|
Softride 26321 Acess Dura Assist 4 Bike Rack | 
| Brand: Softride
Category: Sports
List Price: $379.99
Buy New: $341.99
as of 9/8/2010 04:11 PDT details
You Save: $38.00 (10%)
New (4) from $341.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 71284
Size: 4 Bike
Shipping Weight (lbs): 56.8
Dimensions (in): 37.5 x 19.8 x 6.5
MPN: 26321
Model: 26321
UPC: 788846263215
EAN: 0788846263215
ASIN: B003CVDRX6
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
| |
| Features:
| • | Hydraulically assisted hitch mounted bike rack | | • | Patented parallelogram design | | • | Removable arms for convenient storage | | • | Soft rubberized cradles to support bikes | | • | Universal hitch designed to fit both 2 inch and 1.25 inch hitches |
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Softride Dura Assist 4-Bike Rack features a powder-coated steel construction for best in strength and corrosion resistance. A unique hydraulicly assisted parallelogram design operated by a spring loaded pull pin release allows for easy up and down maneuverability and superior rear vehicle access. QuietRide Locking and Tightening Anti-Rattle technology and padded anti-sway cradles with rubber straps keeps your bicycles solidly and quietly mounted to your vehicle. Safety features include end-of-arm safety reflectors for nighttime visibility, cable lock and a super reinforced top plate. This rack is outfitted with a 2" and 1.25" universal hitch bar to accommodate all receiver sizes. Features Construction: Powder coated steel Hydraulically assisted access to rear of vehicle Anti-rattle tightening hitch bolt Carries 4 bikes Patented parallelogram design Warranty Limited lifetime workmanship and materials Product Instructions
|
| Customer Reviews:
 I am happy with it, but it isn't perfect July 17, 2010
Eric N Fulmer
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been using this rack for a few months now and I am overwhelmingly happy with it. We use it for transporting the bike and the scooter to trails. We have 2 snow dogs that we attach to the scooter like a sled and they pull like the dickens. I ride the bike and pull the baby while my wife rides the scooter. I wanted this one so we could get the dogs into the back of my truck even if the bike and scooter were still attached. This has worked great! The fold down function is just what I needed and it feels strong enough to last. The shock assist doesn't seem to make much difference to me, but I am glad it's there when my wife lifts or lowers the bikes. It is really attractive attached to my truck and I have been approached by strangers to ask about how it works several times.
The mechanism for lifting and lowering it is simple to understand and use, but feels strong and secure. Assembly was not a problem, although a long-body socket for the bolts holding the top plate to the vertical bars was helpful.
-1 star because the attachment mechanism for the hitch broke on mine the first time I used it. Instead of a standard hitch pin, this takes a special bolt with a locking mechanism that also provides an anti-vibration feature. That bolt goes into a fat nut in the slider that is held in place with a plastic piece. That plastic broke when I was trying to remove it after the first use. Getting the thing off the truck was a major headache (mostly because of my truck and hitch combination). When I got it off I had the slider drilled through for a standard pin. The manufacturer was very responsive, understanding, and helpful, but didn't send me any replacement parts. I would not have used them anyway because the plastic piece just doesn't seem strong enough for this application. If I had written this review when this all happened, I would have given the rack only 2 stars, but after a few months using it every week I am really happy its performance (including several times attaching/detaching from the truck for various reasons). I have -almost- forgotten the problems of the first use.
 Dura Assist Bile Rack review May 12, 2010
Jon (Kansas)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I just received this rack, unpacked it and assembled. The assembly was easy requiring only 4 bolts. I mounted the rack on the car's 2 inch receiver hitch using 1 additional bolt supplied with the rack. This bolt takes all of the slop out from between the rack and the car. The assembly is rock solid on the car and does not vibrate around like many other racks. The rack and car act as one unit and this keeps the motion of the rack and bikes to a minimum. The rack tips back and my van's back door opens with lots of extra space. I mounted 3 bikes and all fit well from a 48cm to a 61cm. The assist part works well and the weight of 3 carbon road bikes holds it in the down position and it is easy to lift up. There is a feature to disable the assist when no bikes are on the rack. This allows the bike rack to be in the down position with no weight on the rack. All in all this is a well engineered rack that is well built and very strong. I will be adding some lube at the main hinge points as it is a bit stiff right out of the box but I am sure it will remain solid for years to come.
|
|
|
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME. Copyright 2007-2009 by BevsStores.com | |
