Replacement Cradle for Rhode Gear Shuttle Bike Rack

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i have a rhodes gear shuttle rack, given to me, that does not have any cradles on it. i would like to add some. does any of the replacement cradles you have fit 1 inch tubing. thanks

asked by: Dan E

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The correct replacement cradles for your Rhode Gear Shuttle Rack is # RG8890084.

Rhode Gear was bought out by Yakima, and some of the old Rhode Gear products are still available like this one.

The Thule Cradle # 853-7887 that you referenced, may work, but, it may also be too long to install over any curves in the bike rack arm. In the picture, you can see that the Thule cradle, which has a 1 inch diameter and a 2-5/8 inch width. The Rhode Gear cradle has a 1 inch diameter and 2-1/8 inch width.

expert reply by: Lori W

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Answer 1

Great news, there is an easy solution to this issue. I see that the top tube, or crossbar on your bike, that runs from the seat to the handlebars, is not parallel with the ground like traditional men's bikes. The crossbar runs downhill…

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Answer 2

Stay-Put cradle 853-2568 has been replaced with a different part number. The cradle you need is #853-7887. If you also need a strap use #852-3006-001.

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Answer 3

The Thule Stay-Put Cradle #853-7887 is designed for the Parkway, Roadway, Hitching Post Pro and Passage bike carriers. It is a basic, entry-level cradle, whereas the Thule T3 #853-5829 replacement cradle has an extra level of cushion and has a more…

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Answer 4

I went out into our showroom and measured a Stay-Put Cradle, part #853-7887, that was on one of our floor model Thule Roadway 2 Bike Carrier, part #TH912XT and found out that the hole is 1 inch in diameter. Check out the picture I attached to see…

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Answer 5

For your old Thule Hitching post pro you will want the Replacement Stay-Put Cradle for Thule Parkway and Roadway Bike Carriers #853-7887 along with the Replacement Anti-Sway Cage for Thule Bike Racks with Stay-Put Cradles #853-7758 and straps…

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Answer 6

The Thule Stay-Put cradle, #853-7887, will fit on 1-inch diameter arms, as will the T3, #853-5829. Then for straps you could use the part #852-3006-001 with either.

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Answer 7

As long as the arms on your bell carrier are round and 1 inch in diameter, then you could use the Thule Replacement Stay-Put Cradle, #853-7887, and strap, #852-3006-001. Since bike rack manufacturers do not test their parts with products from other…

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Answer 8

The Thule #852-2903-001 is the replacement Anti-Sway cage for the Stay-Put cradles used on your Thule Vertex bike rack. The necessary strap is part #852-3006-001. The parts are sold individually, so you'd need one of each per bike. The…

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Answer 9

Over time the cradles on your Thule Helium are going to expand a bit, especially with use and moving them around. I would say this is an instance of unless you're having issues with them, there's not a reason to replace them. It looks…

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Answer 10

I have a solution for you, but unfortunately those straps are no longer available. I spoke with my contact at Thule and she confirmed replacement straps are not offered anymore. To replace the strap for your Thule bike rack, you will need to…

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Answer 11

Bike rack cradles such as Replacement Stay-Put Cradle #853-7887 fit very tight on the bike rack arm. To remove the old one first make sure the bike rack cannot move by securing it in a trailer hitch. Then grab the cradle with both hands and start…

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Answer 12

The Replacement Stay-Put Cradle, #853-7887, fits snugly onto the arm of the Thule Roadway Bike Racks, #TH912XT or #TH914XT and is held in place with friction. It takes considerable force to move the cradles on the arms of the rack, though they can be…

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