How much is shipping?

Please contact us for a freight/shipping/delivery quote for all other products, scheduling, timing or more details. When contacting us, please include the rack type/model, number to order, and address for delivery.

Where can the racks be placed? On what kind of surfaces can the racks be used?

The racks must be used for the purpose and employed in the manner for which they have been designed. The design of these racks allow for them to be used on the following surfaces: dirt, grass, gravel, asphalt, and rough concrete. Because of the need for the legs to have a surface in which to bite, the racks are not designed to be used on a smooth surface. Painted concrete, smoothly screeded concrete, tile, smooth rock, wet surfaces, or other slick surfaces are not ideal. The racks are designed to be utilized on level ground. The racks are not be used on ground that is of significant slope.

I want to order the TBR-KB or TBR-KBC. Do I have to make my own legs? How do I do that?

When utilizing the TBR-KB or TBR-KBC to produce a rack, you will need to source your own main beams, as well as source and make your own legs. You will need to be competent and comfortable in the production of the legs. The proper production of a stop on the legs is critical to the stability of a rack. While there are many methods of producing a stop, we utilize a crimp and believe that is the best method.

The legs are made from 5 foot lengths of 1/2 inch Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), also called thin wall conduit.

I have an event with X amount of athletes. How many Triathlon Bike Racks do I need?

How much do you want to spend on racks, how much weight do you want to haul, and how much room do you want the athletes to have on the rack and in the transition area? The TBR-8 and TBR-K both rack a maximum of 8 bikes, while the TBR-6 racks a maximum of 6 bikes and the TBR-X racks a maximum of 5 bikes per rack. These numbers are primarily based on the needs of a triathlon, as opposed to a bike valet, or other temporary bike parking situation. Because of space limitations within a triathlon transition area, it is important to ensure the athletes have the room to race. You can’t have bikes too close. This situation doesn’t apply to valet bike parking. In most other temporary bike parking situations, you want to rack as many bikes as possible, in as small of a space as possible.

The number of bikes racked is also based upon the weight capacity of the legs. The basic guideline is that legs can handle the weight of 6 racing bikes and 2 mountain/hybrid/cruiser bikes, for a total of 8 bikes (this is a rough average of bikes in a triathlon). Many customers choose to rack less bikes than the capacity of the rack, in order to give more room to athletes in a triathlon transition area. The weight capacity is the same for the legs of the TBR-6 or TBR-X, since they are made of the same materials. So, if you exclusively rack mountain/hybrid/cruiser bikes, the legs are limited to the capacity of 6 bikes total. This is the reason why many bike valet customers choose to purchase the TBR-6, TBR-X, or utilize the TBR-K with a shorter main beam. We can also make custom racks that have even shorter main beam length.

How can I contact the manufacturer?

Please email billy.hasselman@gmail,com with any further questions.

What are the racks made of?

The racks are made from galvanized steel tubing. Galvanized steel is readily available, weather/rust resistant, strong, and cost effective. Why are the racks are not made of aluminum, plastic, PVC, titanium, carbon fiber, etc.? These materials either do not have enough strength to hold the weight of the bikes, or are much more expensive for the amount of material necessary to hold that weight.

Do I have to drill any holes?

No, you do not to have to drill any holes. All of the racks come with the holes for the legs already integrated into the metal, at the proper angles. Assembly of the TBR-8, TBR-6 and TBR-X simply requires sliding the legs into the holes. The main beam rests on crimps on the legs. The TBR-K requires some initial assembly that the TBR-8, TBR-6, TBR-X do not. Once initially assembled, the TBR-K rack functions identically to the TBR-8, TBR-6, and TBR-X

What exactly are the main beams I need to complete my Kit racks and where do I find them?

When you purchase the Triathlon Bike Rack Kit (TBR-K), you will need to separately acquire your own main beams. The main beams are 10 foot lengths of 1 1/2 inch Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), also called thin wall conduit. 1 1/2 inch is the trade size. The key dimension to be aware of is the outside diameter of the tubing, which should be 1.74 inches. You do NOT want rigid conduit. You do NOT want top rails for chain link fence.

The main beams are readily available at most any home improvement or electrical supply store (Lowe’s, Home Depot, Menard’s, CES, HD Supply, etc.). You may also want to check with your local electrical supplies distributor/wholesaler. They may have better available quantities and price.