[Xcanuk]

I stopped mountain biking, so have not tried my old set ups in my Gen3.
I never had problems with fork mounts, so I had skewers mounted on a plank cut to the width and it served me well. When I had my Xterra, my dealer gave me an interior rack which basically the same thing mounted on a tube, anchored with straps. Then I've got the trays for the roof (again from my xterra)
I might play with more using the sport bar on my truck, bikes would be on a 45 degree.. works in my head anyway.

 

[Xcanuk]

Had my old one for a good 20 years. It had a quick release which made popping that front wheel off super easy. I never even thought about asking how the front wheel is attached.

Think we are in the same boat, I haven't even been in a bike shop in the last 15+ years when they started to increase the tire diameter on mtn bikes.
I thought E bikes were street use only.
Finding this thread interesting for my old fashion ways.

 

[Xcanuk]

I hear you, I was an avid biker, lucky so was my old neighbour.
Hung my bikes 16 years ago at the new house and cry when I look at them.
Tires will more likely fall apart from rot if I inflate them.
Looked at E-bikes when they first came out, but figured I wasn't "that" old yet... Guess I am 😭

 

[Xcanuk]

Really dig it, but holy crap I need a softer seat ASAP.

Making a rack that attaches to the front wheels definitely seems the best direction now that I have it.

Damn that looks sweet, congrats. Hard skinny seats only only a pain in the butt for the first few rides. Tried to get the wife into biking but couldn't find a seat equivalent to a lazy boy, but she bought 5 different outfits to wear if she rode 🙄

 

[Xcanuk]

Most riders don't like taking off the front wheel, even back when I rode.
I had calipers on one of the bikes, I had an insert to keep the brakes from closing.. think someone posted the insert in a post above.

 

[Xcanuk]

I find it insane that the brakes are designed that they would act like how you mentioned. So stupid.

Instead of having to slide that spacer in and then losing it 3 weeks later, I wonder if I can mount that spacer onto the mount that I bought:

I don't know about the new hubs, but the principal for the fork mount remains the same compared to the old quick release skewer. I don't think you can mount the spacer, but you can attach it with a cord (?) to the mount so it will be together. I biked for over 5 years and I, nor did my biking bud, ever lose the spacer. It was just a habit to get used to

 

[Xcanuk]

The only thing I lose lately is my wife at Walmart, at least I don't leave without her

 

[Xcanuk]

Nice and simple, plus moving it back and forth on a hinge so to speak. My brain only thought of set ups with forks towards the front.

 

[Xcanuk]

I never had a problem with drilling into any of my trucks, proper precautions not withstanding. I would only suggest putting a back plate to the mount, (inside the lid) especially since the mount is pushing/pulling the bike.
My first instinct would be mounting the skewers on the backrack you have and have the bike on a 45deg.. more for extra bed space.