Best Acura TL Bike Racks
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Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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by: Doug04/07/2022
Excellent quality. Easy assembly with clear instructions. Stable attachment to vehicle. The bike(s) are secure on the rack. I do have to remove the front wheel of my bike for transport because it rests too low to the ground. I purchased this bike rack so I can take my bike to different areas of town for my daily ride. I am very pleased with the price, processing and delivery of my purchase from etrailer.com.
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by: Craig 07/28/2021
The carrier works fine on larger (adult) sized bikes, but 20" kids bikes barely fit on the forks due to their spacing and their large plastic saddles and straps, and they only fit on the outermost saddles. This is probably true of most fork-type carriers, but customers need to be aware that the carrier won't fit more than one 20" bike on it. In general, I 'm happy with the carrier. One other note, after mounting it on the car and loading the bikes on it, retighten the straps holding it to the vehicle, and stop and do so again after driving a few miles, as they stretch a little under initial load.
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Fold-Up Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Mark04/23/2021
etrailer has the best pre- and post-sales customer service I've ever seen! I started out not knowing anything about hitch-mounted racks. So I wrote to etrailer telling them about my car and type of hitch I was about to have installed. Samuel wrote back with lots of great information tailored specifically to my car. He even included a photo that looked just like my 2017 white VW GTI with a hitch and rack installed. Okay something of a coincidence. But the rest of the assistance I got from the crew at etrailer was just as prophetic. I went into this a novice and came out knowing lots more about hitches and racks and finding the rack best suited to my situation. I have a small car, a class 1 hitch and a heavy mountain bike. I got exactly what I needed. As to the Swagman rack itself, it works fine. If I had a different situation I would probably buy a platform rack as they are easier to load. There's no reason to buy a bike rack anywhere else.
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by: Russell07/14/2022
This rack is easy to put on and take off as needed. It hold bikes firmly and the additional cable locking system keeps everything secure. Also,it's easy to add a U-Lock for added security.
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Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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by: Subaru Crosstrek09/06/2022
This carrier fit my car perfectly. It's quite stable even at highway speeds and fits my 2 bikes well. The only problem is the difficulty in getting the bike frame over/around the mounting brackets to the back position. Even rotating the middle brackets down didn't help a lot because it just hits the bottom of the frame instead of the top bar. Still, it gets my bikes where I want to go.
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by: Joe11/25/2022
It not only wasn’t stable, it damaged my car in the process. It was sketchy with one bike on it, let alone three.
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Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
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- Hanging Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Fold-Up Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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by: Matt08/30/2022
The good: I like the way the bikes are held in and the ability to add the upright adapters to the bike frame holders. The straps are quality too. For a jeep with a spare tire, this is the perfect length to clear it. This rack is 5 stars from the bike holders to the base of it. The bad: the 2"receiver adapter and bolt are insufficient. I wish they made this in a solid 2" hitch. The entire setup is held into the receiver by a very short bolt. It only goes about half way into the receiver tube. So your hitch is only "secured" on one side. A hitch pin or bolt should go through the receiver tube completely imo so it can be secured on the other end with a retaining clip or nut. Because this only goes in the one side, the entire weight of the rack plus bikes are held tight to one side of the receiver by the undersized bolt and washer. A few bumps down the road and that bolt loosens. Now instead of distibuting the weight of the rack and bikes on the receiver and post, it's completely up to the bolt to keep you from losing the rack. The bolt threads get damaged too. I took this down a dirt road and nearly lost everything. I had to buy my own bolt with hd fender washers and lock washers to correct this. Thule should've provided this from the start. The current short bolt design where only one side of the receiver secures the rack is unacceptable. This rack is 1 star at best for the connection to the receiver.
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by: Jonathan08/28/2022
Not what I hoped for. Didn't realize until afterwards that only the Thule locking hitch pin fits, as I ordered the eTrailer one, which is too large of a diameter. My bigger frustration is that I can only fit one adult bike and two kids, when I need two adults and two kids... The picture shows it's maxed out with three bikes. No way I could squeeze them tighter to fit a fourth bike.
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Fold-Up Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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by: Daniel F07/06/2019
I was looking for a light weight bike rack for my 2015 Honda Accord. Your videos stated that the Kuat Beta was light and easy to install. You were right. I opened the box, read the instructions, and had it installed in about 10 minutes. I don't use a rack lock. It is so easy to pop on and off the hitch that I keep the rack in my car trunk.
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by: Ralph 08/24/2021
Excellent carrier! Zero sway and solid as a rock. Only downfall is the pin that goes through the hitch. Kinda hard getting the spring part on and off of the pin. I pinched my hand a few different times. Wish there were a better pin system.
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Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
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- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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by: Jordan09/05/2016
Love this bike rack! It fits perfectly with my Rhino Rack Cross Bars. I'm very impressed by the lack of wind noise. With the bike mounted on the rack, you can barely hear the wind noise at 60mph. With the sunroof open you can hear wind noise, but as long as the window is closed, you can only slightly hear anything if the radio is off and you are trying to hear it. Amazing! Can't wait to get more use out of it in the future!
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by: Robert 10/03/2021
This system has been wonderful. Not a single issue. I love the Bike Rail that I purchased with the rack. George is awesome gives real honest customer service. You won't go wrong with this system or George as your contact at ETrailer.
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Bike Rack Videos
RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2006 Acura TL
Today on our 2006 Acura TL we'll be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number RKY1014. With a Thule Arrow Blade Roof Rack System assembled onto our vehicle, we'll begin our test fit by placing the RockyMounts TieRod directly onto our load bars. Here at the front, we'll bring our straps around our front bar and then remove the black plastic cover. We'll fit the straps back into the head of the carrier and use an Allen key to tighten down our Allen bolt, which will tighten our straps around our front bar. Now we can replace our black plastic cover and make sure our skewer is loose. Here at the rear, we'll take our rear bracket and bring it around our rear bar.
Swagman Fork Down Roof Bike Rack Review - 2006 Acura TL
Today on our 2006 Acura TL, well be test fitting the Swagman Fork Down Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number S64710. With the Thule aero blade roof rack system assembled onto our vehicle, well begin our test fit by placing the Swagman Fork Down directly onto our load bars. Here at the front platform, well bring our U-bolts around the underside of our load bar bringing them up to our front platform and tighten it with two wing nuts. Well repeat this process for the other side of the front platform. Here at the rear, well take our U-bolt, drop it through the top of our bike rack making sure that it goes around to our rear load bar, fit the bracket through the bolts, and tight them in place with the wing nuts. With our front and rear secured, we can now go ahead and undo our rear wheel strap and make sure that our skewer at the front is loose. Well grab our bike, place it onto our bike rack, and well secure it first by tightening our skewer and then move to the rear and tighten with the wheel strap.
RockyMounts TieRod Stretch Roof Bike Rack Review - 2006 Acura TL
Today, on our 2006 Acura TL, we'll be test-fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Stretch roof-mounted bike carrier, part number RKY1011. With the Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack System assembled onto our vehicle, we'll begin the test-fit by placing the stretch directly onto our load bars. Here at the front we'll bring our rubber-coated straps around our front load bar, remove our black plastic cover and fit our straps back into the head of the carrier. Then we'll use an Allen key to tighten the Allen bolt which will tighten our straps around our bar. Once we have that done we can replace our black plastic cover, and then check to make sure the skewer is loose for when we're ready to load our bike. Here at the rear, we'll bring our rear bracket around our rear bar, drop the bolt through the bracket and tighten with an Allen key. With the front and rear of our carrier tight, it's secured our vehicle and we're ready to load our bike.
Acura TL Bike Rack Questions
- For your 2014 Acura TL, I recommend starting with the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24899. Then I recommend the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # TH9025XT which will be limited to 2 bikes with a class 1 hitch which is all that is available for your current vehicle but will fit 4 bikes up to 35 lbs each when you use a class II hitch or a 2 inch hitch receiver which this rack is also compatible with....
view full answer... - The nicest trunk mounted bike rack we offer as a confirmed fit for your 2013 Acura TL is the Thule OutWay bike rack part # TH45JV.
What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than the 4-6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the cables also last longer.
The cables store inside the rack so there are no loose straps ends to flap...
view full answer... - The Thule OutWay 2-Bike Rack # TH45JV you currently have can hold up to 2 bikes with a total weight of 66 pounds, or 33 pounds each. This will be the typical weight capacity of almost any trunk-mounted bike rack.
If you are looking to possibly transport heavier e-bikes, you will want to look at hitch-mounted bike carriers with higher weight capacities or that are designed specifically for this type of application. For example, the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 2-Bike Carrier...
view full answer... - Yes, the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Carrier # TH45JV is a confirmed fit for your 2012 Acura TL. I checked with Thule to confirm this also.
If you plan on carrying women's or alternative framed bikes you might also be interested in purchasing a Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
view full answer... - The Thule platform version of the OutWay # TH65JV , is technically a fit for your 2012 Acura TL. However, I do not recommend this carrier for your TL because it is a heavy rack, made even heavier when loaded, and it has proven to dent softer fascia like what is on your TL.
I would definitely go with the regular OutWay, # TH45JV. It is going to be lighter so the chance of damage to the vehicle is much, much lower. I own the 3 bike version of this rack and have never head a problem...
view full answer... - Yes, the Thule Passage 3 trunk mount bike rack # TH911XT is a fit for your 2012 Acura TL. I have included a link to a video review of this rack for you.
If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical mens bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # TH982XT. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wifes...
view full answer... - Yes the Thule Outway Platform bike rack part # TH65JV does fit a 2011 Acura TL.
view full answer... - I checked with Thule and the OutWay, # TH45JV, is listed as a fit for all models of the 2011 Acura TL. A spoiler is only going to be a problem if it interferes with the rack installation. No part of the rack, including the retractable cables on the rack, are allowed to touch (put any weight on) the spoiler. If any part of the rack does then you cannot use it. Thule does not test the racks on models with spoilers so they cannot guarantee fit.
I have included a link to a video...
view full answer... - The ThulevOutWay # TH45JV, will fit your 2010 Acura TL.
We actually list several different bike racks that will fit your TL. I have included a link to all of the options for you. My first choice would be the OutWay that you have selected. It is the easiest and fastest bike rack to install and remove because it uses retractable cables instead of straps.
If you will be carrying women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar # TH982XT,...
view full answer... - The Kuat Beta, # B202-114, will fit in your 2010 Acura TL. This rack will fit in a Class I, 1-1/4 inch receiver, which is what your vehicle has.
Beta
Holds 2 Bikes
Does not come with Bike and Hitch Lock
Weighs 12-3/5 pounds
Capacity of 100 pounds
What you will need to measure is the distance from the center of your hitch pin hole to the furthest point at the rear of the vehicle that may interfere with a bike rack. This rack measures 10-1/2...
view full answer... - The trunk-mount bike carrier I recommend for your 2010 Acura TL is the Thule OutWay, part # TH45JV.
This bike rack has the patented FitDial that is used to create a custom fit for your vehicle and make sure it fits every time you want to use it. Another great feature for this bike carrier is it uses 2 vinyl coated steel cables to secure the bike carrier to the back of your car. This is much better than the typical 4-6 straps used by most other bike racks.
This bike rack...
view full answer... - If you already have one of the wheel assemblies you will need other parts, including the other wheel assembly as well as the spine assembly and tongue assembly, which is packaged together.
So you will need both the Front Wheel Assembly for Yakima HoldUp Bike Carriers # 8890280, Rear Wheel Assembly for Yakima HoldUp Bike Carriers # 8890281 and Replacement Spine for Yakima HoldUp 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" Hitches # Y8890278 which says "Spine" but is actually the spine assembly...
view full answer... - Thule trunk mount bike racks are fully assembled, it doesn't get any easier than that to assemble!
If you're wanting a rack that's unbelievably simple to install and remove, the Thule OutWay, part # TH45JV is the rack you'll want. Most bike racks attach to the vehicle using 6 straps and adjustment buckles. This arrangement is pretty clumsy and isn't very easy to use. However, the OutWay uses only 2 rubber coated straps to secure the rack. This allows the rack to be installed...
view full answer... - The Thule OutWay # TH45JV is a fit for your 2008 Acura TL. Since the top and bottom legs and the arms all move independently of each other, you will be able to fine tune the fit so that you will not have the problems that you are having with your current bike rack. I have included a link to a video review of this rack for you.
You could also consider an adapter bar to help you mount the bike on the rack. You can use Thule adapter bar # TH982XT or one of the others shown on...
view full answer... - The Thule OutWay # TH45JV would not work well with your Longbikes Eliminator G2. It would be difficult mounting the bike on the arms of the carrier and the carrier has a weight capacity of 33-lbs per bike. I was unable to find the weight of your bike in my research.
The design of the bike and possibly the weight would be very stressful on the back of the vehicle. I recommend installing a trailer hitch like part # 24755 on your Acura and then using a hitch-mounted bike carrier...
view full answer... - To secure a ladies bike with a step thru style frame to the Swagman Original 4 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches # S64675 I recommend using a bike adapter bar. The Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # 64005 will create a top frame rail between the handlebars and seat post to allow your bike to ride level on a haning style rack.
I also recommend using the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 2" Shanks -...
view full answer... - According to Yakima, the FullBack 3 will indeed fit your 2006 Acura TL.
To carry womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # Y02531 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 has greater ground clearance and is not carried at an angle.
view full answer... - While you could use a Class I compatible 4 bike rack like # TH9025XT in the hitch on your 2005 Acura TL, you would be limited to 2 bikes when using the rack. This is because vehicles with Class I hitches can be damaged by the weight of the bikes being placed to far away from the back of the vehicle. The amount of torque that is applied to the hitch and vehicle frame is increased substantially as weight is added farther away form the vehicle. The only benefit would then be the...
view full answer... - Yes, the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Rack Bike Rack part # S63360 that you referenced has 11 inches from the center of the pin hole to the upright mast of the rack. That would be more than enough clearance to clear the rear bumper of your 2005 Acura TL with the Draw Tite Hitch part # 24755 installed.
view full answer... - If you are looking for the absolute best trunk mounted 3-bike that has been confirmed to fit both your 2005 Acura TL and your 2007 Hyundai Tucson you would want the Thule OutWay Pro # TH56BV.
What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than the 4-6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the cables also last longer.
The cables store...
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What our customers are saying:
"We just recently used the hitch bike rack, it was easy to put on and worked great.It makes traveling easy! Thanks for the quick shipping service too.Ill recommend your product to everyone. Thanks Rick"