Bike Rack Recommendation for 2005 Honda CR-V to Carry Heavier Bikes

Updated 04/12/2016 | Published 04/09/2016

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Question:

We need a bike rack for our Honda 2005 CR-V, with external spare tire. We have two bikes, each a bit OVER 35 pounds. We want a rack that will swing or tilt away. Many seem to have weight limits of 70 pounds. If we look at a 4 bike rack, will that allow us sufficient weight room, or is the 35 pound per bike rating somehow not cumulative?

asked by: Margaret N

Expert Reply:

The bike rack to use for heavier bikes is the Thule T2 Pro XTR part # TH69TX. This rack has a capacity of 60 lbs per bike and would clear the rear mounted spare of your Honda CR-V easily. It can be set up for 2 or 4 bikes.

The reason some racks have lower capacities is the capacity of the cradles that hold the bikes. They individually have their own capacities. That is why a 4 bike rack will have a higher total capacity but then say it can only carry 35 lbs per bike. This one carries 60 pounds per bike, with a maximum capacity of 160 pounds so they can't all be 60 pound bikes. This rack can be used as a 2 bike rack or a 4 bike rack. When set up as a 2-bike rack, its max capacity is 120 pounds.

If you needed a hitch you would also want the part # 75690.

expert reply by: Jameson C