What Yakima Roof Rack and Bike Rack do You Recommend for My 2013 Honda Accord Sedan?  

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Yes! If you have a bare-roof 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Sport, you need the following setup to mount road bikes:

- Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long # Y00426
- BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs # Y28TR
- BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2 # Y06148
- BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2 # Y06150

With this Yakima JetStream setup, you received the benefits of an extremely aerodynamic system that leads to less wind resistance and increased fuel economy. Also, this roof rack offers your Accord 125 pounds of maximum weight capacity. As with all roof racks, I recommend consulting with your Honda owner's manual to make sure your roof can accommodate the weight you wish to transport.

As far as your bike racks, a great option for your road bikes is the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount # Y02103. The FrontLoader has a wheel-mount attachment style which is far more easier to set up than a fork-mount style. With the crossbar spread available on your Accord when using the Yakima system, the rack provides you with 40-pound weight capacity. If you are planning to use more than one FrontLoader, you have plenty of room due to the rack's slim width. To provide theft-deterrence of a single FrontLoader along with the roof rack, you need the Yakima Same-Key Lock Cores - qty. 6 # Y07206. If you choose to do 2 FrontLoaders, you need the pack of 8 with part # Y07208.

To make loading and unloading your bike(s) super easy, you can't go wrong with the HitchMate TireStep Adjustable Step # HE4040. This step fits tires up to 12-1/2 inches wide and has a 400-pound weight capacity. In order to make sure it fits, I recommend measuring the width of your tire. This step is a life-saver with roof-mounted bikes.

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