Swagman PATROL
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Swagman PATROL. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
8 reasons to buy
- Installation is tool-free and owners and experts say it’s quick and easy.
- Two testers say using the PATROL is easy and intuitive.
- The rack and mounted bikes stay securely in place while driving, according to reviewers.
- After a summer season, one expert says the rack looks as good as new.
- Bikes are secured at the fork axle, meaning no frame contact.
- The Swagman PATROL can be expanded to fit four bikes by purchasing extra mounts.
- An expert appreciates the sliding fork mounts that allow users to position bikes as they please.
- The rack is very light at 11lb.
7 reasons not to buy
- Mounting bikes requires removing the front wheel.
- The QR adapter locks must be in a specific position for the key to work, frustrating owners. The thru-axle adapters don’t have locks.
- The anti-theft locks don’t completely prevent the rack from being removed from the truck.
- The PATROL comes with 9mm quick release and 12x100mm or 15x100mm thru-axle adapters, but other axle adapters must be purchased separately.
- The rack can come loose from truck beds over time, requiring re-tightening. A 2023 Ford F-150 owner has trouble getting the rack to stay in place.
- Reviewers report rusty bolts and screws after just two to four months.
- Some buyers feel the rack is overpriced.
Bottom line
The Swagman PATROL is a truck bed bike rack that holds two bikes weighing up to 35lb each. It fits truck beds from 45” to 68” wide. Reviewers appreciate the rack’s low weight, quick tool-free installation, and potential to carry four bikes. The top complaints include theft susceptibility and the rack loosening with use. Expert testers and truck owners consider the Swagman PATROL a good alternative to tailgate pads or expensive hitch racks, but it doesn’t offer the same level of theft protection as hitch racks and some consider it expensive.Expert Reviews
87/100 based on 2 rated expert reviewsBetter Truck Bed: Swagman PATROL Bike Rack
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