FORGED BIKE MOUNT

Q: Does it work with the GearPOD XL?

Not on 5.5 foot or smaller truck beds. Check bracket spacing (36-50.5 inches) to make sure it clears your other accessories.

Leitner Designs Forged Bike Mount, product view

Leitner Designs Forged Bike Mount installed on ACS bed rack

Leitner Designs Forged Bike Mount with KUAT Piston SR installed

Leitner Designs Forged Bike Mount, mounting detail

Leitner Designs Forged Bike Mount, angled view

Leitner Designs Forged Bike Mount with bike loaded, lifestyle photo

Leitner Designs Forged Bike Mount, close-up detail

FORGED BIKE MOUNT

$285.00

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Forged Bike Mount: Carry Your Bike on Your ACS Bed Rack

A billet aluminum bracket that mounts to your ACS FORGED bed rack and pairs with the KUAT Piston SR to carry bikes up to 65 lbs — with full gear pod access when the bike isn't mounted.

Part # 00-FBMA-1857. In stock.

Compatibility note: not compatible with the GearPOD XL on 5½' or smaller truck beds. Space the brackets so they clear your accessories — minimum distance between brackets is 36", maximum recommended is 50.5".

✓ Billet aluminum — machined from 6061-T6 aluminum for flex-free performance.
✓ KUAT Piston SR compatible — designed specifically for the Piston SR, transporting bikes up to 65 lbs. May also fit other bike racks.
✓ Fits FORGED, TONNEAU, and NDNS — works with ACS FORGED, ACS TONNEAU, and ACS No-Drill/No-Slide bed racks.
✓ Full gear pod access — with no bicycle mounted and the bike rack arms open, you keep full access to your gear pods.
✓ Easy install — comes with all mounting hardware; installs in about 30 minutes.

Specifications

Weight	5 lbs.
Material	6061-T6 aluminum
Fasteners	Grade 10.9 black Zi-Ni coated
Finish	Leitner dual-stage powder coat
Bike capacity	Up to 65 lbs (with KUAT Piston SR)
Origin	Designed and engineered in the USA

Installation

Comes with all mounting hardware and installs in about 30 minutes.

Buy the compatible KUAT Piston SR bike tray →

Download the installation instructions (PDF) →

Frequently Asked Questions

See all FAQs →

Which bed racks does it fit?

ACS FORGED, ACS TONNEAU, and ACS No-Drill/No-Slide (NDNS) bed racks.

Does it work with the GearPOD XL?

Not on 5½' or smaller truck beds. Check bracket spacing (36"–50.5") to make sure it clears your other accessories.

Which bike rack does it work with?

It's designed specifically for the KUAT Piston SR and carries bikes up to 65 lbs. It may also be compatible with other bike racks.

Can I still reach my gear pods with the bike mount installed?

Yes. With no bicycle mounted and the bike rack arms in the open position, you have full access to your gear pods.