longbow on bike how too's

[sticbow]

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??

[njloco]

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.

Good luck

[Stumpkiller]

The bow should be easy.  The deer or elk carcass will take some thought.

[Elkchaser]

Here is a link to a thread this summer that had lots of good ideas.

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=091681

[straitera]

Mount mine vertical in panniers, then tie BQ & bow to the seatpost. Perfect. Horizontal mount catches too many bushes.

[waknstak IL]

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.

[Butchie]

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?

[TIM B]

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

[AkDan]

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

[LV2HUNT]

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.

[vintage archer]

A alternative method can be seen at  www.bowtote.com

[sticbow]

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

[Davesea]

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.

 

[Archie]

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.

[AkDan]

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!

[sticbow]

thanks everyone..AKdan..i guess your right i found an old kathy kelly soft bow case that you can put a long bow in an the quiver stays out side..the area im thinking about doing this there is a nice road no trees or brush for 50 feet both sides but you can always crash anytime something to think about..  but if its on my back pack or a pull behind trailer i would think about the same damage could happen??            
     I do have a deer cart but i would have to figure how to attach it to my bike..

[AkDan]

its a tough call where to put your bow and quiver.   for me I wanted it by my hands and to this day do the same thing.   The way I see it if I have to dump, the bow is in my hands.  My quivers on my back, I dont use a bowquiver anymore.  There is no perfect solution, you'll have to figure out what works for you.  

I will say I've beat the living tarnation out of a few bows biking for moose, deer, grouse, and just growing up on two wheels riding to 3d shoots or the range.   Every bike is different, every rider is different.

I just never did like the idea of strapping down my bow.   I cant toss it if I need too and if I bail hard its to easy to destroy it.  It doesnt sound like you'll have more than a wipe out if that at all.   So strapping may be an option.  

Getting a bow caught up on something is another concern to think about when biking.

 My bike outfit is very simple  The only change is if I'm grouse hunting I wear a back quiver, or big game hunting I water a chief side quiver or a greatnorthern slung on my side.  

The best you can do is go through these threads and pick things that work for you and toss the ones that dont.  Good luck and let us know what you end up choosing.  Lord knows there's a better mousetrap than what I have on my bike    .

[Kentucky Jeff]

Don't forget the baseball card and clothespin so you can sound cool going down the trail....

[ChuckC]

I like the idea of having some sort of hard tube running front to back on the bike frame with the unstrung bow inside.  I am gonna guess that if I ditch the bike hard enough to screw that up, I have other, more immediately pressing worries.

I would not lash it directly to the bike without some sort of tube.  Really gouged up a really pretty DH Coranado handle this way as a young feller.

I would not lash it ir even hold it across the handlebars unless it is a really really short bow.  You WILL catch it on something, especially coming down the mountain side at night.

I am not so certain having the bow, or the quiver with arrowsd on my person is a great idea either.  If you roll the bike, where are all those sharp arrows going to be ?
ChuckC