A million times stronger. A zillion times better.

CETMA Racks are evolving in a few very special ways.
The universe shall benefit.


I've incorporated a few design improvements into new 3, 5, and 7-rail CETMA Racks. These changes dramatically improve their structure, assembly, strength, lifespan, and versatility. I am proud of these improvements.



Improvement #1:  Bolt-on stays.

All CETMA Racks' stays will bolt directly to the rack, ensuring a solid, immovable connection. They'll attach to a tab with various positioning options. This will make the rack not only stronger, but about as universal as you can get.

Improvement #2:  Better handlebar brackets, compatible with oversized bars.

All CETMA Racks will use a new style handlebar bracket available in two sizes for standard AND oversized handlebars.  As an added benefit, they're built as one piece, they're lighter weight, and have shorter reach than their predecessor.

Improvement #3:  Stainless, metric, hex-head hardware.

All CETMA Racks will be fitted with stainless, metric (6mm), hex-head hardware.  Predecessors came with Imperial hardware.  Note: the photos on this page show the old style Imperial hardware.  New photos coming soon.









As always, your input is welcome.   Chime in.

Urban Farm Magazine

Urban Farm magazine published a five-page review of cargo bikes, including mine. They not only gave my Margo a positive review, but granted me a full page 1 photo. Very nice. This issue is now available at many local grocery stores.

See a bigger version of this review HERE

Presto!!!

YO!  CETMA Cargo website CLICK HERE

OS bars?  This should appeal to you.

I've finally found a satisfactory alternative to the Wald handlebar clamps I've been using for years.  For those with oversized handlebars, this is a welcome development.  Keep reading.

These clamps were recently brought to my attention by my friend Christophe, a messenger in SF.  He says he's been using these clamps  for five years and claims they work great.  I believe him.  Christophe has probably used my racks daily more than anyone in the world.  

Since my duties have more to do lately with welding and sitting on my ass answering emails, I rely on feedback from guys like Christophe for thumbs up or down.

If you didn't know, the handlebar hardware normally included with my racks is only manufactured in one size.  This has been a problem for people with oversized handlebars.  These new clamps are a solution.

I like these a lot.  Not only are they more versatile than my current Wald setup, but they're built as one piece of metal, not a two-piece assembly like Wald's.  Nice.

Additionally, they offer shorter reach between the handlebars and rack.  This may or may not be preferable, although I suppose one could install a spacer between the clamps as a remedy.

Downside?  The metal is thinner, so they're slightly more flexible than Wald's.  This, I believe, is not a big deal.  Time and experience will tell what difference this makes.

 These clamps fit 31.8mm oversized bars plenty fine.  With two rubber shims inside, the grip is excellent.  No slippin'.  No trippin'!

I'm still undecided whether I'll completely switch to these and ditch the Walds completely, or just offer them as an option.  I'll probably just offer them as an option.  Why not?

Let me know what you think.  Your input is welcome.

CETMA Racks are about to evolve.

CETMA Racks are about to evolve.  Get ready.

I'm improving the way CETMA Racks function by eliminating a weak link--the p-clamps you see above.  New and improved CETMA Racks will not utilize these things.  Goodbye, p-clamps.

I plan to introduce an improved design later this week.  I'll post info here and at the CETMA Cargo Facebook page.

One step closer to being the totally best rack in the whole world of all time.

Busting my buttons this week with massive rack-making and another Margo finished. Three new bikes starting next week, AND finally getting the cargo bike canopy wrapped up. Lotsa updates coming...

Someone recently brought to my attention inoperable Brack and HALFrack Buy Now buttons, which seemed to suddenly stop working for no apparent reason.

They're fixed now.

BROOKLYN, New York!! There's a new CETMA Racks dealer in town, receiving a small batch of 3-rails and 5-rails this week. If you desire a CETMA Rack and prefer to buy locally, this is where to go: http://www.718c.com/