Recommended Bike Rack and Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Honda Civic
Question:
Hello, Which bike rack would you recommend for a Honda Civic 2012? 1 bike preferred, not opposed to 2 Thanks!
asked by: Cecilia
Expert Reply:
In order to carry a bike on your 2012 Honda Civic, I recommend using a trailer hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. This option will give you the greatest variety of carriers to choose from, it will provide the easiest way to load/unload your bike, and you can always swap out the bike rack for a cargo basket or small trailer.
In order to do the above, you are first going to need a trailer hitch for which I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11391. This hitch has a Class I rating and will provide you with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. It is a confirmed fit your 2012 Civic. I have attached a sample install video so you can see what all is involved.
Then for a bike rack, I recommend the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # KU64FR. It works with your class 1 hitch and is a top-tier rack for carrying 1 bike.
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Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike Lock
- 1 Bike
- Class 1
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- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
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- Kuat
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RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
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- 1 Bike
- Class 2
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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