Trunk Mount Bike Carrier for a 1999 Honda Accord LX with Rear Spoiler

Question:

2 bikes, one mountain, one fitness/hybrid, both mens. At times, will be driving 250-300 miles and looking for a trunk mounted rack. What would you recommend? Recommendations that seem to work - Saris Bones 2 bike rack, Saris Bones RS, and Thule 9006XT vs 9009XT. Do not wish to have roof rack and Yakima listed nothing for trunk. Thanks in advance!

asked by: Shahn T

Expert Reply:

For your 1999 Honda Accord LX with spoiler I recommend the Hollywood Racks Expedition # HRF6-2 above any of the other options. This rack has a long reach to go up and over that spoiler. Other racks would be too close for comfort in my opinion and you don't want any weight or stress on that spoiler. I have linked a video review of this rack for you.

If either of your bikes do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H