Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback

Question:

I have a 2014 Ford Focus 5 door hatch. I need a bike rack and would prefer a non hitch mounted bike carrier for 2-3 bikes. I need to be able to switch to my wifes car, and do not want to buy two hitches. Do you have any suggestions?

asked by: Tim C

Expert Reply:

Sounds like you are in the market for a trunk mounted bike rack for your 2014 Ford Focus hatch back.

I recommend the Yakima Fullback trunk rack part # Y02633 because we recently asked our install and demo team to pick their favorite trunk rack based on performance and ease of install/use and they all picked this trunk rack. You will really like this rack. The four easily adjustable straps will make it easier to install than the other racks that use 6 straps and the adjustable arms of the rack allow you to load your bike level on this rack regardless of the shape of your vehicle.

Check out the review video I attached as well.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C