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Softride Elite Parallelogram Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" Hitches (Class II)

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List:  $449.99
Price: $324.95
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This rack's tilting parallelogram design carries bikes in an upright position at all times to allow easy rear vehicle access. Parts made of powder coated steel and anodized, extruded aluminum offer unmatched strength, durability and appearance.


Features:

  • Tilting parallelogram design keeps rack arms level and bikes upright
    • Spring-loaded, quick-release pull pin handle shifts upright bars away from the vehicle
    • Convenient angle allows easy rear vehicle access
  • Soft, rubberized cradles gently support frames
    • Anti-sway cradles included to prevent bikes from rocking front to back during transit
  • Rugged tie-down straps safely secure bikes
  • Dependable arms accommodate children's and adults' bikes
    • Remove for convenient storage
  • Reinforced, solid aluminum top plate offers added strength
  • Safety reflectors provide nighttime visibility
  • Threaded, anti-rattle hitch bolt and lock included to secure the rack inside the receiver tube
  • Integrated cable protects bikes from theft
    • Padlock sold separately
  • Powder coated steel arms and an anodized, extruded aluminum upright bar prevent corrosion and rust while providing a great look

Specs:

  • Capacity: up to (4) 40-lb bikes
  • Width between the arms (outside to outside): 8-4/5"
  • Distance from center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the upright bar is 8"
  • Hitch receiver size: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" (Class II)
  • Warranty: limited lifetime
Comparison of Softride bike racks and other brands

The Softride Elite features a tilting parallelogram design that keeps the rack arms and bikes level at all times. Most racks tilt down and dip bikes close to the ground when they allow rear vehicle access. The Elite, however, maintains a straight angle when it moves away from the vehicle, always carrying bikes in an upright position. The Elite has two parallel upright bars that move together to provide the unique folding parallelogram design. Two hitch pin holes help fine tune the distance between the rack and vehicle.



Close-up of Elite cradles and arms

Rugged tie-down straps safely secure bikes to the soft, rubberized cradles. Anti-sway cradles are built-in to grab the bikes at a third point. This third point works to prevent bikes from swaying front to back. Safety reflectors at the end of each arm provide nighttime visibility.



Close-up of Elite pull pin handle

A spring-loaded, quick-release pull pin handle is easily accessible near the top of the upright bar. Simply pull it out to allow the rack to tilt away from the vehicle, providing trunk or cargo area access. The arms can also remove for convenient storage. This done by simply sliding the quick release buttons located on the back of the steel top plate. An optional Softride Wall-Mounted Bike Storage Station is sold separately to hold the removed arms and bikes when you're not on the trail.



Elite shown in traveling position with bike attachedElite shown in folding parallelogram position with trunk partially openElite shown in folding parallelogram position with trunk fully open

25862 Softride Elite 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches




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