Recommended Trunk Mounted Bike Racks for 1997 Honda Accord 4 Door

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The Yakima SuperJoe Pro that you referenced, part # Y02629 will work great for your Accord. There is also a 3 bike Yakima carrier, SuperJoe Pro 3 Bike Rack - Fixed Arms, part # Y02630.

I would also recommend the Thule Raceway, which is available in a 2 bike model, part # TH9001 or 3 bike, part # TH9002. While the Yakima and other Thule trunk-mounted bike racks use 6 straps to attach to the vehicle, the Raceway uses 4 ratcheting cables, which takes a great deal of the hassle out of attaching and removing the bike rack. Simply set the hooks in the appropriate spots, and ratchet them down until snug.

To avoid scratching the vehicle, it is important to ensure that any points where the rack and vehicle touch are clean and free of grit.

For womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # TH982XT is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike is not carried at an angle.

I have provided links to the install instructions for the Yakima and the Thule racks, as well as a product demonstration video featuring the Raceway bike rack.

expert reply by: Mike L