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Replace 2 standard cradles on your Hollywood Racks hanging-style bike rack. Designed for racks with 1" diameter arms.
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Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we are looking at the Replacement Cradles and Straps for your Hollywood Racks Bike Racks here at etrailer. Some reasons you might be looking for a replacement cradle is if maybe you've left your bike rack out in the sun and the sun might have possibly damaged it, or it's gone through extreme weather conditions, or you might have lost a strap and just want you replace it. Another reason is some people look for it is if they have another the style of bike rack, but as long as it has an inch diameter arm, you can use these replacement cradles and straps. This kit comes with two cradles and two straps.
We have here the Hollywood racks expedition bike rack which is a perfect match because it comes with two cradle and two straps if you wants to replace your anti-sway cradle as well you can get our different kit here at etrailer that comes with that cradle and the normal size cradle as well as straps for your kit. The strap itself is 8 1/2 inches long; as for the cradle, you have this hole on the inside that fits an inch diameter arm. The strap itself is made of this nice, strong, sturdy rubber which will help secure your bikes, but it's also elastic enough to find the best fit over them. As for the cradle, I really like it. It's really sturdy.
It feels like a hard plastic with like a rubber coating almost, and that will help prevent scuffs and scratches on your bike's frame as it secures them. Not all Hollywood bike racks are made the same. Some have an inch diameter arm others have an inch and a quarter. So please check the product page to find the numbers of the products or bike racks that will fit with this replacement kit. Some tips while using this just to prolong the life of your Hollywood racks bike racks is I like to rotate the straps every now and then; let's see, I'm using the one closest to the vehicle a lot, I would switch it around kinda like how you rotate your tires.
You can also rotate your straps just to get the most life out of them. Another thing that will help is if you are driving around have your strap secure even if you don't have a bike on them; that way, they are not flocking around, and that decrease the chances of you losing or damaging your equipment. The cradle itself just slides onto your arms, so if you are using this on a different type of bike rack, one make sure that the arm fits and two that there are no ridges underneath. There are no screws involved in this install process. So let's take a look at that.
Now I'm going to show you how to replace your cradle. And first thing you have to use a Phillips screwdriver to take the screw off so that way you can take off the end cap, and then from there, you're going to just push this cradle out of the arm. One thing to note is I do recommend using either soapy water or hand sanitizer just to lubricate the process. Also, please do this when your bike rack is off your vehicle so that you're not putting any stress on your vehicle. If you rotate it enough, as you pull, you can then eventually just pop off that cradle just like that and then replaced it with your new one. And once that's in place, don't forget to put your end cap back on and screw it shut. And that's it for the install. My final thoughts about this replacement part is I do like how easy it was to install. Yes, it does take a little bit of force to remove them from your arms. Also, if you're using this to replace preexisting parts, it's a nice, quick, and easy process as well as I recommend just holding onto these just in case something happens. And you're not worried about your bike just hanging loose. And that was the look here at the replacement cradle and straps for your Hollywood racks bike racks here at etrailer..
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
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.
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.
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!
Mark
6/4/2018
Still working great. Straps are still in good shape
Jennifer
6/13/2018
Works great! Have had these for a year now and have no issues they fit perfect!
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.
Tim
6/13/2023
These cradles are still holding up and doing the job after a year.
Mike L.
9/6/2023
James B.
7/31/2018
After a year these cradles held the bikes firm and I didnt have to use extra straps. They are a lot better than the original that came on the rack.
Rachael H.
2/16/2018
Thanks for the follow up Gerald. I am glad that you got this one figured out, but it might be helpful for your next project to use a little hairspray. It will be slippery and help the cradles slide on, and then as it gets dry it will be sticky and tacky and will help hold the cradles in place.
Frank I.
7/22/2021
The two tiedowns cradles are still working fine after a year of use. Much better than the ones that came on the rack that I purchased from another seller.
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.
Cinda W.
4/9/2018
Great
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