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I had this rack custom built for me. The frame is ASTM grade 6 6Al/4V titanium alloy, and the bars are titanium tubing (same type) with hollow aluminum inserts to absorb and dissipate heat. The rope centering rings keep the rope from running against the frame. The rack has no other frills - just pure functionality, at little more than twice the weight of a figure eight.
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I used this rack for years. The brake bars are Ed Seaman's design (Nylon Highway #9) which has a turned groove to keep the rope centered. These bars are also slightly heavier than most aluminum bars, so they handle heat a bit better. The bars are why I used this rack for so many years. Once again, no frills, just functionality.
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