there are 4 tie downs, in the bed,just dont use one.try the 2 to on the sides to keep it standing and the others from moving forward and back,there are plenty of people here that carry bikes,there are also plenty of people here that carry more than bikes,if we all listen to the sales guy(who probably never lifts anything heaver than a pen nothing would get moved/hauled or lifted)also the rear wheel on the gate should not be a problem.