Bike Rack Recommendations to Carry 1 or 2 Bikes on a 2012 Ford Focus SE With Rear Spoiler

Question:

Hi there, I have a 2012 Ford Focus SE with rear spoiler and am in need of a bike rack for 1 - 2 bikes. What rack do you recommend for this vehicle that is easy to install and use, yet safe and secure? Appreciate any assistance and guidance you can provide! Thanks

asked by: Mary

Expert Reply:

We have a wide variety of bike racks for you to choose from for your 2012 Ford Focus SE.

The bike rack that I would recommend for your vehicle is the Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack, # TH9001. This bike rack is one of our most popular trunk mounted bike racks for our Ford Focus customers and is designed to work with most factory spoilers.

One advantage to this bike rack is that it only uses 4 retractable cables instead of 6 straps. The cables will last longer than nylon straps and they will retract into the hub so you do not have straps flying in the wind while you are driving. Since it uses cables instead of straps it only needs 4 connection points on your vehicle instead of 6.

I have attached installation instructions and a review video of the bike rack for you to check out. I have also included a link to all of the trunk mounted bike racks that we carry for your vehicle.

If you plan on carrying any womens, childrens or alternative bike frames, then I would recommend picking up the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT. Some smaller or angled bike frames are difficult to mount on bike racks and mount in awkward positions. This adapter bar will allow you to carry the bikes level and safely.

I have attached a video demonstration of this bike rack for you to check out.

Another popular option for your vehicle is to add a trailer hitch and use a hitch mounted bike rack. The advantages to using a hitch mounted bike rack is that it eliminates contact between the bike rack and your vehicle and it will allow full access to your trunk without having to remove the bike rack each time.

For a trailer hitch I would recommend the Hidden Hitch Class I Trailer Hitch, # 60290, for your vehicle and one of our most popular hitch mounted bike racks is the Swagman XTC-2 Platform Bike Rack, # S64670. A platform style bike rack is the easiest bike rack to mount bikes on and will carry 2 bikes with ease.

I have attached the installation instructions and a demonstration video of this bike rack on a 2012 Ford Focus for you to check out. I have also included the installation instructions to the trailer hitch for you to review as well.

expert reply by: John H