Locking Truck Bed Rack For 12mm Through Axle Bike

Published 08/25/2020

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Swagman Patrol Truck Bed Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Fork Mount - 9-mm Skewer and 15-mm Thru-Axle

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$235.59

Kuat Dirtbag Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Bolt On - 15 mm Thru-Axle Skewer

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$31.54

12 mm Thru-Axle Adapter for Swagman Fork Mount Bike Racks

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$7.50

Question:

Will the Thule BedRider Truck Bed Bike Rack work with a 12mm thru axle on a Lynskey gravel bike? If an adapter is required, will it have a lock? If not, other choices for a bed mount? Thank you

asked by: Paul

Expert Reply:

We do have a rack that will work with your 12mm thru axle bike but the Thule Bed Rider # TH822XTR isn't the best option for you. I would get the Swagman Patrol 2 # S64701 and then the 12 mm Thru-Axle Adapter # S64718. This set up will lock your bikes keeping them secure. I like these type of racks because you can remove it from the bed whenever you're not using it unlike bolt on racks like the Kuat DirtBag # DRT15.

I've included a video to show you the Patrol 2 in action!

expert reply by: Adam E