Will a Thule T3 Cradle Fit a Swagman TrailHead Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack
Question:
Will a T3 cradle fit on a Swagman trailhead 4 bike rack? The Swagman cradles wont fit through my kids bike frames. They are triangular shaped and i spent 30 mins trying to force the bikes onto the cradles with no luck.
asked by: Jeffrey
Expert Reply:
The cradles on the Swagman Trailhead, # S63360, are sort of an odd shape. I am assuming you have tried to turn the cradles every which way to get the bike to fit. Another option that may work better is to use a bike adapter bar, # 64005. I have linked a video showing how it works.
The Thule T3 cradles, # 853-5829, fits on an arm that is 1 inch in diameter. If the arms on your Trailhead are 1 inch in diameter then you can use the T3 cradle.
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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Replacement T2 Cradle Body for Thule Bike Carriers
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