Alta Racks Blog
2000 hour test
It's an exciting time for us as we celebrate three years in sales, and we have some early adopters we want to give a shout out to - the shuttle companies in Moab and Hurricane Utah. These areas are known for their rough roads and Red Bull Rampage, so the bar is set...
Lift assist or not
The market is flooded with a plethora of bike racks, each trying to outdo the other with features that might sound enticing on paper. But, it's important not to lose focus on what really matters and to recognize some of the deficiencies that are being masked. Gas...
8 feet of pride
Welcome to the upright revolution, as Yakima bike racks puts it! At Alta Racks, we say, "we've kept a seat warm for you," even if it is 20 years late. As a consumer, you may notice many companies offering similar-looking products, often with a significant price...
Details, details, details. Spend the 80 get the 20.
In the world of engineering and management, there's a popular saying: "the last 20 percent of the job will cost you 80 percent of your budget." This rule, also known as the 80/20 rule, applies to time, materials, and money. It emphasizes the importance of getting the...
ALTA Racks annual NICA, and team sale
Our annual NICA, team sale is on for the next two weeks. It ends on Feb 16th 2020. We build the strongest and lightest system on the market today. By applying Engineering, and military design principals we create fail safe systems that are designed to last a life...
frame mount and handle bar carry vibration problems
As an aerospace engineer who worked with border patrol and various other services, I learned about the challenges of high frequency vibration on equipment while driving on washboard roads. This type of road surface can destroy anything that is not secured properly. It...
ALTA RACKS compared to Recon Racks
ALTA Racks Vs. Recon Racks When it comes to bike racks, there are a lot of options on the market. Two popular brands are ALTA Racks and Recon Racks. Both offer vertical hitch racks, which are known for their ease and convenience. However, there are some key...
Ebike racks are coming, the best Ebike rack
Got E-bikes, Are you ready to take your e-biking game to the next level? Look no further than Alta Racks. With e-bikes becoming more and more popular, we knew it was time to step up our game and create a rack that could handle the extra weight. And after rigorous...
Made in the USA manufacturing
It's unfortunate to see companies like Black Diamond shutting down manufacturing in Utah. While cost savings may have played a role, according to a recent interview, the real issue is the lack of innovative technology within the state and even the country. It's easy...
U.S. manufacturers welcome tariff increase
See the link at the end of article for full article, Another U.S. manufacturer, Alta Racks in Utah, said the tariffs "are about more than price fairness." "As an immigrant I know and (have) seen the tyranny that exist in most of the world. It is not a fictional...
