do these bars have a locking system and how much weight can they hold?
940366
No, the bars themselves do not have a locking system. They integrate with the Thule 460R Rapid Podium Foot Pack (Set of 4), which can be set for locking if you buy the Thule 544 Lock Cylinders for Car Racks (4-Pack). As for the weight, Thule.com says "BoxBeam - The sophisticated BoxBeam aluminum extrusion creates one of the strongest load bars in the market. Using a vertical load test, the AeroBlade can sustain over 800 lbf of force." I am not sure about the weight capacity of the foot pack. I hope this helps you make your decision.
909201
yes they do. these bars are very sturdy and can take a lot of abuse.just what you would expect from a USA made product.
310837
I don't know if they have a weight limit but they are very sturdy. they're also easy to install and look nice.
1199947
Not sure of exact weight but I mounted them using stainless steel 3/16" toggle bolts to be on the safe side and have not had an issue
787797
They do not lock but I have not had any issues of them slipping while I am exercising.
1112859
the bars with locks are 5 lbs each and the plates are 2.5, 5 and 10 lbs if you want smaller get some 1 inch washers
2014680
The bar itself has a locking mechanism but the bike mounts do not. Although, you can order locking bike mounts separately that should work with this rack.
2054767
The bars are held in place with two small holes on each end and a spring. They can easily be removed or just not added.
2249329
They do not lock and they come separately. You don't have to use them if you don't need to.
1557979
No they don't lock and they open up all the way which is at a slant on each end instead of straight up and down which makes it more stable I think.
1471379
I don't have many but the bar weighs 50 lbs and it can hold upto 750lbs. I think using my limited amount of plates that 4 or 5 plates per side would be easy for it. I have a picture of my plates on @whey2muscle twitter page.
591513
No the bars are not strong. My nine year old grandson had problems with his almost immediately. He weighs less than 80 pounds.
2249328
I don't believe they lock, but they are removable. I remember having to install them.
1284829
They do not lock, but they are heavy duty enough, that you can move them easily without collapsing them.
435399
Yes, they do. I haven't had to lock them yet but the table has a locking capacity.
2001776
they actually dont come with the typical "J hooks" you would find at an actual gym. they're more like "L hooks" if you ask me, but they're pretty solid and can hold some serious weight. i've personally only put about 250lb on them several times and the hooks work well. the only thing i would say bad about them is that they are kind of long so the bar seems to roll around a lot.
1710240
no these do not have locks, you would have to purchase a hard cover, either a single piece or a trifold cover, from around 700-1100.00