Here is a bow holder i whipped together after a quick trip to the Depot store to purchase a short length of PVC and a cap for the bottom and a T-joint for the recurve holder. Heavy duty zip ties, pre-drilled steel strip that I had laying around froma previous job, pipe insulation I had laying around, can of black spray paint left over.
The straight pipe will only hold an unstrung longbow. The PVC tube has a piece of pipe insulation inside of it and a piece at the bottom, to protect the bow during transport, and to quiet it down as well.
The T type addition that is used for recurves either strung or unstrung will also hold a strung longbow. I simply cut away a third of the "T" joint, and filled the cavity with expqansion foam. I use rubber or bungee type short straps to secure the bow in the holder.
It isn't the prettiest set up, but it is rock solid, pretty lightweight, and very quiet. I drilled holes on the back side of the PVC to allow the heavy duty zip ties through, and put moleskin at the points where contact is made with either the bike rack or the attachment brace at the bottom. Works real well.
***As a word of caution, make sure to do a fit check on the placement of the PVC tube. I had to modify my initial installation a bit because when I first built and installed it, it seemed to work fine, but then with boots on my heel kept hitting the bottom of the tube. Make sure to leave enough clearance.
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I have found the front suspension to be nice to have and easier on the body in general. I generally wear in a small backpack, and can strap any extra clothing or whatever to the bike rack.
I am working on an adaptor for a game that I have to allow it to hook to the bike as well. Will post photos of that when I complete it. Hopefully, I can show it being used for it's intended purpose.
Straight shafts,
Chuck
PS-One really nice thing about this set up is that unlike strapping the bow across the handle bars, this holder does not cut a real wide path when riding. Also, the location of the holder fairly low on the bike means that that bow in the holder doesn't go above my head when riding. Lastly, I used to just strap the bow lengthwise with rubber straps, along the top bar of the frame. It worked well, but was a bit slow to remove should I have the opportunity for a stalk on an animal while riding to my blind. I also forgot to mention that with this get up I can leave a quiver on the bow if I am using a bow quiver.
Pretty cool idea...do you not have to worry about catching a limb with the bow being so upright or is that not an issue where you hunt?
The area where I use this most is laced with Trails and two tracks, so it is usually not an issue. Plus, by keeping to those trails with the bike, I minimize noise on approach. I typically will then carry the bike a bit in off the trail and stash it out of sight. Not a perfect solution to bow transport I guess, but perfect for the application.
Good idea!! You have to be a much better rider than me. I know the first thing I would do is lay the bike down and wreck my bow. Frank
you can also make a bow quiver for your back from a pant leg off a large pair of jeans.sew one end shut and put a stap on it.saw a guy in a magazine make one to put on his horse.like a rifle scabbard for a bow.
COOL,,,,ILL DO,,,
Have you considered some kind of pop off?
I used to carry mine on my back. I worried that if strapped on and I took a fall, it would break.
It's been a long time since I did it, but it was a great way to get back in to the road closure areas. Especially if coming out was downhill.
Now, all I need is a mountain bike! :bigsmyl:
Should work OK. No matter how we do it these longer type bows just aren't friendly to carrying on anything except hands and feet.
Great bow holder. You need another bow now. A socket handle longbow would be ideal for your set- up.
How about a take down? :)