What Bike Rack do You Recommend for My 2021 Toyota Tacoma with a Folding Tonneau Cover?
Question:
I have a three fold piece over the truck bed. The third piece is permanent near the rear window that the other 2 pieces fold onto. What bike rack can I use for my Trek 7200?
asked by: Kirk P
Expert Reply:
From the sounds of your question, it seems like you are looking for a truck-bed mounted bike rack. However, with your permanent third panel near your truck's cab, this will most likely interfere with your Trek 7200's tire with a bed solution like the Thule Insta-Gater Pro Truck Bed Bike Rack # TH93VR.
With that being said, a great alternative is to use a roof rack system with a roof-mounted bike rack for your 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Whether you have an Access cab or a Double cab, I recommend the following setup:
- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" # RRVA137B-2
- Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points # RRRLKVA
- Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof # DK174
- All-Metal Lock Cores # RRVA-LEC4
With this particular crossbar setup, you receive the benefit of an extremely aerodynamic system that ultimately leads to less wind noise and increased fuel efficiency. You also get a system that completely avoids your tonneau cover so that are free to have the cover opened and closed whenever you like. With this roof rack, you get 165 pounds of maximum weight capacity. As with all roof racks, I recommend consulting with your Toyota owner's manual to make sure your roof can handle the weight you wish to transport.
As far as the bike rack, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Hybrid Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount # RRRBC050. The Hybrid bike rack comes with a wheel-mount style that avoids the dread of having to mount to a complicated fork-mount bike rack. For weight capacity, this rack can absolutely handle the weight of your Trek 7200. Also, mounting the bike with your truck is a breeze since you are able to open your tonneau cover and use the bed as a step.
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Metal Cores - Qty 4
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- Roof Rack
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- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
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- Black
- Rhino Rack
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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
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- Thule
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Rhino-Rack Hybrid Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum
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- Wheel Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Aero Bars
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- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
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