I have two Axiom Journey racks, which have an even higher weight rating. They're definitely good racks for the "budget" category (a little over $30 plus shipping), and they have worked out just fine for me, but I just don't believe the weight rating. The Journey doesn't look to have stronger tubing or welds as other alloy racks I have seen, which tend to have 40 lb-ish ratings. That being said, I have gone grocery shopping with an Axiom Journey and large panniers, and everything worked fine.