Best Locking Bike Racks for a Truck Bed
Question:
I see you can lock bike to the clamp. But how do you lock clamp to the bed rail?
asked by: Mitchell
Expert Reply:
If you are looking for a truck bed bike rack that actually locks to a truck bed, then you will want to look at the Swagman Patrol, # S64701. The biggest difference with this bike rack and the Topline you were originally looking at is that the front wheel must be removed to mount the bikes. There is also a price difference as the locking bike racks always tend to run higher in price to bike racks that don't lock. This is more of a "you get what you pay for" type of situation.
If you aren't a fan of removing the front wheel, then your best locking bike rack option is the Thule Insta-Gater Pro, # TH93VR. This bike rack uses straps that run under the tailgate to secure the bike rack to the bed. If your tailgate locks, then this bike rack will be locked with it.
I've attached links and review videos of these bike racks for you to check out and compare.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Patrol Truck Bed Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Fork Mount - 9-mm Skewer and 15-mm Thru-Axle
- Truck Bed Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 2 Bikes
- Clamp-On
- Bike and Rack Lock
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 9mm Axle
- Compact Trucks
- Full Size Trucks
- Mid Size Trucks
- Swagman
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Thule Insta-Gater Pro Truck Bed Bike Rack - 1 Bike
- Truck Bed Bike Racks
- Wheel Mount
- 1 Bike
- Tailgate Mount
- Bike Lock
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 9mm Axle
- Compact Trucks
- Full Size Trucks
- Mid Size Trucks
- Thule
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