Replacement Cradle and Straps for Rhode Gear 2 Bike Trunk Mount Bike Rack

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Hello, Im trying to search for a replacement part for the Yakima those gear 2 bike trunk style rack.. Im actually looking for the mounts that the bikes sit on and get strapped the the carrier... any info and help would be greatly appreciated... thank you

asked by: Jimmy

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The Rhode Gear 2 bike trunk mount bike rack by Yakima was called the Super Shuttle. Yakima has dropped the Rhode Gear name and product line some time ago, but we still offer the Replacement Cradle, part # RG8890084, for the Super Shuttle bike racks.

If you need any other replacement parts, we also carry the Replacement Side Lower Strap, # RG8890248, and the Replacement Stabilizing Strap, # Y8890253.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

The Replacement T3 Cradle Body for Thule Bike Carriers #853-5829 and the Replacement Rubber Strap for Thule T3 Bike Carrier Cradles #753-3535 will most likely stretch to fit your 1-1/8 inch bars. However, I reached out to my contact at Thule and they…

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Answer 2

Rhode Gear was bought out by Yakima and there are a few replacement options available still like the Replacement Cradle for Rhode Gear Super Shuttle Racks #RG8890084. While the #RG8890084 is not listed as a fit for the Rhode Gear racks with the bent…

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Answer 3

Since your Rhode Gear Shuttle bike rack has 1 inch diameter rack arms the Replacement Cradle for Rhode Gear Super Shuttle Racks #RG8890084 that you referenced will fit it. The Shuttles all were made to fit at least 2 bikes so yours allowing you to…

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There were actually only 2 different models for the Rhode Gear bike racks from Yakima. The Rhode Gear Highway is a 4 bike hitch mounted bike rack and the replacement cradle is part #RG8890083. The Rhode Gear Super Shuttle is a 3 bike trunk mounted…

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Answer 5

Yes, on a two-arm bike carrier you will need 2 cradles per bike, one on each arm. The cradles hold the bike frame and protect it from the metallic parts of the bike carrier.

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Answer 6

We do have replacement cradles and straps available that are designed to fit specific model Rhode Gear Bike Carriers. Since you cannot locate the model of your existing rack, you can also measure the diameter of the arms that the cradles slide onto.…

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Answer 7

I went and pulled a Replacement Cradle #RG8890084 from our warehouse to measure the diameter of the hole and determined that it would only fit on a 1 inch diameter arm. So if your arms are 1-1/4 inches in diameter you would need something different.…

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Answer 8

You can definitely use the Swagman Frame Adapter part #64005 with a hanging style trunk mounted bike rack. It would install and work the same as if you were using it on a hitch bike rack. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as…

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Answer 9

For the Rhode Gear Super Shuttle you can use the replacement cradle, #RG8890084. These are sold in quantities of one. To replace all of the cradles on a 2 bike rack, you would need 4 cradles. The Super Shuttle has a capacity of 90 pounds. If the…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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