Truck bed bike racks are capable of storing multiple bicycles in a truck bed in the upright position. They are an ideal alternative when compared to throwing your bicycles in the bed where they can be scratched during transit. Here are some of the highest rated racks available.
Heininger Automotive Advantage Truck Bed Rack:
The Heininger truck bed bike rack allows users to store up to four bicycles without needing to remove the wheels. It uses a total of four screw plates to install the rack to your truck bed using pressure alone. No drilling, strapping or clamping is needed for installation. Heininger includes a lock cable which can be used to lock the truck bike rack to your truck so it cannot be stolen. The rack installs into trucks large and small thanks to the adjustability of the rack. Large trucks are accommodated with the included spacer to extend the width of the rack. This rack can stand on its own, allowing it to be used in the garage or yard to store your bikes. Each bike is oriented straight up and is held into the rack with sliding grips.
Delta Stable Loader 2-Bike Bed Rack:
The Delta Stable Loader truck bed bike rack can store up to two bicycles at once. Users must remove the front wheel of the bicycle before loading. It has a telescoping frame which allows it to fit truck beds of all sizes. Rubber feet on the bottom help the rack to grip the truck bed so that it does not slide. After placing the bike’s forks onto the rack, a clamp is engaged to hold them down. The clamps have lock holes so that you may use your own padlock to prevent your bikes from being stolen. Additional fork holders can be purchased separately to accommodate up to five bikes at any given time. You can also use the Delta Stable Loader inside the cargo area of your SUV. Bikes are stored upright so that they do not damage your car or each other.
Thule Insta-Gator Truck Bed Mount:
When only a single bicycle needs to be transported, the Thule truck bed bike rack is ideal. After placing the bicycle tire into the rack, it is secured by tightening down the ratchet clamp. The clamp is easily and quickly released when the bike needs to be removed. No drilling is required for installation, as it utilizes the tailgate as a wheel stop. However, the tail gate cannot be lowered while the Thule rack is in place. You do not need to remove the bike wheel to store your vehicle. To prevent the rack and bike from being stolen, you can secure the rack to the truck with a cable and lock.