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How do you transport a bike in a truck bed?

I’ve recently picked up mountain biking as a hobby and love it! I have a pickup truck and want to begin driving to mountain biking locations throughout the state. How do I transport my bike in my truck bed?

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Talullah Blanco · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on the new hobby! You can transport your bike in your truck bed with a bed bike rack, which is specifically designed to securely transport bikes in truck beds. Some bed bike racks are removable while others are permanently installed.
Here are the different types of bed bike racks available for
pickup trucks
:
  • Fork mounted: You’ll need to remove the front bicycle tire to secure your bike into the fork mount.
  • Wheel mount: This bike rack, also known as roll-on mounts, fastens your bicycle’s front tire to the truck bed.
  • Side clamp design: Installed into the bed’s side rails and uses ratchet holders to secure your bike into the truck bed.
  • Rail mounts: Often used with a fork mount, rail mounts run the entire length of your truck bed.
  • Tailgate pad: The thick foam covers and protects your tailgate so you can throw your bike into the back of your truck with the front wheel hanging out the back.
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