Softride, Inc.

About Access Racksô
About QuietRideô
Ivor Allsop and his family have sought to make everyday
tasks easier. Like all of our products, Softride Access Racks
developed out of necessity.
Softride has long recognized the annoying “clank” that
originates from the receiver when towing. To remedy this
aggravating occurrence Softride created a tightening hitch
pin that retrofits inside a two-inch hollow ball mount. This
clever device forces the receiver to the side effectively
eliminating the side-to-side motion that occurs during
towing. The QuietRide™ system caught the attention of a
leading auto manufacturer who was seeking a “clank”
solution and a partnership was created.
Ivor’s brainchild arose with the realization that his five-foot
wife, Betty, would never be able to lift her bike atop the
family Suburban. Like he had been doing for nearly
25-years, Ivor sought to make this burdensome process
easier by creating a hitch mounted bike rack.
In one afternoon Ivor and his two sons, Jim and Mike, sat
down and brainstormed what was the first hitch-mounted
bike rack. The men quickly went to work patenting their
ingenious parallelogram design that allows individuals to
lower their rack parallel to the ground. The parallelogram
functionality is unsurpassed because it does not “dump”
bikes onto the ground when the user lowers the rack. This
allows the user to easily access the rear of their vehicle
without having to remove their bikes from the rack.
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The success of the Tightening Hitch Pin, realized in part by
the OEM agreement, caused the wheels to turn at Softride,
and the QuietRide™ Tightening Ball Mount was born.
Jim Allsop’s brain child turned out to be so much more
than just two dimensional tightening; it is the only product in
the market that truly eliminates all sway in the receiver. The
magic of this patented product occurs when the ball mount
is drawn to the side of the receiver. As the ball mount is
tightened the “gold wedge” is actuated forcing the ball
mount down and effectively creating a secure contact on
three sides of the receiver (side, top, and bottom). This
ensures that all gaps around the ball mount are absorbed
leaving the vehicle and equipment damage free and without
the annoying “clank”.
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P.O. Box 9709
Bellingham, WA 98227 USA
toll free > 1.888.258.7286
direct > 1.360.647.7420
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1.360.647.1884
[email protected]
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ELEMENT BIKE RACK
DURA BIKE RACK
Holds four 30 lb bikes
Powder-coated steel
Tightening hitch bolt
Removable / Adjustable arms
Holds four 40 lb bikes
Powder-coated steel
Anti-sway cradles
Integrated cable lock
Tightening hitch bolt and lock
Removable arms
ITEM # 26248
ITEM # 26247
(Universal Hitch fits 2” and 1 ¼”)
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(Universal Hitch fits 2” and 1 ¼”)
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HYDRAULIC ASSIST
DURA BIKE RACK
Holds three 30 lb bikes
Anodized aluminum
Anti-sway cradles
Integrated cable lock
Tightening hitch bolt and lock
Removable / Adjustable arms
Holds four 40 lb bikes
Powder-coated steel
Anti-sway cradles
Integrated cable lock
Tightening hitch bolt and lock
Removable arms
CARRIES
ITEM # 26428
ITEM # 26321
(Universal Hitch fits 2” and 1 ¼”)
(Universal Hitch fits 2” and 1 ¼”)
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Easily Adjustable Rack Arms
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ALUMINA BIKE RACK
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VERSA BIKE RACK
SHUTTLE PAD
BIKES
Protects pick up truck tailgates
4 heavy duty tie downs
Extra padding where it counts
Carries 6+ bikes
61" wide for full-sized trucks
54" wide for mid-sized trucks
Holds two 50 lb bikes
Powder-coated steel
Anodized aluminum
Includes cable lock
Tightening hitch bolt and lock
Tilts up and down
Parallelogram Design
NEW
Universal Hitch
ITEM # 26461
(Small 54”)
ITEM # 26249
ITEM # 26457
(Universal Hitch fits 2” and 1 ¼”)
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(Large 61”)
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TRUNKSTER
NEW
SKI RACK ATTACHMENT
Carries up to 4 snowboards
or 5 pairs of skis
Converts bike rack to a ski rack
Holds cargo at 45-degree angle
Includes lock
6 straps secure rack in all 3 planes
Holds two 30 lb bikes
4 foam pads contact vehicle
Ultra-Strong steel construction
Heavy Duty Straps
ITEM # 24232
(Fits Dura, Hydraulic Assist Dura, and Elite Racks)
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ITEM # 23970
NEW
STEEL TIGHTENING
BALL MOUNT
(Fits HD, DX, and Pull Pin Racks)
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Three-axis tightening
Fits 2” receivers
Accepts 1” ball shanks
1,000 lb tongue weight
10,000 lb GTW
Three-axis tightening
Fits 2” receivers
Accepts 1” and 1¼” ball shanks
1,000 lb tongue weight
10,000 lb GTW
ITEM # 25733 (2” Drop)
ITEM # 25734 (4” Drop)
ITEM # 25735 (6” Drop)
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TIGHTENING HITCH PIN
Two-axis tightening
Brass lock with dust cover / keys
Stainless steel bolt
Fits 2” hollow receivers
ALUMINUM TIGHTENING
BALL MOUNT
ITEM # 26039 (2” Drop)
ITEM # 26040 (4” Drop)
ITEM # 26041 (6” Drop)
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POP DISPLAYS
Displays Softride product
Easy to assemble
Original Parallelogram Design Allows For
Easy Rear Vehicle Access
Powder-coated steel for strength & corrosion resistance
QuietRide™ tightening anti-rattle hitch bolt secures the
rack to the auto
Key Features
Soft, rubberized cradles gently support bikes
Rugged tie-down straps safely secure bikes
Rack specifications
Adjustable width arms accommodate children and adult bikes
Carries up to four 30 lb bikes
Rack arms fold down or remove to stow out of the way
ITEM # 25743
(Ball Mount POP Display)
ITEM # 25219 (with lock)
ITEM # 25540
(Bike Rack POP Stand)
EASY ACCESS
Spring-loaded quick release pull pin handle
Safety reflectors provide nighttime visibility
Includes QuietRide™ tightening anti-rattle hitch bolt
Anti sway, cable lock and hitch lock sold separately
Weighs 30 lbs
Part # 26248 Universal Hitch
(fits 2” & 1 ¼” receivers)
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ITEM # 26372
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Hydraulic Assist Gas Spring
Anti Sway Cradle
CARRIES
CARRIES
Universal Hitch
BIKES
BIKES
Rack Arms Easily Removable
Rack Arms Easily Removable
Heavy Duty Straps
Heavy Duty Straps
Rugged Construction & The Ultimate Function
Hydraulic Assisted for Effortless Lifting
Original parallelogram design for easy rear vehicle access
EASY ACCESS
Powder-coated steel for strength & corrosion resistance
Hydraulic assisted for easy lifting and provides dampening
when lowering
QuietRide™ locking & tightening anti-rattle hitch bolt
secures the rack to the auto
Key Features
Key Features
Reinforced steel top plate for added strength
Hydraulic assisted for effortless lifting
Soft, rubberized cradles and rugged tie-down straps safely secure the bike
Gas spring provides dampening when lowering
Unique disengagement lever for everyday use without bikes
Includes cable lock, hitch lock and anti-sway
Accommodates children and adult bikes
Rack specifications
Removable rack arms stow out of the way
Carries up to four 40 lb bikes
Includes QuietRide™ tightening anti-rattle hitch bolt and lock with dust cover
Ski rack attachment available
Spring-loaded quick release pull pin handle
Rack specifications
Reinforced steel top plate for added strength
Carries up to four 40 lb bikes
Soft, rubberized cradles and rugged tie-down straps safely secure the bike
Weighs 43.5 lbs
Weighs 43 lbs
Includes cable lock, hitch lock and anti-sway
Part # 26247 Universal Hitch
(fits 2” & 1 ¼” receivers)
Accommodates children and adult bikes
Removable rack arms stow out of the way
Part # 26321 Universal Hitch (fits 2” & 1 ¼” receivers)
Patent Pending
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Spring-loaded quick release pull pin handle
Safety reflectors provide nighttime visibility
EASY ACCESS
Original parallelogram design for easy rear vehicle access
QuietRide™ locking & tightening anti-rattle hitch bolt
secures the rack to the auto
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Universal Hitch
Safety reflectors provide nighttime visibility
Includes QuietRide™ tightening anti-rattle hitch bolt and lock with dust cover
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Ski rack attachment available
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aluminum
Easily Adjustable Rack Arms
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CARRIES
Fold Down Arms
BIKES
Universal Hitch
Heavy Duty Straps
Compact When Not In Use
Lightest Rack That Allows
Rear Vehicle Access with Bikes Loaded
Most Compact & Lightweight
Receiver-Mounted 2-Bike Rack Available
10 lb base rack install weight
Designed for easy rear vehicle access
Anodized aluminum rack body with powder coated
steel rack arms
Folds up when not in use
Full featured rack at a fraction of the weight
QuietRide™ locking & tightening anti-rattle hitch bolt
secures the rack to the auto
Key Features
Key Features
Lightweight and strong materials (Anodized Aluminum and Powder Coated Steel)
Easily lowers while bikes stay loaded
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EASY ACCESS
Soft rubberized cradles and rugged tie downs
Rack specifications
Carries up to three 30 lb bikes
Folds Up When Not In Use
EASY ACCESS
Anodized aluminum and powder-coated steel for strength and corrosion resistance
Spring-loaded quick release pull pin lever arm
Rack specifications
Includes secure wheel mount cradles with rubber straps
Holds up to two 50 lb bikes (on standard Class III 2” receivers)
Cable lock, anti-rattle hitch lock and anti-sway cradles
Weighs 20 lbs
Telescoping tubes adjust side-to-side to accommodate children and adult bikes
Removable rack arms reduce installation weight of rack to 10 lbs.
Install Weight 10 lb (plus detachable rack arms)
Safety reflector for nighttime visibility
Arms fold down when not in use
Part # 26428 Universal Hitch
(fits 2” & 1 ¼” receivers)
Includes cable lock
Part # 26249 Universal Hitch (fits 2” & 1 ¼” receivers)
Includes QuietRide™ tightening anti-rattle hitch bolt and lock with dust cover
Patent Pending
Safety reflectors increases nighttime visibility
Universal hitch (includes parts for 2” and 1.25” receivers)
Weighs 43 lbs
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BIKES
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CARRIES
Adjustable width arms accommodate large range of bikes (7” to 9” span)
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2
CARRIES
CARRIES
BIKES
Snug fit to vehicle with 6 straps
Extra padding where it counts
Fits wide range of vehicles
Snug fittings with 4 tie-down straps and a daisy chain for
securing bikes to the rail
No tools required for assembly and install
Easily converts the tail gate of most full sized trucks into a working 6 bike rack
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Elegant and Straight Forward
Trunk Mounted 2 Bike Rack
Heavy duty vinyl cover for passenger truck tail gates
Key Features
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FAST LOAD / UNLOAD
Designed for Mountain Bikes (works with most all bikes)
Access™ flap to reach gate handle while pad is attached
Rack specifications
Carries up to 6 bikes
Weighs 4 lbs
Key Features
Tool-less assembly and installation
Holds 2 bikes securely
Fits minivans, coupes, sedans, wagons, crossovers, and SUVs
Rack specifications
Carries up to two 30 lb bikes
Weighs 13 lbs
Includes 6 soft wraps for tethering bikes to daisy chain
2 Sizes: L (61”) S (54”)
4 foam pads create soft points of contact
Tool-less install
Least expensive way to carry 6 bikes
Part #26457 (L size: fits most full-size trucks)
Fast fit dial for easy installation
Designed for vehicles without spoilers
Part #26461 (S size: fits most mid-size trucks)
Part #26372
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Tailgate Pad Protects Bikes and Trucks
For Quick Transport
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45º Angle Minimizes Height
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CARRIES
CARRIES
SKIS
SNOWBOARDS
Versatile & Easily Converts
Bike Rack into a Ski/Snowboard Rack
EASY ACCESS
Easy rear vehicle access
45º angle minimizes height for garage access
Securely holds all skis and snowboards
Key Features
Converts bike rack to a ski rack
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Holds skis and snowboards
Holds cargo at 45-degree angle
Fits in most Softride Bike Racks
Versatile & Convenient – no more reaching to the top of vehicle to
retrieve equipment
Carrier can be easily lowered with a spring pull pin to allow access to
rear of vehicle with fully loaded rack
Sturdy Construction
Includes lock
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Rack specifications
Carries up to 4 snowboards, 5 skis,
or a combination of both
Part # 24232 (Fits Dura, Hydraulic Assist Dura,
and Elite Racks)
Part # 23970 (Fits HD, DX, and Pull Pin Racks)
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World’s First
Tightening Ball Mount
Key Features
Wedge and tightening hitch pin combine for safe, quiet towing
Patented 3-axis tightening & locking technologies
Rugged powder-coated steel construction
Reduces wear & tear on the vehicle's drive train
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Use with any 2" vehicle receiver
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Spacer for 1” Ball Shanks
Patented Wedge Technology
World’s First Solid Aluminum
Tightening Ball Mount
Patented Wedge Technology
Key Features
Wedge and tightening hitch pin combine for safe, quiet towing
Patented 3-axis tightening & locking technology
Stainless steel hitch pin with lock and dust cover
Class IV
Forged & heat treated solid aluminum construction
Class IV
1,000 lb tongue weight
Reduces wear & tear on the vehicle's drive train
1,000 lb tongue weight
Use with any 2" vehicle receiver
Patent # 7,004,491
Stainless steel hitch pin with lock and dust cover
1” shank hole for 1” ball shanks
10,000 lb gross towing weight
Patent # 7,004,491
1-¼” shank hole with sleeve for 1” ball shanks
10,000 lb gross towing weight
2” Drop Ball Mount
4” Drop Ball Mount
6” Drop Ball Mount
2” Drop Ball Mount
4” Drop Ball Mount
6” Drop Ball Mount
2” Drop & ¾” Rise
4” Drop & 2-¾” Rise
6” Drop & 4-¾” Rise
2” Drop & ¾” Rise
4” Drop & 2-¾” Rise
6” Drop & 4-¾” Rise
Part # 25733
Part # 25734
Part # 25735
Part # 26039
Part # 26040
Part # 26041
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Rugged Powder-Coated Steel
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Accessories
BIKE BUMPER
TOP TUBE ADAPTER
Protects bikes from contact damage
against bike rack uprights
Durable and compression resistant
For use on all upright Softride Racks
Compatible with most brands
of upright racks
Includes 2 Soft Velcro Wraps
20” Tall, 3.5” Wide
Bridges the gap from stem to seat tube
Allows upright rack use with:
kids bikes, lady bikes, and
stepthrough frames
For use with any bike rack
Min Distance 15" Max Distance 21"
Available individually
ITEM # 26373
NEW
ITEM # 26442
NEW
EXTENDED HITCH BAR
GOOSENECK ADAPTER
Extends the bike rack 4-8”
past rear-mounted spare tires
For 2” Dura, Elite, Element,
Alumina3, Hyd. Assist Dura,
and Versa Bike Racks
Rugged powder-coated steel
Adds 4” of height for low riding vehicles
For use with any 2" vehicle receiver
Rugged powder-coated steel
Six-pack display
ITEM # 25748
ITEM # 26033
GARAGE
STORAGE STATION
SOFT VELCRO WRAPS
Velcro straps for securing bikes or cargo
Countless uses include:
Ski Tie, Pant Leg Tether, Cable Holder,
Cage Holder
Useful with every Softride rack
Bolts to any secure vertical wall surface
Uses existing rack arms
to neatly store bikes
Robotically welded
Powder-coated steel
ITEM # 26260
(4 PACK)
ITEM # 26458
ITEM # 22751
Patented Tightening Hitch Pin
Stops the Clank
Two axis tightening & locking hitch pin
Reduces wear & tear on the vehicle's drive train
Adapts for use on other
receiver-mounted products
2-AXIS TIGHTENING
Key Features
SAFELY ELIMINATES
Stainless steel hitch pin
THE “CLANK”
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Brass lock with rubber dust cover
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Use with any 2" hollow ball mount
Eliminates the clanking sound while towing
Tightening Hitch Pin Specifications
Weighs 1 lb
Part # 25219 (Tightening Hitch Pin with Lock)
Patent # 7,338,065
(50 PACK FISHBOWL)
ACCESSORY
ITEM #
DESCRIPTION
Dura Rack Arm Set
ITEM# 25870
Set of 2 Arms
Element Rack Arm Set
ITEM# 26137
Set of 2 Arms
Cable Lock
ITEM# 24452
(Dura)
ITEM# 25928
(Element, Versa, Alumina3)
NEW
Anti-sway And Strap Kit
ITEM# 26135
Hitch Lock And Bolt Set
ITEM# 25057
(Fits 1-1/4" Bike Rack Receivers Only)
ITEM# 25056
(Fits 2" Bike Rack Receivers Only)
Replacement Rubber Straps
ITEM# 25869
(4-Pack)
Locking Bolt For Bike Racks
ITEM# 19696
(Fits 1-1/4" Bike Rack Receivers Only)
ITEM# 22967
(Fits 2" Bike Rack Receivers Only)
Replacement Keys
CALL
Replacement Nut Holder And Nut For Tightening Hitch Pin
ITEM# 25880
Replacement Bike Block Without Strap
ITEM# 26002
Ball Mount Pop Stand
ITEM# 25743
Bike Rack Pop Stand
ITEM# 25540
Universal Lower Kit
ITEM# 26446
(Use to convert size specific Dura,
Element, Alumina3, Hyd. Assist Dura,
and Versa to Universal 2" and 1-1/4")
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