Replacement Rubber Straps Compatible with Fat Bikes for use on a Thule Bike Rack

Published 12/12/2019

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Replacement Straps for Cradles on Thule Bike Racks - Qty 4

(340)

$29.90

Replacement HideAway Cradle Ratchet Straps for Thule Bike Racks - Qty 6

(68)

$34.95

Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting

(218)

$499.95

Question:

Are the replacement straps available in a longer length. I have purchased a fat bike and because of the frame design, a slightly longer strap would work better than the current set up. It’s a tight fit

asked by: John S

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, but unfortunately there are no rubber straps longer than the 8-3/4" long Thule Replacement Straps for Cradles # TH534. The reason for this is that none of the racks like the Thule Apex that use these straps, are truly designed to carry a fat bike.

Depending on which bike rack you have, you may be able to use the Replacement HideAway Cradle Ratchet Straps for Thule Bike Racks # TH536, which are ratcheting straps that are compatible with the Hideaway cradles on the Thule Apex XT # TH9025XT and a number of other Thule bike racks.

expert reply by: Erik B