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Thule 501 Insta-Gater Truck Bed Bike Rack |  | Brand: Thule
Category: Sports
Department: Car Racks
List Price: $129.95
Buy New: $116.95
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 3433
Color: One Color
Size: One Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13
Dimensions (in): 32 x 18.5 x 10.5
MPN: 501
Model: 501
UPC: 091021501270
EAN: 0091021501270
ASIN: B000GT2VYI
Release Date: August 4, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Ratcheting Quick Load System | | • | Quick installation in pick up bed- no drilling or bolting required | | • | No wheel removal, no frame contact | | • | Fits Wheels from 20-29" and up to 3" wide tires | | • | Thule one key system compatible |
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Product Description
The Insta-Gater pick-up bed rack, features the secure and convenient Ratcheting Quick-Load system. Mounts between tailgate and pickup bed in seconds (no drilling required)
Product Description
The Thule 501 Insta-Gater Truck Bed Bike Rack is the quickest and easiest way to secure your bicycle in the back of your pick-up truck. The Insta-Gater is extremely quick and easy to install in your pick-up, with no drilling or bolting required. This truck bed bike rack handles a wide range of bike styles, and fits bikes with 20- to 29-inch wheels with tires up to three inches wide, all without requiring you to even remove the bicycle's front tire. The Insta-Gater has a one-bicycle capacity, and features Thule's secure and convenient, Ratcheting Quick-Load system. This fast, reliable, and stable bike rack system is cable lock compatible (no cable lock included), weighs only 12 pounds, and is constructed of frame-welded, powder-coated steel so it should last you a lifetime. What's in the Box?
501 Insta-Gater rack, 2 x M8s, 2 x RQL arm bearing halves, 1 x bearing clamp, 1 x locking ratchet arm, 1 x hook for short ratchet arm, 4 x end caps (RMS), 2 x end caps, 10 x Philips screws, 2 x molded straps, and instruction guide Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 14
Works great June 14, 2010
J. Petrylak (cville)
So far the insta gater has worked well. The only thing I dont like is that if the frt. tire goes flat while it's in the carrier is that bike could come out of it. I have used it about 10 times so far it's been a good purchase.
Couldn't be more simple. March 19, 2010
A. Witkin (DC)
Honestly, this rack from Thule couldn't be more simple or easy to use. It went from the box to holding my bike within 5 minutes.
My recommendation: Bring the bike into the bed with you before you close the tailgate and secure the rack. That way you don't have to lift it over the closed tailgate.
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Great product easy setup October 27, 2009
EMN (Johnson City, TN)
I have a small truck that I did not know if I'd keep in the long run and did not want to invest in a hitch and a bike rack setup which would be more expensive. This product is something I could use on this truck, or on another truck if I trade-in. It is so simple to install, as well as remove. I can setup and place my bike in position in minutes. I will run a cable through the inta-gater and bike and for security run it through truck bed hooks. All in all, this is affordable and easy setup. I'm thinking hard to buy a second one.
Fast, reliable and easy to use. August 22, 2009
E. Valdez (ABQ, NM)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought two of these for mine and my girlfriend's bikes. They are quick and easy to install in the bed of my Tacoma. I was a little worried that something so small would be able to hold up to high winds and fast speeds. I took it on the freeway yesterday and at 70mph the bikes barely move. It makes loading the bikes a quick and easy task so we can just put them in the bed and go. The only recommendation is to but a cable lock to make sure the bikes are secure.
Best Non Front Wheel Removal Pickup Truck Bike Rack August 8, 2009
E. Ober (East Coast, USA)
Assuming there is no front fender on your bike, this is the best pickup truck rack where you do not have to remove the front wheel (I have tried others). It is well designed, sturdy and keeps the bike firmly anchored in the bed. Installation takes a few minutes and removal is even faster. It also folds down so that the bed can be covered without rack removal. Yes it is true that you have to lift the bike up over the side into the truck bed due to the fact that it works easiest with the gate closed. Keep that in mind if you have a heavy bike (which should have no bearing on a rating for this product). I have a Ford F-150 full size bed pickup truck with bed liner and 2 of these racks fit nicely, I doubt a third rack would fit. You can purchase lock cylinders from Thule separately or use a cable lock if you wish to provide moderate theft control.
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