Seriously, it shouldn't be that hard with a 278 pound bike. I just measured and the hitch would be about 16" off the ground. With a 6' ramp - 72" - if I remember my geometry that's a slope of 16/72 or 22% which is somewhat steep but manageable. The handlebars will only be some 5' off the ground when it's on the ramp.
I'm not in a big hurry to buy my carrier, I think I'll wait and see how you like the aluminum one you are looking at. The ramp on the steel one I been reading up on is a foot shorter coming in at 5ft. I like the idea of the lighter aluminum and if it pans out well for you I might get one, keep us posted on the loading thing..
Originally Posted by Jim in Idaho
But all that is kind of moot. The plan is to get a good head of steam up, hit that baby in a wheelie and set'er down right across the front wheel chocks.....
Be sure someone is videoing when you do this the first time....we'll all wanna see that maneuver too!
