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Thule Insta-Gator

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★★★★☆
4.2

$109.99 - $129.99

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  • Easy to install (4)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Stable (4)
  • Durable (2)
  • Lightweight (2)
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Best Uses

  • Mountain bikes (3)
  • Large cars (1)
  • Trucks (1)
 
 
 

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Add some versatility to your truck bed with Thule's Insta-Gator. This slick bike rack accepts any bike with 20- to 29-inch wheels, and up to 3-inch…

Specification Description
Model 501
UPC 091021501270
Country Of Origin United States
Invoice Title INSTA-GATER
modelYear 2007
modelYear 2009
Product Copy Bullet 1 Very stable
Product Copy Bullet 2 No drilling or bolting required
Product Copy Bullet 3 No frame contact
Product Copy Bullet 4 No wheel removal
Product Copy Bullet 5 Handles a wide range of bike styles
Product Copy Bullet 6 Fits 20 to 29-inch wheels and tires up to 3-inches wide
Product Copy Bullet 7 Please consult the Thule Rack Finder to match the correct Thule parts with your vehicle
Shipping Surcharge Yes
Thule Product Yes
Type: Bike Rack Truck

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Thule Insta-Gator Review

Works Great

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Install
  • Easy to Use
  • Stable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Large Cars
  • Mountain Bikes
 

"Installed easy, stable and makes for an easy load and unload of bikes. Only issue I had was not with the rack but I have a short bed truck and bikes in the rack are to long for bed. Even with this issue the bikes were able to fit into rack, lock down and be angled to fit into short bed. Even in t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 21 2009
Doug
Laurel, MD
I am:
  • Casual/ Recreational
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Price: $129.95
 

Thule Insta-Gator Review

Quick installation and very easy to use.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy to Install
  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight
  • Stable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • trucks
 

"The Insta-Gater works great in the bed of my Toyota Tacoma. It is super easy to install and holds the bike up great, Very stable. My ONLY concern is that it doesnt lock to my truck, but if you have a locking tailgate it will be just fine. All in all, I love the simplicity of it. I have already recom …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 5 2008
SLO
Redlands, CA
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  • Casual/ Recreational
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Thule Insta-Gator Review

Worth the money

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Install
  • Easy to Use
  • Stable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Mountain Bikes
 

"Although you must secure your road bike using the back tire this rack is the the bomb. YOu don't have to take the wheel off and if you have a D-ring on your truck you can secure it using your bike lock. I recommend you buy a chain to secure you bike to the insta-gater which in turn can be secured …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 18 2008
Tre
San Antonio, TX
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
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Thule Insta-Gator Review

These bike racks are outstanding!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy to Install
  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight
  • Stable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Mountain Bikes
 

"These bike racks are everything they profess to be. In minutes you can have them set up, loaded up, and be on the road. One of the best features is that you don't have to make ANY modifications to your truck--no holes, no bolts--and yet they are extremely stable. What a great product! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 3 2008
Mack, Alie, & Lilo (the dog)
Southern Pines, NC
I am:
  • Casual/ Recreational
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Price: $129.95
 
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