Grade 8 Hardware
It’s overkill for a bike rack but we wouldn’t dream of using anything else (plus we like how it looks). Grade 8 hardware is used on all of the main structural components of the rack. These bolts have a tensile strength of over 21,000 lbs so a 35lb bike should be no problem for them.
Zinc Plating
Instead of powder coating the hitch, we plated it in zinc oxide. This piece receives a lot of abuse as the rack is installed and removed from the hitch. The plating will keep your rack looking good for years to come.
Powder Coated
The rest of the rack is powder coated in a gloss grey colour with a zinc-rich primer underneath for added corrosion resistance.
EPDM Rubber Straps
The straps holding the bikes in are made from EPDM rubber which will stretch to 2.5x its original length! The straps have several holes for adjustability with different handlebars