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Thule Insta-Gater Bike Rack
Product DescriptionTheThule 501 Insta-GaterTruck bed bike carrier allows youTo easily mount your bike in yourTruck bed without removing anyTires. Fits 20" - 29"Tires upTo 3" wide Note: Should not be used with bikesThat have a headTube angle lessThen 68°
User Reviews
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nomad57
a Weekend Warrior
from moreno valley, ca Date Reviewed: March 9, 2010 Strengths: simple, easy to mount and dismount....easy bike mounting Weaknesses: the mechanism that cinches down the rack to the tailgate is weak Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $90.00 Purchased At: ors Bike Setup: nomad, xtr grupo, mavic xt wheels, fox36, fox dhs air.....bullit xt grupo, mavic dee trak wheels,marzocchi 66 rc2, marzocchi roco wc. 
Submitted by
monstertiki
a Weekend Warrior
from Corona, CA Date Reviewed: November 24, 2009 Strengths: Very durable, fast and easy setup. Weaknesses: Should come with the lock. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $116.00 Purchased At: amazon Similar Products Used: Hung bike over tailgate on a blanket. Bike Setup: 08 pitch pro, on-one summer season, 09 rock hopper
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tony_tiger_35
a Weekend Warrior
from Castaic Date Reviewed: September 28, 2009 Strengths: Fits 26 and 29er tires, FAST to get bike in and out, sturdy once cinched tight Weaknesses: Must cinch past first click to hold correctly Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mt Pinos Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $115.00 Purchased At: Amazon.com Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: Turner Sultan XL
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David
a Weekend Warrior
from Ohio Date Reviewed: May 9, 2009 Strengths: Very easy to install, works well with road and mtn bikes Weaknesses: If no locking tailgate, bike can be stolen easily Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Wilds Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $100.00 Purchased At: LL Bean Bike Setup: Trek Fuel EX 9
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chuckc381
a Cross Country Rider
from Yucaipa, Ca, San Bernardino Date Reviewed: March 21, 2009 Strengths: Easy to install, adjustable. Don't have to take the front wheel off to use. Made in USA Weaknesses: None yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Where ever... Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $80.00 Purchased At: Sport Chalet Redland Similar Products Used: Yakima Viper Bike Setup: 29" mountain, road
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Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Worth, Tx, US Date Reviewed: March 28, 2008 Strengths: Easy to mount/use/store Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: North Shore Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $40.00 Similar Products Used: Bed of truck Bike Setup: 04 Giant AC1, thomson stem, protaper,King Earl cranks, Z1 fork  
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Allyson
a Weekend Warrior
from Gaineville, FL Date Reviewed: November 25, 2007 Strengths: Easy to use. No gripes about the way it works, just the fit. Should be obvious to Thule that this is not appropriate for road bike use, yet...? Weaknesses: It would not work on my road bike's front tire, but it works okay on the rear. (Not how it's recommended to be used, though). So, beware. Fat tire bike? It may fit. Road bikes, where the clearance between the front tire and the frame is less than one inch? No way. Not even close. Maybe Thule will try to design one for use skinny tire folks? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $99.00 Purchased At: online Bike Setup: Light, fast, on-road only, with skinny tires.
Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Fayetteville, TN, USA Date Reviewed: June 2, 2007 Strengths: Fast and easy to set up. Holds bikes pretty stable. Weaknesses: Expensive! Your bike is betting its life on a lot of rubber and plastic. But the rack does seem strong. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Oak Mountain, Birmingham, AL Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $100.00 Purchased At: Amazon.com Similar Products Used: None. Bike Setup: One 26er, one 29er.
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Russell
a Cross Country Rider
from Reno Date Reviewed: April 6, 2007 Strengths: Fast in and out. It solves the problem of mounting 20mm axle bikes in your pickup. Weaknesses: The bike is supported by the front wheel only and will pitch violently if you hit any bumps diagonally with your truck, i.e. driveways, speed bumps, ruts etc must all be approached straight on. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tahoe Rim Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $110.00 Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: Yakima roof mounts, fork clamp style brackets Bike Setup: Nomad with Fox 36 Float
Submitted by
YetiMan
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder Date Reviewed: September 28, 2006 Strengths: Portability, Stability and Simplicity. This rack is great for pick up truck's bed. Just place the racheting strap tabs of the bike rack in between the bed and the tailgate, voila instant bike rack. The racheting swing arm of the rack then grabs your front tire of the bike, up against the rack and the tailgate for a solid stable mount. When you get to the trail just dismount your bike, open the tailgate remove the rack and place it inside the cab so it doesn't walk away from the truck bed while your out riding. Weaknesses: The lock on the arm is kind of useless, you will need a cable lock to keep the bike rack and the bike. Thieves can just open the tailgate and off they go with the goods. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All Tecnikal Trails Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $100.00 Purchased At: Rockymount Bike Setup: 2005 Yeti 575
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