Best Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack For 2013 Honda Civic EX Coupe To Carry Carbon Fiber Bike

Question:

Hi can I use the following together on my 2013 Civic? Thule T2 Classic 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2inch Hitches - Tilting Item # TH83JV And 306-X7235 EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2inch 2020 specialized stumpjumper st

asked by: Ken

Expert Reply:

Yes, The EcoHitch part # 306-X7235 on 2013 Honda Civic EX Coupe and Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack part # TH83JV are both great choices. The EcoHitch will fit the Civic Coupe and give you a 2" hitch receiver option compared to the only other options for the Civic that are 1-1/4". The Thule T2 2" Classic 2 Bike Platform Rack is a wheel mount bike rack so it will not touch the carbon fiber frame of your Specialized StumpJumper ST compared to other racks that hold the bikes by their frame that can cause rubbing or damage to delicate bike frames over time.

The wheel cradles will fit the 29" wheel on your bike and it has a 60 lb per bike capacity. You can also get the # TH 69TX that is the same, but can be set up to carry 2 or 4 bikes as needed with a total weight capacity of 160 lbs. They both include the lock to lock the rack to hitch and to lock the bikes.

expert reply by: Heather A