Recommended Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for a 2009 Honda Accord and 2 Beach Cruisers

Question:

Im doing some research for a friend of mine. She has a 2009 Honda Accord and 2 beach cruiser bikes. She does not have a trailer hitch. Shes looking for some bike carrier options. I came across the following bike carriers on your website as compatible with the 2009 Accord: - 2009 Honda Accord Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount TH910XT - 2009 Honda Accord Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount TH911XT - 2009 Honda Accord Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms HRB Can you confirm whether these carriers would be effective in carrying 2 beach cruisers? Thanks in advance,

asked by: Jason B

Expert Reply:

If the weight of your beach cruiser is under the weight capacity for the Bike Racks that you referenced yes, these racks would work for you.

I checked all the racks you listed # TH910XT, # TH911XT, and # HRE3 and all have a 35 lb per bike weight capacity.

I took a look at the racks offered for the 2009 Honda Accord and I would instead recommend the Thule OutWay # TH45JV because of the great features it offers. It has adjustable dual arms that allow you to slide the arms closer together for easier bike loading and unloading. This rack also includes locks that will secure the bike to the rack and the rack to the vehicle as well as only using 2 rubber mounted straps to mount which most of our customers find easier than the 6 strap models you were looking at. I've linked a video of the Thule OutWay for you to check out.

Since she plans on carrying beach cruisers she will need to use an adapter bar like # UB01 to properly mount the bikes to the rack. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

Another neat rack to consider is the Thule Outway Platform Bike Rack # TH65JV. It has many of the same features as the Hanging style OutWay # TH45JV has but the bike will mount using the wheels and frame. I have linked a video of this trunk rack as well for you to check out.

I have linked the above mentioned products to this page for your viewing and purchasing convenience.