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Safely Transport Up To 5 Mountain Bikes With Sklon Tailgate Bike Pad And Anti-Theft Locking System For Full And Mid-Size Pickup Trucks - Black Honeycomb (Small-Mid-Size Pickup Models) Review

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.3
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Details

Colorblack
Vehicle Service TypeTruck
MaterialVinyl
BrandSklon
FoldingYes
Mounting TypeTail Mount,Truck,Strap Mount
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Reviews

Global ratings 40
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Type of review

Revainrating 4 out of 5

One minor aesthetic flaw

Great quality tailgate bike mount. Only issue is that when properly tensioned, the center of the padding is stretched unevenly and causes it to bunch up in the center of the tailgate. Causes no functional issues but more of an aesthetic issue.Overall, very happy with my purchase and would recommend this to anyone who wants a reliable and well made bike mount.

Pros
  • 🚲 MOUNT UP TO 5 BIKES + SIZE: WIDTH - 53" inches + HEIGHT - 17" inches: The Sklon Tailgate Bicycle Carrier allows you to keep your truck bed organized at all times. Cushioned support cradles with secure frame straps will hold your bikes firmly in place at all times
Cons
  • May not be suitable for off-road terrain

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best Tailgate bike pad

The bike pad came in a very nicely packaged box with clear and easy to follow instructions on how to set it up on my vehicle. The fit my vehicle (Nissan Frontier) perfectly and the setup took less than 10 minutes. The design of this pad pays a lot of attention to detail as there are a multitude of pockets, adjustment straps, and access points to make it easy to use and not interfere with operating the tailgate. In about a week of heavy use, my bike has not shifted at all during transport and I…

Pros
  • It’s great. Only issue is it doesn’t line up with backup cam on 2013 f-250
Cons
  • Fishing the straps up through tail hinge area very difficult and time consuming

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Totally Recommend! best in my review

I not only researched tailgate pads on here, also did a internet search. When I compared all the features vs. the prices this pad out weighed them all. My only complaint is, they need to make around 6" of the strap stiff so you can push it up through the crack between the tailgate and the bed when you are securing it. Other than that this pad is well made and has way more features than more expensive "name" brands!

Pros
  • Saves space in your pickup truck bed
Cons
  • May not be fuel-efficient during transport

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for my family

This bike pad is sturdy and good quality. It can fit 4 bikes which is perfect for me and my family. It was very easy to set up and the convenience of transporting the bikes is what drew me to this product. Not to mention, the locking mechanism is something I haven’t seen from the other available products on the market. I would highly recommend this bike pad.

Pros
  • 🚲 HEAVY-DUTY VINYL COVER: With a rugged exterior made from durable weather-proof vinyl, transport your bikes through any terrain in any weather. A soft fabric underside protects the paint on your pick up at all times
Cons
  • Not ideal for users with limited storage space

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Short Bike Straps for my opinion

The bike straps are WAY too short. I can barely fit them around the frame of a kids 20” bike. It’s impossible to fit around a full size frame. This makes it unusable.The installation was annoying, because the straps kept falling through the space between the tail gate and the bed. You should provide a tool to make it easy to get them through (like a hook) so taking it on and off isn’t a pain the anterior.The lock itself is a nice additional deterrent. It has a combo nation pin and some backup…

Pros
  • ‎19.9 x 18.7 x 7.9 inches
Cons
  • Could interfere with existing tailgate hardware

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Pleased with the result for a first time buyer

Great material used on truck side and bike side. The instructions included were easy enough to read and attach the pad with no difficulty. I haven’t used the padlock ability yet but the multiple housing spots made it easy to configure multiple bikes in the truck. The only "issue” I had was the bikes were leaning left and right as I drove. Might be common but it was easily fixed with bungee cord through the back tire. Overall it exceeded my expectations for utility and obtained it at a…

Pros
  • Easy to clean and maintain
Cons
  • Could be a potential target for theft

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Doesn't hold road bikes up

At first I loved this product. It's well made, excellent padding, and easy to install with nice pockets and a lock. It held my mountain bike well, though I did have trouble getting the strap to reach over the cross bar so that the padding on the strap was actually contacting my bike. Instead, I just had to pull really hard to get some of the strap to reach around it and then lock it into the clasp.That would have been fine until I tried to use it with both of my road bikes. Both road bikes had…

Pros
  • Suitable for long-distance travel
Cons
  • Anti-theft locking system may not be foolproof

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Security is plus in my review

I bought this for a 2020 Ridgeline, a midsize truck. Tailgate cover fit good. It fits between the rear bulkheads too. Combination lock and cable already built in. This allows bike frames to be secured. Cable is not long enough to go through front wheels, if complete security is needed. Metal O rings on pad, allow pad to be secured to truck. Cam buckles are used instead of hook and loop so no worry about hook and loop wearing out. Pad has pockets for extra tools or equipment to be stored in the…

Pros
  • Exactly what I needed to take our bikes camping
Cons
  • May be difficult to secure in place

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great, but unsecure!

This seems to be one of the better bike pads on the market. Feels well made, and works great for the most part, but a couple of issues. First of all it seems like it’s designed for smaller bikes. When pulling the strap around my fiancé’s medium sized bike, it works fine, but I’m tall and have a large mountain bike and the strap barely fits around it. Second, and this is the biggest issue, the selling feature of this pad, the fancy "patent pending lock”, is literally screwed in with a Philips…

Pros
  • Sports & Outdoors
Cons
  • Could cause scratches or dents on truck bed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Fits 2020 Ford Ranger

The its my 2020 Ford ranger perfectly and holds the bikes securely, both a cannondale hardtail and polygon full suspension. Buy a slim cable bike lock to secure the pad to your stock bed hooks on the Ranger when you are riding so you don't have to worry about anyone trying to mess with it. Installation is super easy and for the Ford Ranger make sure you pull it towards the outside (getting the frame bases towards the top as much as possible) as you are installing as the backup cam is on the…

Pros
  • We love this!! Super easy to use.
Cons
  • Only designed for mountain bikes

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Awesome tailgate bike carrier!

It is hard to find products that are made to last and well designed for ease of use. I have never purchased a tailgate bike carrier before so I was unsure if I should spend a little more for one that looked a little better in the pictures or just buy a cheaper one. All of them seem to have an equal number of good reviews and bad reviews.I decided to spend a little more and I purchased the Sklon carrrier. Maybe the cheaper ones are ok too but I can tell you that the Sklon is very well made I…

Pros
  • I love it. It works great and protects my tailgate.
Cons
  • May not fit all truck models

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Well built with quality materials

This seems to be made very well with quality materials. The padding is very thick and the side against the truck has a very soft material that will not damage your paint. Very easy to install on the tailgate and is very secure once you cinch down the straps. The built in lock is convenient and stores nicely in its own pouch. You can set the code to whatever you please and it comes with keys in case you forget it. Looking forward to years of service out of this.

Pros
  • Can be used for road bikes, electric bikes, and more
Cons
  • Not suitable for users with sensitive bike equipment

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great pad for the price

The pad fit well on my F150 even with the toneau closed . It has plenty of storage for small items and tools. The cable lock is key. That definitely made the difference with our purchase.

Pros
  • Securely transport up to 5 mountain bikes
Cons
  • Could be noisy during transport

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Sklon Tailgate Bike Pad

The pad has been used several times now on longer trips in winding mountainous roads.It works great! The bikes never move!

Pros
  • Increases fuel efficiency by reducing wind drag
Cons
  • May require assistance to install or remove

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Looks and works great.

Looks good, function like it should. Installing is a bit of a pain to pull the straps from under the tailgate, but using a wire hanger to thread the strap through works fine for me. I do like it and would recommend it.

Pros
  • Protects against harsh weather conditions
Cons
  • Could be subject to legal regulations based on vehicle code

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Silverado LT 2022 Straps tough to get under tailgate

The straps are tough to get under the tailgate. If you only have to do this once, it’s excellent. However, if you take it on and off, it’s a pain and time-consuming. Other than that, excellent quality. I returned because it was faster to use my old bike hitch.

Pros
  • 🚲 ONE YEAR WARRANTY - Ran into an issue? No worries, we've got you covered
Cons
  • Can be difficult to store when not in use

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Solid purchase on my review.

Nice product. It has a quality feel for the price. Lock works good for what it is I mean I wouldn’t trust my bikes overnight or anything but great idea for a quick trip away from your bikes. Solid purchase

Pros
  • Great product to protect the truck and keep the bikes in place.
Cons
  • Additional installation required

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great value for the money. Best I've seen yet.

The quality of construction is great. Very easy to install. The lock is perfect for piece of mind. We even did some light off roading and the bikes stayed where we put them. The underpad is very soft. I'm very happy with this tailgate pad.

Pros
  • Reduces risk of accidents during transportation
Cons
  • May require frequent cleaning to avoid buildup

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product but a bit challenging to install by yourself

Great quality easy to use once installed. But the straps that feed the underside of the gate are not easy to thread when you have to push them through from the outside of the tailgate, even when open. It’s easy if you have a second person, but nit by yourself. Otherwise, I can say only great things

Pros
  • Helps preserve the condition of bikes during transportation
Cons
  • Could attract attention from thieves or vandals

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Safe and secure - my new review

I was Leary about finding the right cover, but this blew me away! Very happy with my purchase! It’s so simple to throw on and take off and holds my bike securely. I use it almost daily and I couldn’t have found a better system. The locking mechanism gives me that extra security I am confident and comfortable enough to leave my bike safely.

Pros
  • Easy to install. A few issues with lock
Cons
  • Could take up valuable truck bed space