How much does the Triathlon Bike Rack cost?  Is there a quantity discount?

The original Triathlon Bike Rack (TBR-8) is $35 per rack for an order of under 100 racks and is $30 per rack for an order of 100 or more racks.  The Triathlon Bike Rack - Short (TBR-6) is $35 per rack. The Triathlon Bike Rack Kit (TBR-K) is $30 per kit (a single kit makes one rack, customer supplies their own main beam).  These prices are subject to change.  Transactions that take place in Florida are subject to sales tax.

How much is shipping?

The original Triathlon Bike Rack (TBR-8) is available for pick up and delivery.  I will deliver the original racks, dependent upon the amount of racks ordered, timing, my schedule, and other factors.  The Triathlon Bike Rack - Short (TBR-6) and Triathlon Bike Rack Kit (TBR-K) are able to be shipped.  Please contact me for a shipping or delivery quote,  scheduling, or more details.

Why do you not ship the original Triathlon Bike Rack?

Because of the dimensions and weight of the original Triathlon Bike Rack (TBR-8), shipping is difficult and expensive, relative to the cost of the rack.  Oftentimes, the cost to ship the original racks far exceeds the cost of the racks themselves.  This is the main reason for the development of the Kit and short rack.  The original rack is available for pick up and I do deliver them.  Please contact me for more details.

What is the difference between the original Triathlon Bike Rack, the Triathlon bike Rack - Short, and the Triathlon Bike Rack Kit?

Which rack is best for me?

The original Triathlon Bike Rack (TBR-8) and the Triathlon Bike Rack - Short (TBR-6) have the holes for the legs integrated into the main beam.  The Triathlon Bike Rack Kit (TBR-K) is basically a modular version of the rack.  A kit consists of the same 4 legs as the original, but also includes two Bracket/Couplings that attach to the ends of a main beam that the customer procures separately.  The kit was developed to provide an easier and less expensive shipping option.  Each rack system essentially functions in the same way.  The biggest difference (outside of shipping options and cost) is that the Bracket/Coupling of the Kit is a little wider than the main beam and is attached to the main beam with set screws. This makes the kit a little harder to stack, store, and transport, in comparison to the original rack. or short rack  The kit is just as sturdy as the original.  The extra effort needed to deal with the width of the coupling and and set screws multiplies with the more racks you have.  For those who put on large races or use racks very often, the original rack may the better option.  The Triathlon Bike Rack - Short (TBR-6) was developed to give customers another rack option, that is able to be shipped and  is as easy to stack and store as the original.  It is primarily for customers who do not need very many racks, do not want to acquire additional rack components, may not want to assemble the Kits, or do no want to arrange pick up/delivery of the original racks.

What are the racks made of?

The racks are made from galvanized steel tubing.  Galvanized steel is readily available, weather proof, strong, and cost effective.  Many people wonder why I don't make the racks out 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 too expensive for the amount of material necessary to hold that weight.

Do I have to drill any holes?

No, you do to have to drill any holes.  All of the racks come with the holes for the legs already punched into the metal, at the proper angles.

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, etc.).  You may also want to check with an electrical supplies distributor/wholesaler.  They may have better quantities available and price.

Is there a discount for non-profit or charitable organizations?

The vast majority of my customers are involved with a non-profit or charitable organization.  There is no discounted price at this time.

Can the Triathlon Bike Rack be rented?  What is the cost of rental?

For many years, we have rented racks to events and event managers.  We charge $8 per original Triathlon Bike Rack, per event.  Availability of racks is variable, depending upon what other events we have using the racks at the time.  The person renting the racks is responsible for pick up and return of the racks.  Because of this, most rental is local.  I am located in Florida.  I am also a a race timer and often include racks in the package of a timing contract.  Contact me for more details on timing and management of your next event.

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 original Triathlon Bike Rack and the Triathlon Bike Rack Kit have a maximum capacity of 8 bikes.  The Triathlon Bike Rack - Short has a maximum capacity of 6 bikes.

Phone: 386.747.3532