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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.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
78% were satisfied with this product
22% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Arthur
1/17/2022
Great!
Chris
6/28/2025
Have had these for over a year now, hauled bikes literally thousands of miles over every type of terrain without a single issue. Beats the pants off of hanging them over the tailgate!
Andrew N.
6/30/2025
Frank
5/16/2025
Great…love it…
Joe
5/17/2022
Doing great. They are in full sun a lot and not even wore out or anything.
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!
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Heather A.
4/24/2026
Mounting the bikes in opposite directions and protecting those contact points is a smart move, and it’s great to hear everything stayed secure even on longer, multi-state trips. Thanks for sharing your experience! What kind of bikes are you carrying? What has been your favorite state to ride so far?