Bike Rack Solution for 2017 Honda Civic to Carry 42 lb E-Bikes

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Can a Thule gateway carry a 42 pound ebike on a Honda civic

asked by: Steven R

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Expert Reply:

There aren't any trunk mounted bike racks that will have the capacity you are needing. Trunk racks pretty much max out at 35 lbs per bike. So you'd need to go with a hitch mounted solution like the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202.

Then for a hitch you'd want the part # C11463 for if you have a hatchback or coupe or part # C11604 for if you have a sedan.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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