Thule  Insta-Gater Truck Bike Rack

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The Thule Insta-Gater™ Truck Bike Rack is a fast, easy and stable method for carrying a bike in the back of your pick-up truck bed.

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Features

  • RQL (Ratcheting Quick-Load) system easily and securely holds your bike
  • No drilling or bolting required, so installation is a breeze
  • Wheel stays on bike during transport
  • Carrier does not come in contact with bike
  • Fits wheels from 20-29" and up to 3"-wide tires
  • Thule One-Key™-compatible system lets you purchase lock cores that match keys you already own

Made in USA.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Cycling

Reviews
7 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

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7 out of 7 (100%) reviewers recommend this product

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tomasito
Spokane, Selkirks, Rockies, Palouse
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Insta-function

5 years ago

I’ve got a half dozen different roof and hitch mount racks. This one is really easy and perfect to carry my mountain or road bike in the truck bed. One note - if you have a short-bed you will need to put the back wheel in the hitch, and turn the front wheel and stabilize it with a bungee or other fastener. I’ve had this for over 5 years. Used it in several different trucks, and for several different bikes. If you have fenders, it can be a challenge, but still has worked for me. It beats hefting your bike up to the roof, having to move a hitch mount to open your tailgate, and it’s much safer as you won’t have to worry about having several extra feet of clearance.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Sinjin Smith
Phoenix, AZ
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Simple and Sturdy

13 years ago

This rack installs in a minute (seriously). Great design, easy to use. Holds bike securely. I love the fact that I'm done removing front wheels!!! My bike is safe in the bed of the truck rather than risk the chance of damage from a rear end collision (as with hitch racks).

Yes , I recommend this product
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Brian B
Pittsburgh, PA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Addition To Your Truck

3 years ago

If you have a truck, I highly recommend these bike racks. They easily strap into your tail gate and can be removed just as easily if you use your truck for a lot of things like I do. I have 2 of these and use them for gravel, road, and mountain bikes.

Age:25–34
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Sheckells
Chester County PA
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Insta-Gater, Insta-Hit!

13 years ago

This bike rack is easy to install and use. I would like to see the plastic straps that slip into the tail gate replaced with something more durable and strong. These would be easy to cut if someone wanted to take your rack. To prevent this I secure it to my truck bed using a cable and lock.

Yes , I recommend this product
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mwhjackson
st louis
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

works very well

7 years ago

The rack is secure when you close the truck bed and keeps the bike super stable even over bumpy road and train tracks. Highly recommended for any one with a truck that doesn’t want a hitch mount

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Stormy
colorado
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Easy

5 years ago

Easy way to add bike to truck bed quickly and it is stable. One problem for some people is that there isn't a way to totally lock this thing into the truck as someone could just undo the ratchet straps that holds it stable. I really like this and would buy a second if i was to carry a second bike.

Yes , I recommend this product
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andy-meadors
big bear city, ca
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

nice

12 years ago

i like it.

Yes , I recommend this product
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