For riders who want a little extra protection for their bike while transporting it to the trailhead versus a traditional tailgate pad, the Thule Bed Rider Pro Compact rack is the answer. This bed rail system can accommodate two bikes and secures them by a thru-axle mount on the front wheel. This bike rack can accommodate bikes with all sizes of thru-axle diameters with the addition of an adaptor and can support two bikes weight 40 pounds each.