TheReturnOfPEBYou Don't Need A Full-Size Pickup Truck, You Need a Cowboy Costume
emericaI was amazed recently how hard it was to find a proper small truck. Just wanted something to carry my bicycle so I could try some different trails that are farther from my house.
All the new trucks are huge and the old small trucks are expensive. Ended up with a “mid-sized” Nissan and it’s bigger than the F-150s all my friends had growing up. I still want an old Ford Ranger or something but they’re just too damn expensive now.
Ford Maverick?
PavidusWe have two of these at work. I’m almost certain I could carry more in a hatchback.
ObiWhat’s wrong with these?
I mean… look at it. It just screams NEEEEERRRRD
Jokes aside I’ve never liked those things. I’ve had a variety of rear mounting bike racks and maybe one or two worked well.
They are literally the worst bike racks. Nearly everything is wrong with them
(Hitch mounted bike racks are great)
Just the first image result I got, didn’t mean the specific model.
You can put a hitch on a Corolla too.
Of course
Americans somehow can’t imagine using any other car than a pickup truck for transporting things.
Meanwhile in Europe:
I didn’t have a vehicle prior to the purchase, just used my bike or grabbed a ride from someone. Probably should’ve just got a small car and a rack but it’s paid for itself during our recent move so it worked out.
The dream
Why not just rent one?
It’ll probably take a bit more time and planning up front but you’ll probably save on car payments and gas for a utility you’ll only use once a month.