Best Hitch Bike Rack Recommendation for 2017 Honda Accord Sedan

Question:

What is the best bike rack you have for a 2017 Honda Accord 4dr that is not a hitch type? That will not damage the car or scratch the paint? What other required or recommended attachments are necessary? The bike is a mens Schwinn Streamline.

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

The best trunk mounted bike rack we offer for your 2017 Honda Accord is the Thule OutWay part # TH45JV which is a confirmed fit.

What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than the 4-6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the cables also last longer.

The cables store inside the rack so there are no loose straps ends to flap around. The cables can also be locked into position to deter theft of the rack. And there is also an integrated cable lock in the last bike position to deter bike theft.

This rack also features the latest and greatest in road dampening technology which protects bike frames better than other cradles. To protect the painted surface of your vehicle make sure the paint and roof rack is as clean as possible and make sure not to exceed the 33 lb per bike capacity of this rack.

If you plan on carrying any women's 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