. I would go back to strapping with a takedown if it it was in a case...ie 2 piece longbow in the pvc tube.
It only takes once and you're bow is mangled. one tracks in the dark with a 60+" bow is crazy fun...or a deal breaker on a hunt!
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