Replacement T2 Cradle Body for Thule Bike Carriers
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Replacement T2 Cradle Body for Thule Bike Carriers
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Thule Accessories and Parts - 853-5829
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Cradle and Arm Parts
- Cradles
- Thule
This T2 cradle body slides onto one of the support arms of your bike rack to provide an anchor point for your bike frame. The cradle body secures your bike frame in place with a rubber strap (sold separately).
Features:
- Replaces 1 worn out or damaged cradle body (T2) for Thule bike carriers with 1" arms
- Slides onto support arms of bike rack
- Provides anchor point for your bike frame
- Requires rubber strap (753-3535; sold separately) to secure bike
Specs:
- Application: Thule Ridgeline, Roadway, Revolver and Spare Me bike racks
1500050702 Replacement T2 Cradle Body for Thule Bike Racks
Replaces 8535829 and 853-5829
Video of Replacement T2 Cradle Body for Thule Bike Carriers
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Thule Hitch Bike Racks 853-5829 Review
Today we're going to be reviewing part number 853-5829. This is the Two Lead Replacent T3 Cradle Body for Thule bike racks. The T3 cradle body is going to slide onto one of the support arms of your bike rack and it's going to provide an anchor point for your bike frame. See here it's got the nice little indentions in there. That's going allow and cables that you may have running under your bike frame to sit in there nicely without causing any type of damage to the cables or to the frame of your bike. This unit's going to replace one worn out or damaged cradle body for Thule bike racks with one inch diameter arms. That's going to be the diameter of this central hole here.
It is going to require a rubber strap, part number 753-3535 to secure the bike. That's going to be sold separately. One end of the strap's going to secure in the indention right here. Then it's going to come over the actual cradle body. Then it's going to have holes in the strap that are going to loop around one of the two provided anchors there for the strap.
Again, this is designed for bike racks with one inch diameter arms. Bike racks that this would work with are going to be the Thule Ridgeline, the Thule Roadway, the Thule Revolver and the Thule Spare Me bike racks. Nice rubber construction here on the internal component that slides over the bike rack arm. That's going to provide that nice, tight, secure fit. Again, you've got the rubber pad right here to comfort the frame of the bicycle. Few measurements to go over with you real quick.
I want to measure the length of the rubber pad going this direction. That's going to give us a measurement of about 2 and 13/16ths of an inch. If I measured going this way, just measuring this center section here that rubber pad we're going to be looking at about 1 and 5/8ths of an inch. That's going to do it for our review of part number 853-5829. This is the Thule Replacement T3 Cradle Body for Thule bike racks.
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Replacement T2 Cradle Body for Thule Bike Carriers - 853-5829
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (272 Customer Reviews)
This T2 cradle body slides onto one of the support arms of your bike rack to provide an anchor point for your bike frame. The cradle body secures your bike frame in place with a rubber strap (sold separately).by: Joseph10/08/2021
Cradle is exact fit for my rack. However the
two cradles seem slightly used. Am thinking they could be returns. Would like to get etrailers opinion.
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Sierra K - 10/18/2021by: Chris O08/12/2013
Installed the spare parts today. Excellent results.
I had an old Bell Bike Rack with broken clips and replaced them with these. Perfect fit, a very nice upgrade. You definitely have to use soap to get them on the bar (unless you're a masochist).
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Chris,How did you remove the end caps on your rack.The saddles on my rack are doing the same thing.Thanks,Keitho
-- comment by: Keitho - 08/16/2014Keitho - On my rack there are screws on the underside of the end caps. Once you remove the screws they slide off easily.
-- comment by: Chris O - 08/18/2014by: Janice 10/02/2022
I purchased a used Thule Bike rack a a thrift store and replaced the straps. I spent under $50 and elbow grease for a $600 bike rack.
by: James 09/18/2022
After 19 years the original cradle bodies on my Thule Spare Me (spare tire) bike rack began to liquify. These T2 replacement parts fit and work perfectly. Hpoefully, I can squeeze a couple more years out of the car and rack. (I had to let some WD-40 soak into the rusty screws that hold the end caps in place. This took a couple of days.)
by: B jax07/29/2022
Works perfectly with my Thule bike rack. Functions identically as original. Doesn’t quite look identical to my 15 year old bike rack but who cares I saved $*** not having to buy a new one
by: Beverly06/02/2020
I received the straps and the cradles quickly. They fit my Bell 3 carrier bike rack which I converted to a 2 carrier bike rack. They are difficult to screw on so I ended up spraying a little WD40 on the posts. I ended up with a blister but it was worth the end result. Thanks!!!
by: Mario C.04/09/2015
Purchased this as a replacement cradle set on my older bike rack the actual replacement was discontinued and was told that this item would work. It turns out this works a lot better than the original one that came with the rack i may replace all the cradles with this type.
Center cradles in the images are the new ones.
Thanks good quality parts,very satisfied. Mario
by: Michael07/15/2021
Much better than the originals, straps are not so rigid and easier to tie down the bikes in a secure manner.
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Still going strong!
Michael - 07/16/2022by: catmanwagner07/28/2022
My old Thule cradles rotted out after 18 years. These were priced right and only took about a week to get. Exact replacement, exactly what I needed.
by: Paul 07/20/2021
I bought these to replace old velcro pieces on an old Bell bike rack that is still in good shape except for the tie-downs. These needed a tad WD40 to slip on, but fit perfectly (1 inch diameter tube). They are super strong and padded! I'm a fan!
by: Pat04/19/2015
Replaced the broken cradle parts on my old Bell bike rack. Out with the old, in with the new. Fits perfect!
by: Charlie S01/09/2015
Ordered new saddles for my 10yr old bike rack. Ordering simple and easy and came within 3 days, right to my back door
by: George S08/29/2015
Wanted to have a bike rack to use for working on the bikes. Fabricated this to fit on my table saw.
by: Jim v08/06/2014
This item saved me from replacing my trunk mount bike rack. I have a Thule three bike rack with cheap plastic bike holders that are made exclusively for straight tube men's bikes, not girls frames or mountain bikes, so I broke all six bike holders within the first year. Of course, Thule will sell you, for $28 ea., bars to make other frames fit, but that would be more than I paid for the rack. These replacements are exactly what should have come on the Thule rack. I secure my bikes with Velcro straps rated at 200lbs from Amazon. Etrailer was fast in shipping these out and is a great company to do business with.
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These are holding up great and I use them 2-3 times a week regularly and even more when I ride on the weekends. I would recommend these to people buying Thule trunk bike racks to use them from the start and avoid the frustration of what comes with your bike rack. I have recommended then to friends and strangers when I see them with the crap the Thule puts on their racks. I also like that Etrailer asked how I was doing after a year. This is a first rate company that I will look to before others when shopping for trailer needs.
Jim v - 08/06/2015by: Mike L,09/11/2015
Replaced my worn cradles and straps from my older Thule bike rack. They fit much tighter and your idea of using a paper towel with dish detergent helped them slide easier. Plan on buying two more since they work great and bikes won't slide on the tubular frame of theThule. It's so nice to able to buy replacement parts for our bike racks or whatever. Thanks again and your website is super,
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Great,no problems
Mike L - 09/10/2016by: jeff05/06/2014
Perfect replacement for the saddle on my ten year old Thule bike rack. The two piece (separate cradle and strap) looks a little different that the original but it looks and works fine. Quick service and great price.
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Still working fine after a year despite heavy use.
jeff - 05/08/2015by: DavidO07/05/2015
I put 2 of these and 2 straps (#753-3535) on an old Graber bike rack. Make sure the diameters of the cradle and the rack arm match (in this case 1 inch), and that the cradle is perpendicular to the arm. It was easier and a cheaper than getting a new rack. These parts outclass the rack. etrailer was great too.
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It takes more than a year for these part to wear out.
DavidO - 07/13/2016by: Ron 10/14/2021
Just what I needed to refurbish my 13 year old bike carrier.
by: Jim M10/24/2016
I installed the bike saddles and straps on my bike carrier and they work as expected. Had to grease the bike carrier tube with Vasoline so the saddle would slide on. It would have been helpful if this was mentioned as a tip for installation.
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You bring up an excellent point, Jim. Normally, we recommend soap and water to install the replacement cradles.
-- Laura E - 10/31/2016by: Rachel 11/28/2021
Great. Exactly the part I needed. My old ones started to put black into my bike as they disintegrated . Putting dish soap on the inside of the hole to help them go on was needed
by: Dave09/16/2017
The product is fine, but does not fit the Rola bike rack I bought from etrailer. The cradles on the Rola were too narrow for my road bike, so I looked for a replacement cradle. I found this recommendation below from a supposed etrailer expert under the Rola replacement cradle. Unfortunately the Rola rack has 1 1/8 inch tubes, so Thule does not fit. When I tried to return, etrailer refused. Make sure you know exactly what you want before ordering anything from etrailer-- it is either very expensive to return with shipping and restocking, or they might refuse the return altogether for lower priced items. I thought their customer service was better than this...
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https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Rola/59406.html
There are other cradles sized for 1 inch arm tubes. You could swap out for Thule T3 cradles and straps, parts 853-5829 and 753-3535. You could also use the Thule Stapy-Put cradle and strap, parts 853-7887 and 853-5834. You can even add an anti-sway cradle to the Stay-Put, and that is part 853-7758.
etrailer.com expert -- Patrick B - 8/6/2013
by: Jan C07/16/2015
My bicycle shop told me these parts are no longer available from the manufacturer, Thule. The salesman said my only real option is to buy a new bike rack for over $400.
I found these parts and many others on etrailer.com. They were very reasonably priced. In addition, I found new bike racks for about half the price my bike store charged.
The parts I received were exactly what I ordered and fit perfectly. In the future, I will always buy from etrailer.com.
by: Jerry Rdoer06/04/2013
This product works as advertised, I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend to anyone needing replacements or to use on a third party Bike carrier
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Love the product in fact have recommended your products to several friends.
Jerry R - 06/27/2014by: Russella S.06/22/2017
Our family is very happy with these bike bracket holders. One year later, they are holding up just like new.
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Hi, and thanks for writing! I havent used the Thule much this year, but it is still in perfect working condition, and I am very happy with it! I am grateful that etrailer.com supplied it and for a reasonable price, too.
Russella S - 06/28/2018by: Brian J.07/12/2016
Thanks for the on-time delivery by mail of my Thule Revolver bike rack replacement parts. The 7-yr old rack is still in good condition, and new rubber straps and cradles make an easy refurbish. The parts are exactly the same as the originals they replaced. It is nice to have an expensive piece of equipment that is supported by parts distributors like your company (Thule now sells a new generation rack with different parts).
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- Inside Diameter of Thule Replacement T-3 Cradle Part # 853-5829The replacement T-3 cradle will slide onto a bar 1 inch in diameter. The cradle will accommodate bike frames up to 2-1/4 inches in diameter.
view full answer... - Installing Replacement T3 Cradle Body for Thule Bike CarriersTo install the Replacement T3 Cradle Body for Thule Bike Carriers # 853-5829, you will need to first remove the end cap from the end of the bike support arm. A Phillips screw is what typically holds the cap in place. You will then use just a small amount of soap and water to help slide the existing cradles off the carrier. Once the cradles are removed, you will then orient the strap and cradle together and slide them back on in the correct position.
view full answer... - Wider Cradle for a Thule Parkway Bike Rack and Trek Roscoe 8Replacement Stay-Put Cradle # 853-7887 is the same cradle that comes on the Parkway bike racks. The T3 cradle, # 853-5829, is wider and flatter so it would be a better fit. This will be the best option for you.
view full answer... - Replacement Cradle And Strap For Older Thule 944 Bike RackThe only replacement cradle and strap that are confirmed to fit your older Thule 944 bike rack is Cradle # 853-5829 and Rubber Strap # 753-3535. I attached a couple demonstration videos for you to check out.
view full answer... - Does Replacement Thule T3 Bike Rack Cradle Require More than One StrapYou will only need one strap, # 753-3535, per T3 cradle, # 853-5829. There are two knobs on just one side of this cradle. It allows you to secure the strap to either knob; whichever allows you to secure the bike the best.
view full answer... - Recommended Replacement Cradle And Strap For Older Version Thule Hitching Post 4-Bike RackThe cradles and straps are no longer being made for the 944 bike carrier you have but I do have good news. You can simply replace the cradle and strap with part # 853-5829 and part # 753-3535. The will work with your bike rack and are confirmed as a fit by my contact at Thule. They will have a different appearance, so you may wish to replace all of the cradles and straps at one time.
view full answer... - Availability of a One Piece Cradle and Strap for a Thule Bike RackI spoke with my contact at Thule and the cradles like in the picture you have provided are no longer available. However, the T3 cradles, # 853-5829, and strap, # 753-3535, will fit in place of the original cradles.
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- Could the Replacement T3 Cradle Work on an Older Thule RackThe Replacement T3 Cradle Body # 853-5829 that you referenced is designed to fit 1 inch diameter rack arms. If you measure the diameter of your rack arms and they are 1 inch in diameter the # 853-5829 could work. Without knowing what rack you have it is hard for me to know what diameter arms you might have. For straps you would want the Replacement Strap # 753-3535.
view full answer... - How to Attach the Thule T3 Cradle and StrapIt looks like you purchased the Thule T3 Cradle, # 853-5829, and the T3 Strap, # 753-3535. These two items should work well together so I made a short demonstration video for you. If you think you may have received a different strap or are missing a part, let us know so we can send you the correct parts.
view full answer... - Installation of Thule Rubber Straps for T3 Bike Rack CradlesIf the cap at the end of the bike rack arm has a rivet instead of a screw to hold it on (check on the bottom of the arm) then you will not be able to remove it. But what you can do to get strap # 753-3535 installed is essentially stretch it out enough to go over everything, including the cradle. I have actually done this myself and made a video of it. You basically have to work it on there by stretching and moving it as you go. The matching cradle on the other hand, # 853-5829, would...
view full answer... - How to Install the Replacement Rubber Strap For Thule T3 Bike Rack CradlesInstallation of the T3 cradle replacement strap is pretty straight forward. You will need to remove the end cap from the end of the bike support arm, a Phillips screw typically holds the cap in place. Next use a small amount of soap and water to help the cradles, # 853-5829, slide off easily. Once you have the cradles off installation is just the reverse, orient the strap, cradle and anti sway bracket, if needed, together and then slide them on to the correct position.
view full answer... - Would a Thule Replacement T3 Cradle # 853-5829 Work on a Thule Parkway TH957Yes, you can use the Thule Replacement T3 Cradle Body, part # 853-5829, as a replacement cradle on the Thule Parkway, part # TH957. If you needed a strap you would also want a Replacement Rubber Strap for Thule T3 Bike Carrier Cradles, part # 753-3535.
view full answer... - Replacement Straps Needed for Thule Easy Rider 3 Bike Trunk RackI spoke with my contact at Thule and the Easy Rider trunk mounted bike rack was discontinued back in 1995 so the replacement straps are no longer available but I do have a solution. You will just need to update your cradles by using the T3 Cradle Body, # 853-5829, and then use Rubber Strap, # 753-3535. These are sold individually so you would need 6 of each. A quick tip that we have found to work well when installing new cradles on a bike rack is to grab a can of aerosol hair spray. You'll...
view full answer... - What Diameter Rack Tube will the Thule T3 Cradle FitAs long as the arms of your bike rack are 1 inch in diameter the T3 cradle part # 853-5829 that you referenced would fit it. I couldn't find any info on a 946 rack, but this cradle will fit anything with a 1 inch diameter arm. For a replacement strap you would want the part # 753-3535.
view full answer... - Recommended Replacement Cradles and Straps for Older Thule Spare Me Bike RackThank you for clearly explaining your needs for replacement cradle components for your older Thule Spare Me bike carrier. I did confirm with my contact at Thule that the two replacement parts you referenced, T3 Cradle Body # 853-5829 and Rubber Strap # 753-3535, are indeed the correct current replacement parts for your 10+ year-old Spare Me rack. These are not identical to the original parts but they will work fine. Both of these are sold as single units. Thule is a company that truly...
view full answer... - How to Install the Thule Replacement Strap 753-3535 for Hanging Bike RacksInstallation of the T3 cradle replacement strap is pretty straight forward. You will need to remove the end cap from the end of the bike support arm, a Phillips screw typically holds the cap in place. Next use a small amount of soap and water to help the cradles, # 853-5829, slide off easily. Once you have the cradles off installation is just the reverse, orient the strap, cradle and anti sway bracket, if needed, together and then slide them on to the correct position.
view full answer... - Bike Rack Cradle Recommendation to Fit Bike Rack with 1 inch Diameter ArmsThe Thule T3 Cradle part # 853-5829 that you referenced is designed to fit 1 inch diameter cradle arms like what your bike rack has so it would work well on your bike rack even though it was not designed for it originally. These are sold individually. For straps you would need the part # 753-3535.
view full answer... - Thule T3 Cradle # 853-5829 and Strap # 753-3535 Recommendation for a Thule Expressway 996 RackI spoke with my contact at Thule and she informed me that you could use the Replacement T3 Cradle # 853-5829 as replacement cradles on your Thule 996 Expressway bike rack. For a strap you would want a Replacement Rubber Strap # 753-3535.
view full answer... - How to Install the Replacement Rubber Strap For Thule T3 Bike Rack CradlesInstallation of the T3 cradle replacement strap is pretty straight forward. You will need to remove the end cap from the end of the bike support arm, a Phillips screw typically holds the cap in place. Next use a small amount of soap and water to help the cradles, # 853-5829, slide off easily. Once you have the cradles off installation is just the reverse, orient the strap, cradle and anti sway bracket, if needed, together and then slide them on to the correct position. I produced a short...
view full answer... - How To Replace Rubber Strap For Cradle On Thule T3 Bike CarrierIt sounds like you are wanting to replace the strap on your T3 bike. If the # 753-3535 strap is all you need to replace you do not have to remove the cradle. One of the Experts I work with made a video that shows how to replace just the strap on your carrier. I have attached a link to the video you can check out. If you need to replace the # 853-5829 cradle on your carrier, then yes you will need to drill out the rivet holding the cap in place. You will want to replace the rivet with...
view full answer... - Replacement Cradle For Thule Spare Me Bike CarrierThe replacement cradle for your Thule Spare Me bike carrier is part # 853-5829. The rubber straps are sold separately. They are part # 753-3535.
view full answer... - Replacement Frame Cradles and Straps for Thule Spare Me Bike Rack 963XTRFor your Thule Spare Me bike carrier part # TH963XTR the correct replacement strap is the part # 753-3535 and then for the replacement cradle you'd want the part # 853-5829. Thule often times fits a few different racks with the same cradles and straps which I believe is why there's a bit of confusion. These two fit your bike rack as well as a few others.
view full answer... - How Wide is the Thule T3 Cradle BodyThe Replacement T3 Cradle Body for Thule Bike Carriers # 853-5829 is 2-1/4 inches wide at the base but will support a frame over 2 inches without issue. The Replacement Rubber Strap for Thule T3 Bike Carrier Cradles # 753-3535 are 10-1/2 inches long so they will be more than long enough for whatever bike frame diameter you have.
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- Replacement Cradles and Straps for a Thule Trailblazer 998 Bike RackCradles that are attached to the straps like in the photo you provided are unfortunately not available. According to Thule, replacements for your Trailblazer 998 are going to be separate cradles and straps. The cradles are # 753-3535 while the straps are # 853-5829.
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