Softride Access Dura 4-Bike Rack

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Optional Accessories

Softride Ski Rack Attachment
$179.99
Fits the Softride Access Dura 4-Bike Rack and the Softride Dura Hydraulic Assist Bike Rack
Softride Top Tube Bike Frame Adapter
$26.99
Softride Bike Bumper
$24.99
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Features

  • Built from powder-coated steel for long-life, strength and corrosion resistance, yet weighs just 39lbs
  • Patented parallelogram design and spring-loaded pull pin release for easy rear-of-vehicle access and up/down maneuverability
  • Bikes stay horizontal when accessing rear of vehicle
  • QuietRide locking and tightening technology ensures a ride virtually free of rattling
  • Super-reinforced top plate and end-of-arm safety reflectors for nighttime safety and visibility
  • Holds up to four children or adult bikes with a total weight capacity of up to 150lbs
  • Adjusts to work with both 1.25" and 2" hitch receivers rated at Class II or higher
  • Padded anti-sway Cradles, rubber straps, hitch lock and security cable (padlock not included) get your bikes to the destination safe and secure
  • Choose the Softride Ski/Snowboard Rack Attachment as an optional accessory to work with your Softride bike rack
  • Your Softride Dura 4-Bike Rack is backed by a Lifetime Warranty

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Get to the trailhead, race starting line or staging area safely and with style. The Softride Dura 4-Bike Rack carries up to four bikes - up to 150lbs of total weight, so you can take family and friends along for the ride.

Your bikes will travel in comfort and with nearly no movement thanks to the over-molded, anti-sway cradles. And, they’ll stay where you put them with the help of the secure rubber straps and retractable anti-theft cable. Plus, QuiteRide locking and tightening technology prevents that annoying road rattle common with lesser hitch mount racks. The end-of-arm safety reflectors round out the rack for blazing nighttime visibility.

Need to get into the rear of your vehicle? The Softride Dura 4-Bike Rack easily lowers out of the way for quick access. Plus, your bikes stay horizontal while you grab your gear. What’s more, this rack is built to last from powder-coated steel, yet weighs in at a manageable 39lbs. As if that weren’t enough, the Softride Dura is backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

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Heavy duty rack
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Reviewed by Kevin J (Lancaster, MA) 2005 Jeep Wrangler — Dec 20, 2011 7:01 AM
Heavy duty rack that should last a long time. Haven't been able to try it out yet but hope to use the ski attachment this winter and the bike rack next spring. The top plate arrived scratched on all 4 corners. Call the manufacturer and they sent a new one. It also got scratched due to poor packaging. They may want to rethink the packaging of the item. It is the only thing that got scratched in the shipping both times. Maybe wrap it in paper and then bubble wrap instead of just bubble wrap. Had to glue the caps on the ski attachment since they kept falling off and I didn't want to loose the caps. It is the little things that if they fixed them would make this a great rack.
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Bike Racks Not Created Equal
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Reviewed by Marielle P (Alameda, CA) 2008 Nissan Frontier — Oct 29, 2011 7:13 AM
Compared to the Yakima rack I strap onto my Subaru, this Softride hitch-mount rack did not make the grade. In fairness, it was simple to install and the parts were complete. However, before I even mounted the rack, one of the plastic end-caps broke, casting immediate doubt on quality. Like Yakima, Softride utilizes the "switchblade" supports to minimize sway, a great feature, however, the material and design on the Softride are inferior: rubber straps are stiff and difficult to secure & plastic parts feel flimsy and cheaply made. Our bikes just did not "sit" well on this rack. I returned it without using it once. Autoanything made the process quite painless by sending me a UPS label at Autoanything's volume discount. This was deducted from my refund. Still happy with Autoanything...will go with Yakima.
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Reviewed by Fred D (Williamstown, NJ) — Oct 10, 2011 5:22 PM
Very happy with the quality of the materials. Assembly was easy, tilt out feature works great. The only negative is the security cable could be a bit linger. Love it!!!
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A tank!
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Reviewed by MATTHEW V (Leominster, MA) 2005 Hyundai Elantra — Oct 06, 2011 11:16 AM
The first thing you will notice, this rack is substantial. You will laugh at other people driving down the highway with their flimsy little rack rocking over the bumps. This thing does not budge an inch! Installing the top plate was a little confusing as the holes didn't line up. When I loosened the bolts holding the bracket for the plate though the holes lined up perfectly and then I just re-tightened the bolts on the bracket. Two minutes of confusion but other than that a great value!
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Well made Agree with all excellent reviews.
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Reviewed by Kevin H (Huron, SD) — Aug 27, 2011 10:37 AM
Very Well Made. Doesn't make any noise when driving. I would recommend this bike rack to others.
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Softride Access Dura 4-Bike Rack is great
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Reviewed by THOMAS B (Orland Park, IL) — Jul 16, 2011 4:05 AM
It is very well built and solid. It was easy to assemble and install. The hitch lock makes ut secure and the security cable protects the bikes. It easily swings down and out of the way to allow access to my SUV cargo area. I think it's great.
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Great value and easy to use
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Reviewed by MICHAEL B (Colbert, WA) — Jul 10, 2011 7:43 PM
Buying was easy with recommendation by AutoAnything phone sales rep. Assembly and installation straightforward. Used it for the first time this weekend for 2 bikes and load easily. Ability to lower the rack and open rear tailgate a great feature. Removable horizontal bars reducer rear profile and concern about clearance. Would buy again.
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It's worth it!!!
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Reviewed by Christian M (Lynnwood, WA) — Jun 16, 2011 10:10 PM
It is very quiet and sturdy, kept the bikes really secured, rattle-free ride, and the ease of accessing the lift gate of my truck. Installation was a cinch, nice features like lockable hitch pin and integrated cable to secure the bikes.
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Great So Far
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Reviewed by Stephen C (Ridgefield, CT) 2011 Buick Enclave — Dec 09, 2010 6:02 AM
The rack is built like a tank and nicely finished. Time will tell how well it lasts. Installation was a breeze and they include a hitch lock which is a nice touch. Autoanything even had a special for a free ski rack when I purchased it - can't beat that. Switching between the ski and bike racks takes only a minute.
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Nice looking and well designed
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Reviewed by Gregory M (Selden, NY) 2002 Ford Excursion — Oct 30, 2010 6:52 AM
I loaded 3 bikes and it handled good, easy to load and push up to lock, it had no provision for my wife's bike without the top rail but i turned bike upside down and worked, they do sell an accessorie for that, overall it's great, when loaded it seemed to wobble a bit, but a bunjee cord can fix that
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