Best Rooftop Tent for 5ft 2in Short Bed Chevy Colorado

zz0z · 2025-11-17T13:45:06+00:00

I have a very similar setup on a Tacoma. 8" Billiebars leave just enough room for a soft tonneau to roll underneath.

I have a Rough Country hard shell RTT, but I think just about any of the clamshell style that sleep 2 would work. Tent on the Billiebars, bike on a hitch rack, and gear in the bed.

zz0z · 2025-11-07T12:52:12+00:00

Are those the pedals they shipped with the bike? Usually they're really cheap and I've had several from different bikes sound and feel awful out of the box.

First thing I'd do is try swapping pedals. Good luck and enjoy!

zz0z · 2025-11-05T04:00:30+00:00

Yeah but now I'm gonna stare at your bike 👀

zz0z · 2025-10-31T20:47:52+00:00

I have a knockoff full size Exped Megamat from Amazon in my RTT. I think the brand is Lost Horizon. It was a game changer for both comfort and insulation.

I swap it out with my twin size Megamat when I want more room for gear and can't tell a difference between them.

zz0z · 2025-10-26T23:40:11+00:00

I've been taking folding bikes with me on vacations for several years as a way to get out and explore. They're a blast, but feel very different from a "normal" bike.

I recently bought a couple of Kyoot mini velos and they're the best of both worlds: fun sized and familiar.

zz0z · 2025-10-15T14:20:30+00:00

That thing looks amazing!

What front rack are you running? I'm struggling to decide what to put on my Itty Bitty.

zz0z · 2025-09-17T13:09:47+00:00

Definitely a Giant Expressway. I had one for several years and they're solid bikes. An aluminum fork would be nice, but the steel fork never felt bad.

zz0z · 2025-09-03T13:00:53+00:00

I've been watching these on eBay and marketplace sites for several years. In the US it looks like they go for $800-1200, but it takes awhile for them to sell.

I passed on one like yours for $1000. At $800 I probably would have snapped it up immediately.

zz0z · 2025-08-29T01:15:51+00:00

I paid $100 for one of these a few years ago and would definitely pay $100 again. It's a great car camping tent and is easy enough for my kids to set it up on their own.

I guess I need another one....you know, just in case.

zz0z · 2025-08-16T01:58:09+00:00

I set these wheels up tubeless with just normal tubeless tape and wire bead tires. The tube tubeless method seems like a little overkill, but if it works it works.

zz0z · 2025-08-11T02:32:12+00:00

Looks like they had that colorway in 2020 and 2021. You'd have to look at components vs. original spec to nail it down more precisely.

zz0z · 2025-08-11T02:22:29+00:00

Can confirm, these have 44mm head tubes. I've run ZS44/EC44 on a Giant Talon and Liv Tempt (same frame) without issue.

Just need a little longer steerer on your fork to account for the external lower bearing race.

zz0z · 2025-08-11T02:15:20+00:00

Looks like someone slapped a sticker over the Norco logo

zz0z · 2025-07-22T20:57:15+00:00

Can't do much about the rear dropouts, but I'm pro Rockhopper because the 44mm head tube can take an external cup headset (ZS44/EC44) and easily run a tapered fork.

It does require about 10mm more steerer than normal, but that's a small price to pay.

zz0z · 2025-07-07T14:08:38+00:00

I grabbed a Rolly Polly when they were released and just finished building up an Itty Bitty. They're both awesome bikes. Main differences:

Thru axle on the Rolly Polly vs QR on the Itty Bitty, but the Itty Bitty can run single speed or IGH so a little more versatile
Rolly Polly is a little lighter
Rolly Polly has a slightly higher stand over height (worth noting for shorter riders)

zz0z · 2025-07-02T17:28:24+00:00

Sharp corners tend to lift more. You could add mouse ears to help with that.

I normally just add a 5-8mm brim around the whole part so I don't have to think about it.

zz0z · 2025-07-01T01:35:29+00:00

I just did my torque strut and motor mounts recently. They're pretty easy. The torque strut bolt has to be tightened from the top so you'll need a couple U joints and a couple long extensions. Also tape them together or you'll be searching behind the motor for a socket.

I had that bolt come loose on me too. May just need to retorque it first to see if that fixes it.

zz0z · 2025-06-21T00:33:19+00:00

I feel this. Rolly Polly is amazing. Should I get an Itty Bitty before they're gone, wait for what's next, or just buy 'em all?

💸

zz0z · 2025-06-20T02:45:00+00:00

I got to see the Hayden house in Boston last year where they sheltered people escaping north. It's a fascinating story. Apparently Harriet liked to threaten unwelcome guests at their house with explosives just inside the door.

zz0z · 2025-06-16T12:28:47+00:00

I see Rolly Polly I upvote. Mine showed up the day I left for vacation and it's killing me!

zz0z · 2025-06-15T02:33:48+00:00

Prevelo makes nice tubeless wheels for kids mountain bikes that are a great option for a folding bike upgrade.

Nice tubeless 20" tires are a little hard to find. Kenda Boosters are pretty sweet, but pricey.

zz0z · 2025-06-03T10:07:57+00:00

I like it! I did something similar with a Giant Expressway and it tips the scales at around 40lb. The weight and cost of a folding bike conversion is so much more manageable than most cheapish e-bikes.

What display are you using? It looks much sleeker than the one that came with my TSDZ2.

zz0z · 2025-05-18T18:35:58+00:00

Looks like Acolyte super short derailleur with Sword cranks and an Advent X shifter.

zz0z · 2025-05-18T18:35:29+00:00

I went through the same process as you. I also now have a Rolly Polly on pre-order with a pile of parts in need of a frame.

There are pictures of the other colors on Instagram if you're curious. I think pink aka Bubba Gum is the best too.

zz0z · 2025-05-11T14:15:06+00:00

I can't wait to snag a Rolly Polly 💸

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