Yea, pit bulls are obviously the bugatti of the bike hauling industry, but what did people use for the last 50 years?? Not those obviously... And clearly you weren't using IMMI Self Ratcheting Cargo Buckles so when there is "SLACK" it tightens automatically.. My dad and I have been using them for years. Its the shiz.. PLUS.. just the chalk will keep the bike upright without straps. Here is my dad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG33cZ2dt-0 www.cargobuckle.com