THRU AXLE MOUNTS

Thru axle mounts are not a module type, but we decided to give them their own page anyway.

We have a full selection of thru axle fork mounts for both our cross arms (short bikes) and specialty rails (long bikes).

How to spec thru axle hardware for your Draftmaster

  • Thru axle fork mounts are available as a factory option with all new Draftmaster racks. If you are ordering a new Draftmaster, don’t worry too much about the details below. We (or your local Atoc dealer) will talk you thru the selection of the proper hardware for your needs. You just need to tell us what size thru axle you have on the front wheel of your bikes. The axle-to-axle wheelbase would be helpful too. Or for those of you who enjoy geeking out on tech specs, read on…

  • If you already have a Draftmaster and want to upgrade some if its fork mounts from our classic 9x100 quick release fork mounts to thru axle mounts, read on…

CROSS ARM FORK MOUNTS

CLASSIC Fork Mounts (for comparison)

  • The classic fork mounts on Draftmaster cross arms fit traditional 9x100 “quick release” fork spacing. This is what you get if you don’t tell us that you need thru axle mounts.

  • Comes with a generic 9 mm skewer.

  • Can be upgraded to Atoc’s Topper Lok security skewer.

  • Rated for up to 100 lb.

THRU AXLE Fork Mounts

  • Draftmaster’s unique direct-mount thru axle system for cross arms uses a fork mount Base + Head.

  • Heads come in two styles

    • ROTATING - The axle (skewer) axis can still rotate after you clamp your fork to the Head. Use this style if you are going to load your bike with the Draftmaster in the lowered position. More versatile.

    • STATIC - No rotation feature. Use this style if you are going to load your bike with the Draftmaster in the raised (driving) position. Costs less.

  • Eliminates the “roll-over” problem of typical thru axle adapters.

  • Heads are available in thru axle sizes 12x100, 12x110, 15x100, and 15x110.

  • Heads are also available in traditional 9x100 quick release for backwards compatibility.

  • The 9x100 Heads come with a basic 9 mm quick release skewer and can be upgraded to Atoc’s Topper Lok security skewer.

  • Our thru axle fork mount Base allows Heads to be mounted straight across or tilted 40° left/right to facilitate nesting your handlebars.

  • Rated for up to 100 lb

SPECIALTY RAILS

THRU AXLE Fork Mounts

  • Our Sxx-TA series Specialty Rails are fully thru axle compatible AND heavy duty.

  • Based upon the same Base and Head concept as our Cross Arm fork mounts. All Sxx-TA modules require the rotating style head.

    • ROTATING - The axle (skewer) axis can still rotate after you clamp your fork to the Head. This lets you load your tandem or other long bike without grinding the fork against the fork mount as you raise/lower the Draftmaster.

  • Base component is integrated into the Specialty Rail beam to ensure heavy duty capability.

  • Eliminates the “roll-over” problem of typical thru axle adapters.

  • Heads are available in thru axle sizes 12x100, 12x110, 15x100, and 15x110.

  • Heads are also available in traditional 9x100 quick release for backwards compatibility.
    The 9x100 Head can be upgraded to Atoc’s Topper Lok security skewers.

  • Rated for up to 100 lb.

CLASSIC Fork Mounts (for comparison)

  • Our classic Sxx Specialty Rails fit traditional 9x100 “quick release” fork spacing.

  • Comes with a generic 9 mm skewer.

  • Can be upgraded to Atoc’s Topper Lok security skewer.

  • Rated for up to 50 lb.