Economic Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 Subaru Outback

Question:

Trying to decide whether to put a hitch on my car and a bike rack that attaches or just the old conventional bike rack that hangs off the car. Subaru tells me they can put on a 1 inch hitch. As I read your site the hitch needs to be bigger. Not looking to spend too much money, thanks for the help

asked by: Kathy T

Expert Reply:

If you are wanting to go the economic route a trunk bike rack is the way to go. The Thule Passage 2 part # TH910XT is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon and would work well. I attached an install video that shows the rack installed on a 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon 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