---
product_id: 3658526
title: "CURT 18050 61-Inch Bike Rack Support Strap"
brand: "curt"
price: "6063 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Curt"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/3658526-curt-18050-61-inch-bike-rack-support-strap
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
---

# 61-inch length for versatile fit Secure vinyl-coated hook prevents scratches Supports 1-1/4-inch hitch racks, warranty-safe CURT 18050 61-Inch Bike Rack Support Strap

**Brand:** curt
**Price:** 6063 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ Lock in your ride’s stability — because your bikes deserve the best support!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CURT 18050 61-Inch Bike Rack Support Strap by curt
- **How much does it cost?** 6063 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/3658526-curt-18050-61-inch-bike-rack-support-strap)

## Best For

- curt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted curt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Installation:** Quick, tool-free setup means you’re ready to hit the road in minutes with peace of mind.
- • **Generous 61-Inch Length:** Fits a wide range of vehicles and bike racks, from compact cars to SUVs and vans.
- • **Scratch-Guard Vinyl Hook:** Protect your vehicle’s paint with a coated hook designed to prevent damage during transport.
- • **Ultimate Stability Boost:** Eliminate wobble and flex on your hitch-mounted bike rack for a smooth, confident ride.
- • **Warranty-Approved Safety:** Required for 1-1/4-inch hitch racks to keep your bike rack and trailer hitch warranty intact.

## Overview

The CURT 18050 61-Inch Bike Rack Support Strap is a durable, vinyl-coated strap designed to stabilize hitch-mounted bike racks, especially those with a 1-1/4-inch shank. Its 61-inch length ensures compatibility with most vehicles, while the scratch-resistant hook protects your paint. Essential for maintaining warranty coverage, this strap offers easy installation and reliable support for safe, wobble-free bike transport.

## Description

Whether you are an avid mountain biker or a casual rider, you will want CURT along for the ride. CURT bike racks offer both versatility and quality and are available in several different styles to fit your needs. The CURT bike rack support strap is a 1" x 61" strap designed to help stabilize a hitch-mounted bike rack. One end attaches to the bike rack and the other to the tow vehicle. The strap can then be tightened to the appropriate tension to ensure that the load is properly supported for travel. Though the bike rack support strap is required for any bike rack with a 1-1/4" shank, it is recommended for all CURT bike racks.

Review: Nice accessory for piece of mind - I purchased the CURT 18050 61-Inch Bike Rack Support Strap as added piece of mind on a 1,000 mile (one way) trip carrying 5 mountain bikes on our new Allen Sports 5 Bike Hitch Mount Rack. This was used on a 2015 Yukon XL (aka Chevy Suburban). Since the spoiler is plastic on this vehicle, I popped the rear glass and fed the metal strap hook through the top of the glass. I slid the hook in from the left side onto the edge of the sheet metal for the lift gate. I slid the hook to the center of the lift gate so the strap went over the center support for the rear wiper. The strap itself was easy to install. Just make sure you feed it through the teeth the correct way, and lift the bike rack a little as you tighten the strap to properly support the top of your bike rack. We drove over 2,000 miles in this configuration and the strap performed well and didn't loosen up, even with the slight wobble of the bike rack from the tilt features. Our vehicle set-up is a bit tricky, but I just made sure not to use the rear wiper since the strap was running over the top of the support.
Review: A should-have for transporting bikes with a hitch mounted bike rack - So apparently you're supposed to use one of these with a hitch mounted bike rack. Who knew? I'd been using mine for over a year until I read a review that said I should get one of these. One thing that had always concerned me about that was how much flex there is in the bike rack, especially going over large bumps. I'm happy to say that with this installed, I feel much more comfortable now. That rack doesn't even move anymore. For those who aren't familiar with what this is, it's a simple strap that you loop over your bike rack and run it to your trunk lid to take some of the stress off of the hitch/rack. It's a simple, cheap, device that just might save you a few hundred bucks in the case of a failing hitch/rack (not to mention damage to the bikes!). Installation was a breeze, although the strap that comes with this is VERY long. I suppose it has to be, since you might be using it on a van or something. For a small passenger car, there is easily three feet of extra strap here. I just wrapped it up and zip-tied it to itself. The (vinyl?) coated buckle was a nice touch. I've also used a lot of cargo straps and this one is one of the best I've seen, very thick. I can't really think of a bad thing to write about this. I wish I had known about it earlier, I would have gotten one a year ago.

## Features

- Provides added stability and support for a hitch-mounted bike rack
- Vinyl-coated hook prevents scratches on painted surfaces (WARNING: Remove hook before opening or closing hatch or trunk)
- Features a generous 61-inch length
- Recommended for all hitch-mounted bike racks (failure to use a support strap with a 1-1/4-inch bike rack will void the warranty of the trailer hitch and bike rack)
- Required for all 1-1/4-inch hitch-mounted bike racks

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003721CC8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #77,622 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #41 in Vehicle Sports Rack Parts & Accessories |
| Brand | CURT |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (870) |
| Date First Available | February 4, 2010 |
| Exterior | Painted |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 18050 |
| Manufacturer | Curt Manufacturing |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 18050 |
| Model | Bike Rack Strap |
| OEM Part Number | 18050 |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 7 x 3 inches |

## Images

![CURT 18050 61-Inch Bike Rack Support Strap - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OM49hfwZL.jpg)
![CURT 18050 61-Inch Bike Rack Support Strap - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Bn3pKVZ2L.jpg)
![CURT 18050 61-Inch Bike Rack Support Strap - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RzpWqIqNL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: So I've read that it's 62" or 72" long, but how wide is the strap?**
A: It's about 1 - 1.5 inches wide

**Q: Are the hook and the buckle made of metal or plastic?**
A: The hardware is metal with a chrome finish.  The hook is covered with a soft plastic.  I found that the plastic cracked after a couple of years, but it was easily replaceable with some electrical tape to protect the paint where it hooks on the edge of the trunk of your car.

**Q: swagman Chinook -- where should I attach the straps to the chinook rack? Will the straps put undue pressure on the arms or the upright post?**
A: Probably better to ask Swagman but the purpose of the strap is to relieve loads on the hitch.  That means it's also relieving loads on the bike rack.  I'm sure it is possible to put so much load on the top of the post that you bend it, but with normal tension, a beam supported at both ends has much lower stress than one cantilevered at one end.  So if anything it should result in less stress on your bike rack, especially if they're bouncing around back there.

**Q: can this be used to replace an original strap where the metal hook is that is rusted?**
A: I would guess yes.  It’s a two piece strap, so one end has a hook and the other has none to thread through the other strap.  I hope that helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice accessory for piece of mind
*by T***Y on April 11, 2022*

I purchased the CURT 18050 61-Inch Bike Rack Support Strap as added piece of mind on a 1,000 mile (one way) trip carrying 5 mountain bikes on our new Allen Sports 5 Bike Hitch Mount Rack. This was used on a 2015 Yukon XL (aka Chevy Suburban). Since the spoiler is plastic on this vehicle, I popped the rear glass and fed the metal strap hook through the top of the glass. I slid the hook in from the left side onto the edge of the sheet metal for the lift gate. I slid the hook to the center of the lift gate so the strap went over the center support for the rear wiper. The strap itself was easy to install. Just make sure you feed it through the teeth the correct way, and lift the bike rack a little as you tighten the strap to properly support the top of your bike rack. We drove over 2,000 miles in this configuration and the strap performed well and didn't loosen up, even with the slight wobble of the bike rack from the tilt features. Our vehicle set-up is a bit tricky, but I just made sure not to use the rear wiper since the strap was running over the top of the support.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A should-have for transporting bikes with a hitch mounted bike rack
*by A***N on July 22, 2016*

So apparently you're supposed to use one of these with a hitch mounted bike rack. Who knew? I'd been using mine for over a year until I read a review that said I should get one of these. One thing that had always concerned me about that was how much flex there is in the bike rack, especially going over large bumps. I'm happy to say that with this installed, I feel much more comfortable now. That rack doesn't even move anymore. For those who aren't familiar with what this is, it's a simple strap that you loop over your bike rack and run it to your trunk lid to take some of the stress off of the hitch/rack. It's a simple, cheap, device that just might save you a few hundred bucks in the case of a failing hitch/rack (not to mention damage to the bikes!). Installation was a breeze, although the strap that comes with this is VERY long. I suppose it has to be, since you might be using it on a van or something. For a small passenger car, there is easily three feet of extra strap here. I just wrapped it up and zip-tied it to itself. The (vinyl?) coated buckle was a nice touch. I've also used a lot of cargo straps and this one is one of the best I've seen, very thick. I can't really think of a bad thing to write about this. I wish I had known about it earlier, I would have gotten one a year ago.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality Strap
*by S***E on September 11, 2025*

Identical to the straps that came with a trunk mounted bike rack. Works well as an extra support strap to distribute the weight.

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*Store origin: KG*
*Last updated: 2026-03-09*