Question:
do the arms that hold the bike on the softride dura fold down like the ones on the softride element when not in use?
asked by: don
Expert Reply:
The item you selected, the Softride Dura Parellelogram Tilting 4 Bike Rack, part # SR26247, arms do not fold down like the Softrirde Element Bike Rack, part # SR26248..
The arms on part # SR26247, do come off with the push of a button for easy storage though. The reason why the arms do not fold like the Softride Element Bike Rack is because part # SR26247, is made to carry more weight and there is a plate that supports the arms preventing the bike rack from folding.
I have linked a video overview of the Softride Dura Parellelogram Bike Rack below.
expert reply by: Reno H

Products Referenced in This Question
Softride Element Parallelogram Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Product Summary:
Hanging Rack
4 Bikes
Tilt-Away Rack
Folding Rack
Swing-Away Rack
Steel
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Class 2
Class 3
Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
Frame Mount - Standard
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Softride Dura Parallelogram Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Product Summary:
Hanging Rack
4 Bikes
Tilt-Away Rack
Swing-Away Rack
Steel
Bike and Hitch Lock
Product Specs:
Class 2
Class 3
Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
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