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Space-saving carrier lets you transport 1 bike in your truck bed. Adjustable, ratcheting straps hold your bike firmly by the fork and seat stay. No-drill installation into truck bed C-channels. Built-in D-rings provide cable lock tie-down points.
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The space-saving Velo Gripper bike carrier lets you transport 1 bike in your truck bed. Because your bike will be mounted along the inside of your truck bed, you'll have plenty of room for those other items you need to haul. This carrier mounts easily in the C-channel of your truck bed, and ratcheting straps hold a bike of any shape or size by the seat stay and fork. Built-in D-rings act as tie-down spots so that you can secure your bike with a cable lock or tie down other cargo with a bungee cord or strap.
Hassle-Free Bike Mounting
Two ratcheting straps on adjustable rods hold one bike of any shape or size by the fork and seat stay - no need to remove your front wheel to mount your bike. The rods rotate so the holders can grab your bike from any angle. Rotating the rods also allows you to adjust the amount of space between your bike frame and the side of your truck bed. That way, you can position your bike close enough to the side of your truck bed to save space but not so close that your bike and truck bed make contact.
Simple Truck-Bed Installation
The Velo Gripper installs without drilling in the C-channel mounted on the inside wall of your truck bed. To install, place the included protective plates on top of your truck bed rail to prevent the mounting brackets from scuffing or scratching the paint. Then slide the square nuts into the C-channel and position the mounting brackets over the protective plates. Tighten down the brackets and square nuts with the eye bolts to complete installation.
Space-Saving Design
Your bike will rest on both wheels in its normal upright position on the inside of your truck bed. This mounting style leaves most of your truck bed open to carry other gear. You can position your bike at the front or the rear of your truck bed to help reduce the potential for the bike to roll. This not only reduces pressure on the Velo Gripper but also saves space in your truck bed.
D-Ring Attachments
Each bracket has an attached D-ring that enables you to use tie-down straps with or without your bike mounted. Loop a a cable lock with a maximum diameter of 3/4" (sold separately) through the D-rings or the eye bolts and through your bike frame to lock the carrier to your truck and your bike to the carrier. A 5' - 6' long cable is recommended for locking your bike and both brackets. When you're not transporting a bike, these D-rings make great tie-down spots for securing other gear in your truck.
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (174 Customer Reviews)
Space-saving carrier lets you transport 1 bike in your truck bed. Adjustable, ratcheting straps hold your bike firmly by the fork and seat stay. No-drill installation into truck bed C-channels. Built-in D-rings provide cable lock tie-down points.
These are easy to put on, secure the bike well and leave plenty of room in the bed for other things. I would recommend. Only negative is the length of the screw that holds the strap. If it were a few more inches these would get a 5 star from me. The bike has to lean a bit to strap it in. Not the end of the world. Otherwise, they are fantastic.
Velo Gripper Bike Rack install was super easy. Velo Gripper installed exactly as advertised. The videos were very informative and install was exactly as described. Install on 2023 Tacoma and it fit perfectly. Bike looks extremely stable so I don’t anticipate any issues.
This is a great product that was made to fit my 2011 Toyota Tacoma truck bed liner. In no time I can have my bike held securely in the bed of my truck with total confidence it will not come loose. I highly recommend it.
I use this product on GM trucks equipped with cargo stabilizer bars for transporting our heavy e-bikes. They are easy to install and versatile. I have taken the bikes throughout the southeast to rail-trails and on the auto train. I added a strap on each bike recently so there is less play.
Holds my bike onto the C-channel of my Tacoma w/o issue. Will likely add some padding under the l-brackets to prevent rattling at highway speed.
Tyler
2/19/2023
Great after a year. Didnt even consider how fenders would interfere with other types of racks, but not this one. Really happy with it!
Exactly what I was looking for .thanks
These work great they hold the bikes very securely nice and easy to load and unload bikes.
This seems very well made. My two suggestions are to made the unit lockable. Possibly a way to keep someone from taking from your vehicle. The other is to make the washer and lock washer slightly larger. They are small enough that they dig into the face piece a little. Otherwise very happy with the purchase.
This is my second one so that I can now haul two bikes around. Works great in my 2007 Toyota Tacoma!
These work perfect for me, since they fit in the C-channel you can adjust for different bikes. (I have 2)
They seem pretty heavy duty, not cheap or flimsy and the price is way lower than having to get a trailer hitch. receiver and bike rack.
Joe
5/17/2022
Doing great. They are in full sun a lot and not even wore out or anything.
I love my Inno Velo Gripper truck bed bike rack. It was so easy to install and remove if I need to (which I do when season is over). I have had so much interest in it when I've been at biking events. People seem to like that it doesn't have to be mounted to the vehicle and be in the way like many rear mount racks. I like that too but I also like that I don't have to take a wheel off to haul my bike and my friends bike. I highly recommend the Inno Velo Gripper bike rack. Happy Biking!
I bought these for a very heavy fat tire M2S brand E Bike and I could not be happier. I installed then today and loaded the bike in the truck and stress tested it. I have a short bed so I have to leave the tailgate down but these things hold my bike in perfectly. Truly exceptional product! I will be ordering another set for the other side of the bed for my wife's bike.
Used them several times over the past year to secure our two mountain bikes. They hold the bikes firmly and upright, freeing up lots of space for storage. When they were installed, I made small notches in the plastic trim on the pickup bed on each side of the brackets. When I need them, I simply line up the brackets with the markings and attach them to the bikes. Quick and perfect fit each time. They are a unique product and generate a lot of interest.
These are excellent quality and fit well into the channel of my truck bed. The only drawback is my 2012 Tacoma TRD Double Cab has the short bed (5 ft) and the rear gripper bike rack is at the very end of the channel. The bikes just fit but this is due to the truck and not the Velo Gripper.
I replaced a huge, heavy Yakima rack with these light weigh easy to use and secure brackets. I leave them on and love them.
This kit is super easy to install on a Tacoma pickup truck... I have a long bed Tacoma with the bed rails so I don't need to take off my wheel... also easy to unclamp the bike for in and out usage.... "I have a full suspension specialized Stumpjumper. " And if you're wanting to take off the mounds so they don't get stolen, it's two bolts and you can put them in your vehicle when you're all on the trails.
Best investment to secure my bike.
Product does NOT work with the Toyota locking bed rail system as advertised. It can be made to fit within the rails, but it is a somewhat tricky process.
As far as holding the bike steady, that aspect of the product works great, though I highly recommend an adjustable clasp system instead of the Allen key for locking the extended arms down.
Love it. Easy to install & makes such an easy way to transport bikes. Like the bikes in the back of truck instead of on a bike rack.
The C-Channel Mount did work as indicated. However, the mounting plate did not fit as securely as it should when everything was tightened down. There is a possibility of the mount moving out position or being lost altogether while transporting your bike.
Works perfectly. fast shipping friendly customer service, I recommend placing an order over the phone verses online. All your questions answered and all around great service!
Very good product. Well made and easy to use. Also doubles as a fishing rod holder for up to 3 rods. keeps them up and out of harm from ice chests and other equipment that would damage them.
The quality of this bike rack is very high. Pieces that I thought would be plastic are beautifully painted metal that are solid and heavy. This rack fits the C-channels of my Tacoma as it designed by Toyota as a factory accessory. It works perfectly! I’m thrilled with it.
Very easy to figure out and install. Was impressed with the quality and ingenuity that made the
bike rack customer friendly. Whole process from ordering and installing was doable for this 63 year old woman. I have had a bike come off on other things I have tried, but this has given me the confidence that will not happen again.
Great design. Really makes taking bikes in my truck simple. The best solution I've come across.
I suggest a design improvement: Quick release of the rods, with a 1/4 turn release. Using an hex wrench or unscrewing the rods is the only part of the design that could use improvement.
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Arthur
1/17/2022
Great!