Yakima GateKeeper Tailgate Pad Cascade Blue (Medium) | Secure Bike Transport

Elevate Your Bike Shuttle Experience

When you’re piling into the backcountry for back-to-back laps, the Yakima GateKeeper Tailgate Pad in Cascade Blue offers a practical, stable solution for hauling bikes. Its SitTight cradles add extra stability and protective contact, helping keep frames and wheels from shifting on rough forest service roads. This isn’t about promising perfect outcomes, but rather presenting a dependable setup that can simplify your pre-ride routine and minimize bike movement during transport.

Crafted with nylon and felt, the GateKeeper emphasizes durability and gentle contact with bike finishes. The result is a transportation pad that can survive long seasons of weekend adventures while keeping your gear neatly organized behind the truck cab. The pad is designed to be user-friendly, so you can focus more on the ride and less on the rigging each time you head out.

Versatile fit and capacity for different trucks

The GateKeeper is offered in two configurations to fit a range of trucks. The large configuration is intended for full-size trucks with tailgates 62 inches wide or wider, while the medium configuration is built for compact and mid-size trucks. Each setup supports a different bike capacity, enabling you to tailor the solution to your crew.

• Bike capacity up to 6 bikes.
• Bike capacity up to 5 bikes.

What’s included and how it helps

Key materials include nylon and felt, chosen to balance protection with durability. The pad’s design emphasizes secure contact points and ease of installation, so you can prepare for a ride without wrestling with hardware every time. For longer trips or group trails days, these features can help reduce bike movement and protect the finish during transport.

Specs at a glance

• Material: nylon, felt
• Configurations: Large and Medium
• Compatibility: Large fits full-size trucks with tailgates 62 inches or wider; Medium fits compact and mid-size trucks
• Bike Capacity: Large up to 6 bikes; Medium up to 5 bikes
• Part Numbers: 8007459, 8007460, 8007455, 8007456

Whether you’re loading after a long ride or heading to a new trailhead, the GateKeeperTailgate Pad aims to simplify your routine with practical features and a dependable fit. It’s a mid-season upgrade that aligns with real-world use: it’s about smoother setup, safer transport, and more time on the trail rather than fiddling with equipment.