Do you drive a pickup?

[TTX1]

Friend of a friend worked on this project out of PDX.

If I had an F150 I might consider it...

https://www.crowdsupply.com/hoodworks/geargate

[Peter Polack]

That's pretty creative. I can see applications beyond the outdoor activity world such as construction. Good luck to them.

[Too Tall]

He spilled beer. Kidding.

Kudos for innovation and utility. It's interesting.

[Clyde]

Not long ago I saw a guy who bolted his fork holders directly to the tailgate. When he let the tailgate down the bike was right there accessible. Folding up the tailgait rotates the bike upward into it's travel position.

The ghetto method of above.

[abbeyQ]

I almost can't believe that somebody is crowd sourcing an American manufactured product!

[Jonathan]

I could see that as a dealer installed option for sure. I wanted to snark a little, but holy hell I hope they make their fortune.

[bigbill]

I drive a 2013 F150 but I'd be wary about paying $2100 (I have the backup camera) for a tailgate. I have a truck bed rack that locks in place for $150.

[TTX1]

He spilled beer. Kidding.

Kudos for innovation and utility. It's interesting.

I had the *exact* same first response. That opener might be upside down...

[twowheels]

The opener needs some work.

Cool product. I hope they make it. My 2004 F150 makes a great mountain bike hauler with my thule bed rider. I'd rather have a geargate but its too high of a price point.

[dashDustin]

gotta wonder what that weighs

[Nierman]

Not a bad idea, but it's no ProNet.

[Mr B]

A vehicle as gigantic as that, for three cyclists. WTF.
I think the opening line of their video should perhaps be: "Cyclists will buy ANYTHING."

This is how you go mountain biking, btw.

[Scott G.]

I'll stick to my artisanal 2x4s and Rocky Mounts.

[Too Tall]

If the glove fits, you must commit.
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[72gmc]

A $2K tailgate--because your wallet and tools won't be safe in the locked cab of your $50K truck.

[Brandon White]

A $2K tailgate--because your wallet and tools won't be safe in the locked cab of your $50K truck.

Tools and wallet would not be safe inside a locked car if someone really wanted them.

[Chad]

Needs wheel holder. +1 on upside down beer opener. Other than that I think it's awesome. Pricey, but not too pricey for this group.

[72gmc]

Tools and wallet would not be safe inside a locked car if someone really wanted them.

Just enjoying the reason it exists, not saying it's a bad idea.

[nahtnoj]

Price out a high end drawer system for a Land Cruiser and get back to me after you pick your jaw up off the floor.

[Mr B]

Jeez, are y'all riding bikes or going 'glamping'?