Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2003 Honda Accord Sedan

Question:

I need a bike rake for my sons 2003 honda accord 4 door sedan that can carry 1 bike and be super easy to install and take off. He is a college student that will be carrying bike daily and will need to be able to take rack off and put in trunk while in classes all day.

asked by: Mary

Expert Reply:

The trunk mount bike racks that we carry come in 2 or 3-bike versions so for 1 bike you would be looking at the 2-bike models. There are several options that will fit a 2003 Honda Accord sedan and I have included a link to them for you. Out of all the options, the rack I recommend the most which is also the easiest to use, install and remove, AND has the most features is the Thule OutWay, # TH45JV.

What makes this rack so easy to use are the 2 rubber coated straps used to secure the rack to the car. Other racks use 6 straps which can be cumbersome and not easy to use. This makes the rack nearly effortless. The OutWay also features a lock for both the rack and the bike to deter theft.

I personally own the 3-bike version of this rack and it is by far the easiest bike rack I have ever used.

If your son will ever be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # TH982XT. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my sons bike at all. I have linked a video showing how it works.

expert reply by: Michael H