Softride Bike Racks Reviews

We were able to go on a family vacation and bring our bikes. that kept the kids busy while we were camping. the only thing I would change is the fact that it sticks out to far when you need the 1 1/4 in mount. To bad you could not make a better design on the smaller mounts. I have some Ideas and will modify mine to make it work. When the bikes are on it you can't raise it up as easy as you make it sound on the videos. My wife can't do it with 4 bikes on. Really do like the ability to get into back with the rack installed.

The rack makes absolutely no noise while on my compact car (Subaru WRX STI). I usually forget I'm hauling my bike. The only problem for my small car is visibility, but all else works great. There was a small crack in one of the plastic pieces but that could have been from shipping. The simple design works very well to hold the bike in place securely.

This seems to be a great rack. Used on a 300 mile round trip this weekend. I was a little leery on the rubber straps holding the full trip. So I used a couple of staps also. Figure better safe than sorry since bikes don't just grow on trees. Seems to be sturdy even on the bumps. Had a little issue with how I was going to mount my 6yr olds bike on. Ended up just using one side of the mount. It is great how it folds down and can still open the back of the van to get things out. Would I buy another one. Sure would.

Threading the hitch pin takes a little time, but the real hang up for me is getting the lock on and off. The collar on the lock that goes over the pin pulls out of the lock as I have to pry the lock off. Love the product, does what it is billed out to do, I just like the pin could have been a little longer to clear the receiver before the lock is applied.

My wife is able to lower the bikes and still have access to the trunk. She couldn't have done it without the hydraulic assist. I highly recommend it!