10 Reviews: Best Bike Racks for Truck Beds (Dec 2023)

Protect your truck by using the YAKIMA Gatekeeper Tailgate Pad to be able to take your bikes away with you. In addition, this easy-to-use tailgate pad allows you to safely carry up to 5 or 6 bikes in the bed of a full-size pickup. Furthermore, it weighs only 6 lbs for the medium size while the large one weighs 8 lbs.

Besides, the presence of a sturdy nylon outer material is useful for resisting abrasion and weather damage, making it capable of traveling long distances, even if it’s winter, snow, or otherwise. Also, the hook-and-loop cradle closure system on the bike frame can be useful to help prevent dings and scratches on your truck. Overall, it’s so easy to install, just hang it on your truck bed, line it up, and attach the strap.

"This is an inexpensive great quality easy way to transport your bike or bikes with your truck! Bikes sit solidly in the back and don't move around. Perfect for when you have a full load or are pulling a camper or boat because you can still access all of that while your bikes are in the bed..."

by Jenny Jeffers

Our second listing, DEMON UNITED Tailgate Pad for Mountain Bikes, is priced lower than the first. Moreover, it features a minimalist design and premium construction padding materials to provide high-quality protection for your truck and bike. Not only that but there are also UV-resistant threads to help withstand extreme summer and winter weather.

In addition, there are two tool pockets on the sides of the cushion bed to store necessary tools and trail equipment. The tailgate cover fits most truck sizes. Besides, it has two different sizes, small 54″ and large 62″. Eventually, throw the cushion on the tailgate, hook the three straps that go around the tailgate, and use high-quality tie-down straps to secure the cushion.

"...Other than that, everything about this I love. It allows me to change how I pack my truck bed with bikes on left or right or middle. Plenty of room, great alignment, extra pockets. One Velcro strap easily holds a bike in place."

by Doug Snell

Indeed, INNO is constantly releasing innovations to make your trip more comfortable and safer. In addition, you are accompanied by the RT201 Truck Bed Bike Rack, which can be installed on both sides of your truck bed. So, you can have plenty of room for other items in the middle.

Moreover, this rack is made to carry almost all types of bikes, from mountain bikes to e-bikes. Besides, it includes two mounts for attaching ratcheting straps with adjustable bars to hold your bike firmly on its front fork and seat. Also, no tools or drilling are required, and the entire bike mounting process can be done quickly.

"Very easy to install on to the truck, very easy to get your bike in and out of it as well."

by Marco Rodriguez

This Swagman PICKUP Fork Mount Bike Rack is the perfect solution for your ride bike. Besides, it features a telescoping bar that ensures quick and easy no-drill installation. Also, to customize to fit many truck bed sizes.

You should know that this bike rack has rubberized end pads that help grip your bed rails and prevent scratches and abrasions. In addition, the rack bike is secured on 9mm wide fork mount blocks that anchor and secure your bike to the rack. Thus, this black bike rack, with an elongated shape, can transport up to 2 bikes weighing 35lbs each.

"Perfect way to haul up to bikes over the wheel wells and still have room for kayaks or coolers in the center. Just keep in mind front wheel storage, I wish they ovcered a system for that to keep them in one place."

by steven kroepfl

Look at its secure design, which can grip your bike tires without hesitation and with maximum strength. This is the reliability of the Pipeline Racks Truck Bed 3 Bike Rack. In addition, there is an adjustable arm for 0.75″ to 2.80″ wide tires. Aside from that, it is safe when attached to your truck, as there will be no holes to drill.

As the name says, this bike rack can carry three bikes weighing up to 40 lbs each. Also, the aluminum material construction provides rust-proofing, so it won’t get damaged even if used for a long time.

"IIt is the perfect truck bed mount. Being able to not remove the front wheel is a huge plus."

by Bruce

The Thule Insta-Gater Pro Truck Bed Bike Rack comes with ratcheting arms that can be installed quickly and are also designed to carry bikes easily in your truck bed. In addition, this bike rack fits 20 to 29-inch wheels and tires up to 5 inches wide.

Besides, it can carry one bike up to 50 pounds safely. Also, installing the Insta-Gater Pro on any truck bed requires no drilling bolts. Thus, when you buy this, you will also get One Lock to be able to lock the bike securely.

"Pretty easy to assemble. Uses ski boot type bindings to connect frame with tailgate anchor straps. Solid overall, but I suspect the buckles will be the likeliest failure point / require the closest attention..."

by Morgan Leake

This INNO RT202 Truck Bed Bike Rack is so simple and easy. Furthermore, you can mount your bike upright inside your truck bed. So, this can free up most of your truck bed to carry other gear.

Besides, each clamp has a built-in D-ring that provides a tie-down point for cable locks with or without the bike. Also, this bike carrier rack is adjustable and can hold bikes of any shape or size. Overall, no tools or drilling are required, and the entire bike mounting process can be done outside the pickup truck bed.

"These are deceptively simple. Just slide them into your truck's C-channel, determine the best mounting position on your e-bike, and tighten... It would be too easy for someone to grab these bike mounts."

by Ruth

You should be able to make this one of your choices because the Heininger Advantage SportsRack BedRack, answers all your needs. Moreover, this bike rack is an easy-to-assemble and installed solution for storing and transporting bikes in your pickup bed. Also, it can hold up to 4 bikes safely without any friction between them.

Amazingly, it can accommodate wheel sizes from 700c to MTB Plus with an extended ratchet strap. Overall, it has a blue safety guard to keep your wheels in place.

"... Solid construction and modular design, holds the bikes in place like a champ. Comes with a locking cable to boot!"

by SpunkyJivl

The TopLine Unigrip Truck Bed Bike Rack is a fantastic system that can hold up to four bikes in the back of your truck without drilling or front wheel removal. So, it won’t take long to install. Moreover, with a display size of only 51 cm, it is neither too big nor too small, fitting perfectly anywhere.

Also, you can make this one of your options to take with you on vacation, and with the security system in place, you will no longer be anxious. Thus, it fits all types of trucks, whether small, medium, or large.

"Works well enough, and it's easy to install. The mount clamps to the side of the truck bed. It came with a cable bike lock, which fits into an O screw which fastens the mount to the side of the truck bed... However, the cable is light-duty and could be snipped..."

by RH

This Bed-Rider Bike Rack‘s aluminum telescoping bars have soft grip rubber feet that can hold the bike securely without any drilling. In addition, the lockable skewer shape with one-sided adjustment makes it easy to secure the bike for more stability.

Moreover, its long and parallel shape can carry as many as two bikes of any type. Also, it has 3 Thule One-key lock cylinders to lock the bike to the truck. Besides, the construction material between the combination of aluminum and rubber is reliable for everyone who wants to carry bicycles in the truck bed.

"I used this bike rack for hauling my bikes in my 2004 ford ranger, and it works, well say unless you bolt the bar on to the bed of your truck it's not theft proof. Do need adapter if you have a thu axle hub,"

by David H