Softride Access Dura 4-Bike Rack

Reviewed by Sergio M (Los Angeles, CA) Reviewed for a 2012 Lincoln MKT — Dec 25, 2012 5:26 PM

Received the Softride Access Dura 4-Bike Rack within days, I installed it immediately. The instructions were easy to follow, in no time it was mounted on my SUV. To access the back door, I just pull out the pin and it extends out easy. To close, just push in and it locks in place. There is nothing better out there for this money, I checked. Used twice, there is no swinging, no noise, doesn't feel there are equipment in the back of the vehicle.

Reviewed by Scott B (Commack, NY) Reviewed for a 2002 Ford Expedition — Nov 13, 2012 5:56 PM

Thanks AutoAnything for another great product and another great deal! The Softride Access Dura 4-Bike Rack is Awesome! It can really hold 4 adult bikes if you position them correctly. This unit is very sturdy with almost no movement with the bikes mounted on it. This unit swings down fairly easily and clears the rear tailgate. Putting it back up with the bikes on it does require a little strength. I shopped around quite a bit, this one has the best quality and best price!

Reviewed by Leroy S (SAN ANTONIO, TX) Reviewed for a 2010 Mazda 3 — Oct 30, 2012 5:50 AM

its a strong rack with no problems putting it together and placing it on my mazda3. It is on the heavy side, wife does have a little problem. But still able to hook it up on the mazda. Since it comes with a 1.25' & 2", I'm not limited to my mazda only. I also use it on my truck.

Reviewed by Bruce H (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) — Oct 08, 2012 4:53 PM

The rack rocks a lot on the 2" tube that goes into the receiver - wrong size bolts? The 3/4 inch tube that the bikes sit on keeps sliding out of the rack on one side. the release mechanism was attached too far away from tube.

Reviewed by John D (Sunderland, VT) — Oct 03, 2012 5:46 AM

Traditional male bikes frames hang easily, while some Mountain Bike Frames are impossible to hang.

Reviewed by John D (Phoenixville, PA) Reviewed for a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country — Sep 13, 2012 7:50 AM

Nice bike rack works well

Reviewed by Jean-Philippe H (VIENNA, VA) — Sep 07, 2012 6:53 PM

Does the job, sturdy. If your bikes have odd shapes, it won't fit well but you can buy a horizontal bar as an accessory from bike shops and this will fix the issue. Had to grease the handle to make lowering the rack easier when fully loaded. Works as it should, seems solid so far. No bad surprise.

Reviewed by Tammy S (Cerritos, CA) Reviewed for a 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon — Aug 16, 2012 8:22 PM

This bikerack is well built and easy to install. I would recomenbit to everyone

Reviewed by Sarah D (CORDOVA, TN) Reviewed for a 2012 Subaru Outback — Jul 27, 2012 8:26 PM

First 8 hour road trip with two comfort bikes, once we found the right configuration, bikes were attached very securely. I kept looking back and expecting them to be moving or even missing, but they were still solidly attached the whole way. Love the convenience of the included cable for locking the bikes during a quick lunch stop, and it was very easy to add my kryptonite u lock and cable for overnight peace of mind. My only negative so far - it was near impossoble to get the arms to slide out and back in to lock in place. The videos make it look so easy. We are hoping that the 100 degree weather and 100% humidity had something to do with swelling the plastic chutes, but with some sandpaper and lube they are now slighly easier to maneuver. Otherwise, I love this rack. We changed from a rooftop upright mount and couldn't be happier. I had to lower and raise the rack to get into the back of my Outback at least 5 times today, and it reminded me how nice this feature is every single time.

Reviewed by Peter C (Knoxville, TN) Reviewed for a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe — Jul 10, 2012 1:15 PM

This rack is everything it looked like it was on the pictures. Heavy duty but easy to use. I immediately took it for a 13 hour interstate drive with two bikes including one built for women--which it easily adapted to. I've had 3 bikes on it with no problem. Rides very solid, no rattles thanks to the bolt that attaches it to the hitch. The bolt is partly what makes it such a stable ride, but you will need a wrench with you to put it on and off. I love the tilt feature that allows you to open the tailgate without removing bikes--also makes the bikes a bit easier to get on and off. I looked at Thule and Yakima and I am very glad I decided on Softride.