surfboard bike rack

I'm looking for a side mount rack to carry my surfboard on my bicycle. The particular rack that I
want attaches to the rear rack of the bicycle and does not clamp to the frame. Recently when I was
in Hawaii I saw several of these racks on bikes and scooter but I have not been able to locate one
in socal. Any body have any information? Thanks.

Jeff

In article <%CYOa.36635$C83.3032834@newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net>, Jeff
<jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote:

> I'm looking for a side mount rack to carry my surfboard on my bicycle. The particular rack that I
> want attaches to the rear rack of the bicycle and does not clamp to the frame. Recently when I was
> in Hawaii I saw several of these racks on bikes and scooter but I have not been able to locate one
> in socal. Any body have any information? Thanks.
>
> Jeff

It's not southern California, but lot of folks have them in Capitola near Santa Cruz. Probably get
them at the local surf shops on 41st avenue. I would venture a wild guess that you could find them
in Huntington Beach, but maybe you're only supposed to drive in LA.

"Jeff" <jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote in message
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> I'm looking for a side mount rack to carry my surfboard on my bicycle. The particular rack that I
> want attaches to the rear rack of the bicycle and does not clamp to the frame. Recently when I was
> in Hawaii I saw several of these racks on bikes and scooter but I have not been able to locate one
> in socal. Any body have any information?

This may help.

http://tinyurl.com/ghj6

I've checked at shops in huntington and newport with no luck. Unfortunately I think you're right
that it seems that everyone is supposed to drive. :-(

I'll see if I can find phone number for surf shops in Capitola. Thanks.

"Leonard Migliore" <lm@laserk.com> wrote in message news:090720031130098663%lm@laserk.com...
> In article <%CYOa.36635$C83.3032834@newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net>, Jeff
> <jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote:
>
> > I'm looking for a side mount rack to carry my surfboard on my bicycle.
The
> > particular rack that I want attaches to the rear rack of the bicycle and does not clamp to the
> > frame. Recently when I was in Hawaii I saw several of these racks on bikes and scooter but I
> > have not been able to locate one in socal. Any body have
any
> > information? Thanks.
> >
> > Jeff
>
> It's not southern California, but lot of folks have them in Capitola near Santa Cruz. Probably get
> them at the local surf shops on 41st avenue. I would venture a wild guess that you could find them
> in Huntington Beach, but maybe you're only supposed to drive in LA.

"Jeff" <jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote in message
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> Not the one I'm looking for but thanks.
>

This one? http://www.wetsand.com/store/product...d=43&CatId=160

Pete

Not the one I'm looking for but thanks.

"R.White" <bicycle@charter.net> wrote in message
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> "Jeff" <jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote in message
news:<%CYOa.36635$C83.3032834@newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net>...
> > I'm looking for a side mount rack to carry my surfboard on my bicycle.
The
> > particular rack that I want attaches to the rear rack of the bicycle and does not clamp to the
> > frame. Recently when I was in Hawaii I saw several of these racks on bikes and scooter but I
> > have not been able to locate one in socal. Any body have
any
> > information?
>
> This may help.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ghj6

"Jeff" <jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote in
news:ey6Pa.93386$Io.8036160@newsread...earthlink.net:

> Not the one I'm looking for but thanks.

I think http://www.surfdogz.com/beach/racks/bikeracks.htm is what you're after.

-- dan

Take a look at e-z load . www.ezload.net . Look like you might have do a little customizing to get
it to work .

"Daniel Mitchell" <djmitchella@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Jeff" <jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote in
> news:ey6Pa.93386$Io.8036160@newsread...earthlink.net:
>
> > Not the one I'm looking for but thanks.
>
> I think http://www.surfdogz.com/beach/racks/bikeracks.htm is what you're after.
>
> -- dan

I have used some of the Huntington racks and even with a 5'4" kneeboard the effect in cross-winds
is, shall we say, interesting. With a larger board and alongside moving traffic you want to allow
for the tendancy to be sucked out into the road by larger, faster movng vehicles as they pass. I
doubt the more expensive racks that mount the board alongside the bike would really be much
different in that respect, plus giving you some off-center drag which would compromise your turning
ability considerably.

Instead, especially with a larger board, you might want to consider making something like this.
http://letsplay.net/josday/photo.cfm?p=5 . Couple of used front bike wheels, some conduit and a trip
to the hardware store and you pretty much have it. Also allows you to carry other stuff, such as a
wetsuit and so forth. The attachment shown is kinda chancy, but if you have a rear rack you can
definitely make something better with an eyebolt and a shackle.

doc......

Nope, I'm looking for one that doesn't clamp to the frame but to the bike's rear rack. Thanks.

"Daniel Mitchell" <djmitchella@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Jeff" <jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote in
> news:ey6Pa.93386$Io.8036160@newsread...earthlink.net:
>
> > Not the one I'm looking for but thanks.
>
> I think http://www.surfdogz.com/beach/racks/bikeracks.htm is what you're after.
>
> -- dan

"Jeff" <jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote:
> I'm looking for a side mount rack to carry my surfboard on my bicycle.

These are what I generally see around here. I've never owned a pair, but they look pretty
functional.

http://www.essentialsurf.com/ikorb/c...hp?product=325

On Wed, 09 Jul 2003 17:51:55 GMT, "Jeff" <jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote:

>I'm looking for a side mount rack to carry my surfboard on my bicycle. The particular rack that I
>want attaches to the rear rack of the bicycle and does not clamp to the frame.

OK, you've said it several times, so it must be important. Why should it not attach to the frame?
Attaching it to the frame would give it more stability and strength. There are plenty of
quick-release mechanisms around if you just want to be able to take it on or off quickly. The only
reason I can see is if you have some special whoop-de-doo paint job, and then you could easily find
a soft buffer to protect the paint. So, how come?

Tom Keener email me if you want my email address

On Wed, 09 Jul 2003 17:51:55 GMT, "Jeff" <jeffgoble@earthlink.GETRIDOFTHIS.net> wrote:

>I'm looking for a side mount rack to carry my surfboard on my bicycle. The particular rack that I
>want attaches to the rear rack of the bicycle and does not clamp to the frame. Recently when I was
>in Hawaii I saw several of these racks on bikes and scooter but I have not been able to locate one
>in socal. Any body have any information? Thanks.
>
>Jeff

Screw the lightweight gismos. Ya need a "Ben's Surfboard Carrier" . Converting to bycycle use can't
be that hard.

http://www.coastalbc.com/surf/pictures/3061427.jpg

Cam http://www.CoastalBC.com/ http://www.SurfingVancouverIsland.com/

Hey Jeff, this may come to a surprise to you but I live in Hawaii
and the rack that you are looking for is called
the carversurfracks.com, from the north shore....
you can get it asap by ordering it from us
direct and since you've been so persistant we are willing to get you a discount... p.s. make some referalls and
I can get you an autographed poster of Garrett
Mcnamara's "Barrel of the Century"
featured on the cover of sufer back in july or aug.
I am the owner, and my wife just happened
upon this forum... go to the site carversurfracks.com
or email me personally when your ready.
Orlando o@carversurfracks.com