Replacement Standard Cradles for Hollywood Racks Hanging Bike Racks - 1" Arms - Qty 2

The e trailer replacement bike cradles and rubber straps are a perfect upgrade to this older bike rack. I read that when installing the cradles that the fit would likely be very tight, so in addition to a soap/water mix for lubricant that I applied to the rack, I also heated the cradles in hot water (180* F) for 5 minutes before installing them. Worked great, can't wait to try it out.1570027

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Douglas

5/4/2024

Great upgrade to our bike rack carrier. It gets used everytime we take out our trailer and we are pleased with the upgrade.

Great fit for my HF Haul Master bike rack. A little tight but nothing some elbow grease and lube couldn’t fix!

ETrailer shipped quickly and kept me updated throughout the process. I’ll definitely use them again and recommend them to friends and family.1774385

HR740-P Replacement Standard Cradles for Hollywood Racks Bike Carrier with 1" Arms - Qty 2

I bought these from etrailer - they arrived in a reasonable time frame and work just as needed. You may need some vaseline to get them on the rack. I would purchase from etrailer in the future.847551

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Chris

7/22/2021

fine

This was a great solution for my old Saris bike rack. Parts are no longer available for that model but the ad description gave me enough information to decide on these. They fit well and are good quality. I appreciate the manufacturer offering me an eco-friendly option, rather than the costly requirement of purchasing a new rack. etrailer shipped fast in good packaging. Thank you etrailer.1311996

Tim

6/13/2023

These cradles are still holding up and doing the job after a year.

Mike L.

9/6/2023

@Tim We're happy to hear that, thanks for checking in!

by: James 04/21/2024

Just what I needed. 1770916

Excellent replacement on my Thule four bike carrier. I had two original Thule cradles that cracked. For the replacement parts, both parts were a snug fit. So I used windex (for lubricant-lubes easier movement on the carrier pipe but dissipates quickly ) and a dead blow hammer and a drift to move the new cradle into position on the carrier.
The displayed close up picture, cradle on the left, is the replacement. The cradle on the right is the original Thule cradle.

I would re-purchase the same product.1028835

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After purchasing a used bike rack, ( Saris ). I needed to replace all of the cradles because they were barely usable and did not trust them to hold the bikes in place. I measured the diameter of the rack which was roughly 1". The pieces were really snug and I had to work them on forcefully. But I think a tight fit was needed to ensure that it will remain stable. As long as I measure I think that Etrailer.com products can help you repair or replace any parts u may need. 811732

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I purchased these mounts as a replacement for the mounts on a Bell hitch-mounted bike rack.
They were a very snug fit, but worked out perfectly.539220

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Perfect. Received extremely fast.
Thanks they fit My Allen Bike rack perfect
Allen includes cheap Nylon straps that come loose and I prefer the rubber straps for easier connect . Thanks855926

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I haven’t installed yet- but they seem to be the right fit.1750378

Love it, perfect fit on my Xport rack. All I needed was a replacement strap, but the critical factor was the diameter of the rack arm which was 1". The first straps I ordered didn't work but this order was perfect.865676

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I have a very old bike rack and this cradle worked.1630594

by: David 07/20/2023

The product was just what I needed to make my rack like new. Look forward of years of excitement using this product and future orders.1627719

These replacement straps are very good. A little bit of a go getting them is place, but nothing a good mallet couldn’t fix. Been using them for the season, no problems.561012

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Great product fit perfect on my old Hollywood rack
No problems at all . 851342

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Great replacement cradles for my bell bike rack.936265

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Excellent service 1389236

Robert

9/3/2023

Still working out great! Rubber is holding up well!

I replaced old worn out rubber cradles with these, 1" diameter was a tight fit but I used cooking spray (as others recommended) and just took it out on the maiden voyage. Very pleased w the product and the service399474

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The cradles are soft, and are a little wider than the top tube on my bike, but they work. The straps are soft yet strong and hold it securely. The cradles were a bit tight to put on. I used a little vaseline, cooled the bike rack tube with a cold pack, and heated the cradle in hot/warm water. Then they went on much easier. It feels good to know my bike will be secure on the rack.1085470

Joanne

7/7/2022

Still working great! Nice to know my bike isnt going to bounce out of the cradles. Saved me buying a whole new hitch style bike rack.

A couple of years ago I bought and inexpensive hitch rack to carry my road and mtb for short distances of a few miles. Didn't use it very often as I have a Suburban so really only used it about six times. Worked alright but I wasn't a big fan of the velcro loops that held the bike(s) but it seemed to work okay.

I was going on a long trip out of state and needed to take the bikes on the rack. I was very concerned about the cheap velcro and rubber retainers holding up over the road for 1000 miles each way. Last thing I wanted to have happen was my $1200 to become roadkill because of a cheap strap.

Needless to say I was pretty sure that I wouldn't find anything of use by Googling the manufacturer, so I decided I would just see what was out there. I ran across the etrailer site and found these cradles. Based just on the specs I thought they would probably work. And for about $10 a set they were a bargain. So I ordered two sets. I was interested to see how well they worked when the arrived.

They fit my rack perfectly. There is an allen bolt to tighten them up on the rack arms so they don't slide around. The rubber strap is more than enough to hold even some weighty bikes. Not cheap junk here, these are quality cradles. Just by adding these I've transformed my cheap rack for getting around town to one that I have no concerns about taking long distance.

Service from etrailer was great. They shipped very fast, sent my an email with tracking and the order arrived in under a week. That's without expedited shipping, just the low cost option. I couldn't be more satisfied and would be more than happy to recommend them to anyone looking for bike rack parts. And probably other things they sell as well. I know that I'll keep them in mind if I need anything else.277021

Jasvanek

1/6/2018

The replacementupgrade cradles are just as excellent a product today as they were a year ago. I have had zero issues with them since I installed them. I couldnt ask for a better part for my hitch rack.I would not hesitate to purchase them again or recommend them to a friend.

UPDATED TIPS!! This is my second order with etrailer for these cradles. This time I ordered 4 packs to upgrade an Allan 4-bike hitch rack with 1" bars (8 total cradles). The original cradles are plastic, rotate freely, and use nylon straps and plastic adjusters that I was not a big fan of. I like how the new rubber straps tension your bike or bar down quickly and easily, and it doesn't rotate while you're loading or unloading your bike(s).

The easiest way I found to get them on: ** Make sure the SQUARE cradle "hook" is facing the car, and the DIAMOND hook is facing back toward the bar ends. Smear hand sanitizer (I know you have some) on the inside of the rubber cradle, and on the end of your rack bar. You'll notice it's too small to simply slide on. So this is where a rubber mallet comes in handy. After I positioned the cradle over the bar, I covered it with a shop towel/rag and hammered it until the bar is all the way through the cradle. Then, I smear more sanitizer over the rest of the bar, cover the cradle with a shop towel, and grip it with channellock pliers. Rotate it back and forth while pushing back on the cradle along the bar; be patient, it'll get moving. It took me about 45 min. to slowly learn this method, then get all 8 cradles on.933293

Jonathan B.

1/4/2022

1 year later and the cradles are still like new no deteriorating material anywhere. I have zero complaints. Worth every penny!

I bought these and hope they would fit after a few reviews that I read regarding bell bike racks. I wasn't able to find anything anywhere and came across this site. I had bought a bell bike rack from a friend and the red cradles were all damaged. So I bought 2 packs of 2 to replace all 4 and installed them the same day I got in the mail! I used dish soap to get them on and then I would suggest a long rod to use like a hammer between the rubber and the bar to get them to go down I had no trouble at all and can't wait to use the rack now and see how long they hold up!
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Jennifer

6/13/2018

Works great! Have had these for a year now and have no issues they fit perfect!

by: Mark06/03/2017

My old Bell bike rack frame was still in great shape but tie down straps were broke. The new cradles and straps fit seamlessly (but took some effort to put on) and secure the bike better than the original. Use it on the truck and motorhome from CA to FL, OH, and points between. Bikes are stable and ride great. 388486

Mark

6/4/2018

Still working great. Straps are still in good shape

Looks great 1692587

by: Jim K.08/19/2019

The "saddles" that hold the bike frame were hard to slip on, but that means they won't slip easily - my bike has ridden about two thousand miles with no problems. The straps are difficult to work at first, but after several fastenings and unfastenings they work well.

Eventually the rubber on these may crack because of sun exposure or air pollution, but I will buy another pair.691383

Jim K.

8/21/2020

The rubber parts have been exposed to sun and air for about two years now and show no signs of deterioration, cracking, etc. It may sound gross, but the straps are easier to slip on and off if I moisten them with saliva. A great purchase.