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Softride

Softride Shuttle Pad Tailgate Pad for Mid-Size Trucks - Up to 6 Bikes - 54" Wide

Part Number: SR26461
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This heavy-duty, padded vinyl cover provides an easy, inexpensive way to carry up to 6 bikes over the tailgate of your pickup truck. Included wraps let you tether bikes together on a daisy chain, and a built-in flap allows access to tailgate handle. Great Prices for the best truck bed bike racks from Softride. Softride Shuttle Pad Tailgate Pad for Mid-Size Trucks - Up to 6 Bikes - 54" Wide part number SR26461 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Softride Truck Bed Bike Racks - SR26461

  • Tailgate Pad
  • Mid Size Trucks
  • 6 Bikes
  • Tailgate Mount
  • Softride
  • 15mm Thru-Axle
  • 20mm Thru-Axle
  • 9mm Axle
  • Locks Not Included

This heavy-duty, padded vinyl cover provides an easy, inexpensive way to carry up to 6 bikes over the tailgate of your pickup truck. Included wraps let you tether bikes together on a daisy chain, and a built-in flap allows access to tailgate handle.


Features:

  • Inexpensive, easy-to-use way to carry up to 6 bikes in a truck bed
    • Carries bikes over tailgate - front wheels hang outside your truck
    • Uses less space inside your bed than other carriers - leaves more room for other gear
  • Heavy-duty vinyl cover fits over closed tailgate, cushioning bikes and protecting tailgate from scratches
    • Can also be used to protect your tailgate when you haul other long loads - lumber, ladders, surfboards and kayaks
  • Sturdy fittings and 4 tie-down straps keep pad in place
  • Integrated daisy-chain tether holds your bikes to the pad and prevents their shifting during transport
    • Includes 6 soft wraps to secure bikes to the daisy chain
  • Built-in flap lets you get to your tailgate handle without removing pad


Specs:

  • Capacity: 6 bikes
  • Length of tailgate cover: 54"


Bikes loaded on tailgate

Softride Shuttle Pad gives you an inexpensive and way to carry up to 6 bikes and save space in your pickup bed. Sling your bikes over your tailgate with the front wheels outside the truck bed, and carry lots of other gear in the room you'll save in comparison with other truck-bed bike racks that carry the whole bike in the bed. Designed specifically for hauling mountain bikes but will work with other types as well.


Straps from inside of tailgate showing buckles

The pad is constructed of rugged vinyl and is cushioned to protect your truck and your bikes from scratches and abrasions. The pad secures with 4 sturdy straps that wrap around your tailgate and attach with adjustable buckles.


Closeup of tether and tie-down strap

A daisy-chain tether runs across the top of the pad to securely hold your bicycles. You attach each bike with a wrap that loops around the bike frame and then under the tether, finally attaching to itself with an easy-to-use Velcro fastener.


Bikes and surfboards loadedLumber loaded

The pad doubles as a tailgate protector for other long loads, such as ladders, lumber, kayaks and surfboards. And you can combine the included wraps to secure wider cargo to the tether.


Tailgate cover in open position

Your tailgate handle is protected, yet easily accessible, covered by a flap that secures with a convenient Velcro fastener.



26461 Soft Ride Shuttle Pad Truck Tailgate Bike Transporter - Truck Bed Bike Rack - 54" Wide



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4.6

90 reviews
This heavy-duty, padded vinyl cover provides an easy, inexpensive way to carry up to 6 bikes over the tailgate of your pickup truck. Included wraps let you tether bikes together on a daisy chain, and a built-in flap allows access to tailgate handle.

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pad works great !!



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Great product, this is my second one! Between environmental elements and use…just wore the other one out



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I put it on 2015 F-150 works great



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Works perfect!



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Easy to install and use! Perfect for five bikes and protects your truck.



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Rally easy to use and worked great. I highly recommend this product!



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Simple to install and rugged. Hauled 4 Mtn bikes all different sizes and brands. worked very well



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great price .... works great!



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Sorry, this was bought as a gift and the user has yet to receive. However, your web site was very easy to use and delivery was prompt



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The rack installed in minutes and held the bikes perfectly. Very firm grip on seat post. loaded 4 bikes in the bed of my truck in minutes. Very happy !!!



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Just what we needed to take the bikes to nearby parks and trails!
Great for day trips to some small towns in Florida that are easy to bike around in.
Everything seems to work as stated in ad.
I remove them after each trip and store easily in the garage.



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Excellent!
Also quite useful for tossing
in whitewater kayaks
And Fly Rods!
Super fast delivery-Seriously!
Great, friendly and helpful customer service!
Thank you, Susan!!!
Kudos



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Fit great. can wait to tested in my next trip. came little late, but hope will work for us.



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Easy installation, less than 5 minutes. Fits well.



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Great product quality, fits perfectly. We received the product in just a few days! Great customer service too.



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This is a mans tailgate, feels good too and just what the chevy silverado needed.



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Works great, holds bikes in place and no damage to the lift gate.



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Pain in the ass to put on. Had the straps been configured in the opposite fashion, it would make getting it on and off much easier. Works great once it is on.



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This 61 inch size will not fit a 2003 F150 Supercrew like the add says it will. You need to measure to be sure and not go by what etrailer claims. Otherwise good product if it fits!



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Item as described. Can't wait to use it. Very fast shipping! Etrailer has my business!



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Works great for hauling my bikes without having to use a bike rack


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