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Thule 501 Insta-Gater Bike Rack

Single-bike bed rack for pickup truck

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Use the Insta-Gater to stow a bike quickly and securely in the bed of a pickup truck. It works with bikes with 20" to 29" wheels, and installation's easy — no drilling or bolting required. All Thule equipment passes tough European safety standards for car racks.

Highlights:

  • single-bike rack
  • installs in the bed of a pickup truck
  • easy installation with no bolting or drilling required
  • holds 20-29" wheels (up to 3" wide)
  • optional cable lock not included
  • warranty: limited lifetime
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
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    • 501 Frame
    • Two M8 x 1.25 x 25mm bolts
    • Two 8mm bolts
    • 2 Arm supports
    • Bearing clamp assembly
    • Locking ratchet arm assembly
    • Hook assembly for short ratchet arm
    • 4 End caps
    • 2 Plastic tube plugs
    • 2 Lock plugs
    • Two 10-32 x 1.5 phillips-head screws
    • Two 10-32 nylon insert locknuts
    • 2 Molded straps
    • Instructions

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    Overview: The Thule 501-Insta-Gater pick-up bed bike-rack, features a secure and convenient Ratcheting Quick-Load system with no drilling or bolting required. The 501-Insta-Gater offers quick installation and quick loading of your back. The Insta-Gater handles a wide-range of bike styles with wheel removal. The bike-rack handles 20" to 29" wheels with up to 3" wide tires.

     

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