2009 Honda CR-V 2 Bike Rack Recommendation Comparable to Rhode Gear Super Cycle 2  

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I will be happy to make a recommendation for your 2009 Honda CR-V that is similar to the Rhode Gear Super Cycle 2 style of bike carrier that you referenced. We do not carry the Rhode Gear Super Cycle 2 as one of our products, so I can not comment on the fit of it to your vehicle. We do carry some of their replacement parts but they are getting harder and harder to find.

I have provided a link of trunk mounted bike racks that are considered a compatible fit for your vehicle, and that carry at least 2 bikes. Of these options I would recommend the Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Carrier # Y02637. From what I could find this bike rack is in the same relative price range compared to the Rhode Gear Super Cycle 2.

The Yakima trunk has anti-sway cradles that hold the bike securely to the bike rack. It features a QuickTrigger hub system for easy setup on your Honda CR-V. It has adjustable arms to help keep bikes level. StableCradle anti-sway cradles with removable ChainStraps allow for easy bike loading and it folds flat for storage.

Even with the adjustable arms, if you will be carrying a woman's, children's, or alternative frame bike a bike adapter bar is recommended like the # HRBA-PRO. Using this adapter provides a horizontal crossbar on bikes that might not have one or a modified version of one. This adapter bar helps to mount the bikes in a more level position on the bike carrier and provides additional ground clearance. It also makes some bikes much easier to load.

Please note that the rear wiper of your vehicle cannot be used while this bike carrier is installed, and access to the rear hatch is not allowed with the bike rack on or loaded. The rear hatch hinges and shocks are not engineered for the additional weight of the bike rack either loaded or unloaded. Additionally if you do access the rear hatch area with the bike rack installed it can cause the bike rack to shift or fall causing damage or injury.

I have include links and videos of this product as well as a helpful article that explains the different types of trunk mounted bike racks for your reference.

expert reply by: Rachael H

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