How to Carry Bikes on 2017 Honda Civic SI Coupe With Spoiler
Question:
TH45JV. I was hoping I could fit this rack under/over the spoiler on my 2017 civic si. It looks like the portion that spans the trunk telescopes to the point where maybe the cables would fit under the spoiler. I really would prefer this rack over almost any other thank you.
asked by: David S
Expert Reply:
While there is a way for you to carry bikes with your 2017 Honda Civic SI coupe with a rear spoiler, a trunk-mounted bike rack like the Thule one you referenced is not a fit due to that spoiler interfering, specifically with the main body of the rack. Since the SI has a center exhaust, a hitch isn't something that can be installed either, so the only way to carry bikes with this particular vehicle is with a roof rack and roof bike rack.
Let's start with the roof rack for your '17 Civic SI couple, and the correct fit is a rack from Inno, which is made up of the following parts:
- Inno Aero Crossbars # INXB130-2
- Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars # INXS250
- Custom Fit Kit # INK683
These are long, 51 inch crossbars so you have plenty of space to carry multiple bike racks, and are aero-shaped which allows the mounting of different styles of bike rack. There are a couple of options I like a lot due to their value, as they combine quality at a good price, with one being a fork-mounted bike rack and the other being a wheel-mounted rack if you prefer not to remove your bike's wheel:
- Fork Mount: Inno Fork Lock III Roof Bike Rack # INA391
- Wheel Mount: Malone Pilot Roof Mounted Bike Rack # MPG2103
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Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSUT Roof Rack Feet
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 51" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 51 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Inno
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Malone Pilot Roof Mounted Bike Rack - Wheel Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Wheel Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Silver
- Malone
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Inno Fork Lock III Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Silver
- Inno
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