How Can I Transport My Bike with My 2023 Honda Civic Si Sedan, the Trunk Mounted Aren't Compatible?
Updated 01/19/2026 | Published 12/25/2025
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Looking for a trunk bike rack for a 2023 Honda Civic SI Sedan. Thule Passage rack will not fit due to the spoiler. Looks like Saris Bones 2 should work but your website says not compatible. Please advise.
asked by: Allen S
Expert Reply:
Hello Allen,
The Saris Bones 2 # SA805BL is listed as not compatible with the 2023 Honda Civic Si sedan due to the rear spoiler. This rack relies on its upper hooks and feet sitting flat against the edge of the trunk lid, but the Si’s spoiler interferes with those contact points. When that happens, the straps end up pulling against the spoiler instead of the trunk itself, which can cause poor stability and could lead to damage. Because of that, both Saris and etrailer do not recommend using the Bones 2 on the Civic Si, even though it may look like it could work at first glance.
The best option I see for transporting your bike would be installing a trailer hitch. Based on my research, your Civic Si should not have a center exhaust. If that is the case, you can use the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class I - 1-1/4" # e46ZV. This hitch installs using the pre-existing holes in the vehicle frame, but you will need to trim the bumper slightly to allow the receiver to pass through.
Once the hitch is installed, a great bike rack option would be the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # KU64FR. This is a wheel mount style rack, so it avoids frame contact, and it can handle bikes weighing up to 60 pounds.
I know this probably is not the answer you were hoping for, but it is a setup that will work well and keep both your bike and vehicle protected.
Out of curiosity, what kind of bike do you have? Are you into trail riding at all? I got to work the BT Epic Bike Race here in Missouri this past October, and now I am trying to decide if I am crazy enough to train and ride it myself. It is a brutal course from what I hear, and people come from all over the US to take it on. If you get a chance, you should definitely look it up.
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Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 2 Bikes
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Saris
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Kate F.
1/19/2026
Hey Allen, how did things go with the hitch and Kuat Transfer V2 setup for your Civic Si? Did the fit and bike support work out the way you wanted? Your update could make it easier for the next person with a similar car and spoiler.