Replacement Frame Cradle Recommendation for Bell Bike Rack with 1 inch Diameter Arms

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I have an old Bell 4 bike hitch mount rack. The cradels are all dry rotted and I can not find any replacement cradles. The od of the bike rack tubes is one inch. Just looking for some help.

asked by: Mike

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The # 853-7887 is designed to fit a 1 inch diameter tube. If the arms of your rack are 1 inch in diameter this cradle would work, and then for a strap use # 852-3006-001. For a anti-sway cradle you would want the part # 853-7758.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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