This no-drill, pickup truck rack for 2 bikes features classic silver and black styling with a strong, easy-to use design. Installs easily in 1 minute--stable WonderWedge(TM) means there is no drilling required and foam pads protect truck's finish. Strong, easy-to-use CopperHead(TM) fork blocks secure bikes. Corrosion-resistant, heavy-duty steel construction combines strength with reliability. Fits compact, mid-range and full-size trucks, and is fully compatible with bedliners.
Submitted by
bagz007
a Racer
from Windsor Date Reviewed: October 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Stoney creek metropark
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$106.00
Purchased At:
Jenonusa.com
Strengths:
Simplisitc yet superb design. Holds bike SOLID! Extremely fast install/removal of rack, and bike onto rack.
Weaknesses:
Quick release knobs a bit bulky.
Similar Products Used:
Yaris bones (great car rack)
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper hardtail
Bottom Line:
I've had this rack for about 5 months now and I'm very satisfied with it. Once you get the hang of it (removing/installing it about 3-4 times) it will take you literally 60 seconds or less to install the rack onto the truck. It takes about 10 seconds to remove it from your truck after taking your bike off. I love how quick i'm ready to hit the trailhead, theres no fussing around just simple quick and easy insallation and removal. Theres no need to even step foot in the truck-bed, which makes it even easier.
It holds the bike(s) solid! I have intentionally tried to take fast tight turns to see if anything would happen, and nothing....its rock solid. I do have a bed liner which likely provides bettter grip on the rack cushions and also prevents the rear tire from any type of lateral movement. This rack easily holds your bike through tight turns and highway travel at speeds excess of 80 mph. Never had a problem.
One small issue i've had is with the bulky quick release knob that is on the same side as the lever. The lever part of the quick release needs to be turned and held in place in the proper position to prevent any knobs on the bottom of my fork (Fox F80RL) from interfering with dropout installation. Mine got a bit scratched the fist two times from the bulky knob that the lever is secured with. This is certainly not a major issue, and only affects forks with knobs at the very bottom of the fork directly next to the dropout. It is easily solved by simply holding the lever in the correct position while installing the dropouts.
Its perfect for standard 9 mm quick release axles, but I'm not sure how easy or quick the installation is with Yakimas adapters for 15QR, 20mm thru-axle, etc.
I highly reccommend this rack if you have a pickup truck, just make sure your bed is long enough to fit the rack with your bike attached.
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Rome Date Reviewed: April 26, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Anything in the woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Blue Sky Outfitters
Strengths:
Light-weight, portable, easy to setup, stable, you dont have to climb in the bed to put it in or take it out, etc...
Weaknesses:
Not lockable...but I've got a 5th wheel hitch so I just lock it to the D-rings
Bike Setup:
2000 Trek 930, 2007 Trek Fuel EX 7
Bottom Line:
I love it. I recommend it to anybody with a truck that is tierd of just laying the bike in the bed.
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Submitted by
Jared Spaniol
a Cross Country Rider
from Erie PA Date Reviewed: September 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
Awesome rack if you have a truck. I didn't want to attach anything to my truck bed permanently so I thought this was a great idea. Holds bikes great. I've driven on tons of long trips with this rack and haven't seen my bike waiver at all. I take it out when I'm not using it and when I ride it stores nicely inside my truck to prevent theft.
Weaknesses:
A bit pricey, but other than that nothing.
Similar Products Used:
Trunk mount racks
Bike Setup:
GT i-drive w/ rock shox Judy and a Kona Stinky.
Bottom Line:
This is a great rack if you don't want anything permanently attached to your truck bed. For the expensive price I think it was a great investment. Have transported my bike and many friends bikes on rides with this rack.
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Submitted by
Monty Bello
a Weekend Warrior
from Chico, Ca. Date Reviewed: February 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
upper bidwell
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Quick to set up, dont have to attach to your truck.
Weaknesses:
Only stable if you're going four blocks or so. Dont plan on taking any long trips or if you take a curvy road to your favorite trail, forget it.
Similar Products Used:
Trunk mount racks
Bike Setup:
Scott Comp racing / Specialized Stumpjumper
Bottom Line:
Buy this rack only if you are taking your bike around the block. For $120 you would be better off buying the individual locks that you mount to your bed and putting on a lock. Bottomline is that this is a rip off.
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Submitted by
Bradly
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, TX Date Reviewed: July 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Walnut Creek Park - Austin,TX
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
David's Cycles
Strengths:
Sturdiness, Portable, Ease of use
Weaknesses:
Security
Bike Setup:
GT I-Drive
Bottom Line:
Great transportation of bikes. I was able to buy wheel holders that attatch on in the middle of the rack which holds the front wheels of the bike.
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Submitted by
Thomas
a Cross Country Rider
from Texas Date Reviewed: June 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
sturdy, easy to use
Weaknesses:
no locks...if that is even a weakness- the rack is designed for transport after all...
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper
Bottom Line:
if you have a truck, and you need a good dependable rack- this is it.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Higley Arizona Date Reviewed: June 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Colorado Cyclist
Strengths:
Easy to install and use. Quality made. Holds bikes securely.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Performance X-PORT pick-up rack.
Bike Setup:
2001 Stumpjumper FSR-XC. Full XTR except RaceFace Crank. Spinery Xyclone Rims with Specialized Armadillo Tires. Thompson Stem and Seatpost with Selle Italia Pro-Link Gel Saddle.
Bottom Line:
Easy to install and remove as it uses straps that are held in place as the tailgate is closed. No need to drill holes or mount hardware. Also nice to be able to lock it up in your truck when you reach your destination. Easy to adjust. Won't slip or slide around in the bed of your truck and I have a plastic bedliner in mine. Great quality product. Got lucky and got mine for $40.00 as they were closing them out at Colorado Cyclist. They normally retail for $120.00. If you have a pick-up this is the rack for you. Holds 2 bikes.
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Submitted by
scott russell
a Weekend Warrior
from pelham, AL Date Reviewed: March 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Oak Mountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
cahaba cycles
Strengths:
sturdy, well built, easy to install or remove.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
02' stump jumper m4 stock.
Bottom Line:
Great rack!! If you own a pick-up buy one, holds two bikes securely in place.
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