Blog Posts

ARE DCU Modifications

by Joel Wells February 1, 2021

Here are a few photos that show what needs to be modified to get an ARE DCU for a 2005 - 2015 Tacoma to work* with our SideRide Bike Mounts. ...

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What is compatible with the SideRide Bike mounts?

by Joel Wells January 22, 2021

Not sure if our SideRide Bike Mount is compatible with your Tonneau or Cover and vehicle? Here is a continuously updated list as more an more compa...

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Why not just use the bed for bikes?

by Joel Wells June 16, 2020

I used to put my bike or bikes in the bed while using a tailgate pad. The issue I ran into, was that they naturally took up most of the bed space....

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Why do 3rd gen Tacoma owners (2016+) need to install a front utility rail to use the SideRide Bike Mounts?

by Joel Wells June 16, 2020

When the 3rd gen Tacomas came out, Toyota decided to save some money by not selling them with the front bed utility rail installed. This cost cutt...

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Why was the SideRide Developed?

by Joel Wells June 16, 2020

I developed the SideRide after not being satisfied with the options for carrying a bike on my Tacoma. I started off by using a tailgate pad. The i...

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