The sleekest bike mount to ever rip down I-70. RockyMounts PitchFork is a high quality crafted bike rack with a low profile and streamline aluminum head and tray. It is designed and tested to fit round Yakima® and square Thule® crossbars, an obvious top seller in the RockyMounts line of bike racks.
The PitchFork is a fork mount that fits bikes with a quick release front wheel and holds skinny road tires up to fatty mountain bike tires. Our simple quick release function enables you to quickly and easily load up your bike. RockyMounts PitchFork is compatible with disc and standard brake systems. Lock rack to car and bike to rack with RockyMounts lock cores and keys, sold separately.
Available in nine colors: Black, Silver, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange.
"RockyMounts added the PitchFork to their line of bike racks in 2009 to replace the original Lariat model"
Will my bike fork fit? If you bike has a quick release front wheel, yes.
Will it fit my car rack? This PitchFork only fits on standard Thule® and Yakima® cross bars.
How long is the tray? The tray is 45†long and includes an end cap. If you are concerned about it hitting your hatchback when it opens, you will need 48.5†from the front of your front crossbar, to the hatchback when open.
What colors do they come in? The PitchFork comes in 9 different colors: Black, Silver, Red, Orange, Yellow, White, Blue, Green and Pink. The Black and Silver trays are anodized. The rest of the colors are powdercoated.
Is there a weight limit? Yes, there is a 35lb weight limit. Do not try to mount your moped.
Will my thru-axle fork fit? Not out of the box. You would need to purchase the RockyMounts DriveShaft adapter as an accessory, or purchase a RockyMounts JawBridge and leave the front wheel on.
Is there anything else I need to buy? Everything you will need to mount your rack and carry your bike comes in the box. However, locks are sold separately, that way you can key all your RockyMounts products alike.
How many locks do I need? For maximum security it is recommended to purchase (2) locks per PitchFork. (1) To lock the tray to the car and (1) to lock the bike to the tray.
Will it hold my Road and Mountain Bike? Yes, the PitchFork securely holds both Road and Mountain bikes.
Will it accommodate my disc brakes? Yes, the PitchFork has a disc brake cut-out to accommodate all disc brakes.
What type of maintenance is required? It is recommended that you lubricate the quick release once a year. Chain oil works well and the quick release will just need a couple drops on the cam.
What is the difference in the PitchFork and the Pitchfork Stretch? The PitchFork Stretch is for Recumbents, Xtracycle, & Elliptigo bicycles only.
What size tire will fit? The PitchFork will fit skinny road tires up to 2.7†mountain bike tires.
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