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Saris Bones 801 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack | 
| Brand: Saris
Category: Sports
Buy New: $127.99 - $179.99
as of 7/29/2010 12:33 CDT details
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Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 1073
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13
Dimensions (in): 22 x 19.5 x 8
ASIN: B0007M64GK
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| Features:
| • | 3-bike trunk-mounted rack conceived by famed designer Fabio Pedrini | | • | Made of heavy-duty, 100-percent recyclable plastic for durability | | • | Ratcheting anti-sway straps secure and stabilize bikes to rack arms | | • | Arched design fits over most car spoilers; articulated rubber feet protect finish | | • | Attractive, gallery-worthy design keeps bikes easily accessible; lifetime warranty |
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Product Description
Support more than your bike with the cause-conscious Saris® Bones 3-bike trunk track. For every pink rack purchased, Saris® will make a donation to support breast cancer research. The Bones rack features an arched design that fits practically any vehicle, and the exclusive anti-sway straps and articulated rubber feet protect both your bike and your vehicle.
Amazon.com Product Description
Form and function collide with the Saris Bones three-bike trunk mount rack. Conceived by famed designer Fabio Pedrini, the Bones is more than just another rear-mounted rack. Rather, the gallery-worthy rack is a testament to style, design, convenience, and durability, with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from Bicycling Magazine. An efficient bike rack needs to be more than just a way to transport your bike from point A to point B. It needs to be easy to use, easy to install, and easy on two of your most prized possessions: your bike and your vehicle. Fortunately, the Bones meets the above conditions with room to spare, with ratchet straps that keep your bikes secured to the rack arms, exclusive anti-sways, and articulated rubber feet to protect the finish on your vehicle. As a result, nothing will get damaged in transport, including your nerves. In addition, the Bones is a breeze to install, with vinyl-coated hooks that strap securely to the car with spring buckles. And the arched design fits practically any vehicle, from sedans to minivans, and even most cars with spoilers. 
The Bones 3-bike rack fits on almost any vehicle. | Constructed from heavy-duty, 100-percent recyclable plastic, the Bones rack is the strongest and most environmentally friendly rack on the market. The injection-molded arms and legs will never rust, and are capable of supporting up to three bikes with ease. Plus, the arms separate the bikes on different levels to ensure that they won't rub or touch during transport. And because it's a trunk-mounted rack, your bikes are always accessible and easy to put in place. No overhead lifting, twisting, balancing, or hefting required, letting you save your energy for the actual ride. All Saris bike racks carry a lifetime warranty. Note: The pink and purple cause-conscious racks let you support more than your bike, as $5 from the sale of each rack goes toward either breast cancer research (pink) or research into the cures for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma (purple). About Saris Cycling Group
Saris Cycling Group traces its origins back to 1973, when the Graber brothers invented their first bike rack. The Grabers sold the bike rack company in 1989 to Chris and Sara Fortune, who created the Saris brand in 1992, and followed it up with CycleOps in 1999 and PowerTap in 2001. As a constant innovator, the Madison, Wisconsin-based company introduced the first PowerTap-equipped indoor cycle in 2004, making it possible for riders train with precision. Boasting a company of dedicated product managers, ingenious engineers, creative designers, and hardworking employees, Saris Cycling Group keeps its customers on the cutting edge of bike design.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 One of the best racks out there June 13, 2006
Steven E. Field (Holiday, FL)
46 out of 47 found this review helpful
Google the reviews of this rack and be impressed. No worries about corrosion or rust. Very stable. I got the 3 bike rack even though I have 2 bikes just to make sure I had enough room between the bikes. Easy to install, but one caveat - make sure you do NOT tighten the locking knobs for each leg too tightly or you will strip them and they will be a little loose - not a huge problem, but for peace of mind you want them snug and not loose.
I can also say this for Saris - EXCELLENT customer service. I called to get some replacement knobs, and an extra stabilizer strap since my bike is an oddball and needed an extra length of strap to secure the seat-post tube. I was expecting (and had no problem with) paying for these items. Guess what? No charge - very nice and quick shipping.
Sarius Bones and Prius2006 January 11, 2007
Douglas H. Mcconnell MD (Long Beach, CA)
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
I purchased this rack to use on a new PRIUS. Works as it should. Lightweight, well padded and strong. Carried two bikes without a hitch (pun). No problems with the padded feet on the rear glass.
Rack really good, company really great!!! June 18, 2008
Cromulus (Rome)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
After much time spent looking at my options (I drive a 2001 Honda Accord 2-door with a ridiculously short trunk), it became painfully obvious that my only options were the Saris Bones or a roof rack.
I decided to go with Saris because it was significantly less expensive and when I changed cars it would be a sure thing that the Saris would work.
The Bones system arrived disassembled, but putting it together was a snap. The instructions were almost unnecessary, but should you find yourself confused, just head over to [...] and look for the video on how to put it together.
The main piece of the Saris system is an aluminum cylinder with ridges. The ridges basically determine the height of the clearance and the travel distance for the rack. For example, if you have a spoiled on your trunk, you adjust the base accordingly and a standard rear spoiler can be easily bypassed.
The base arms and the arms that carry the cycles are made of some kind of plastic composite. Personally, I think that the composite is kind of lame and it doesn't inspire a lot of confidence (because of this I've not tried carrying three bike). I did, however, carry two bikes a number of times without any issues. If Saris ever makes an all aluminum system I'll be all over it.
There are three straps that tie the system down and they fit my car without any trouble. The Saris also includes bike straps on the carrying arms, as well. They are well made and easy to use.
The reason the Saris bones system is so easy to use is because it is extremely flexible. You can adjust the height of the clearance AND you can adjust the horizontal travel of the support arms, which comes in handy if you have a bike with weird geometry.
The only caveat is the plastic composite of the arms. I will reiterate that so far they have held steady and nothing has broken, but the system would rock so hard if the arms were made of aluminum. Perhaps there is a reason other than cost associated with the existence of the composite arms (maybe the weight of the bikes would help strip the screw taps, or scratch the bikes). But if cost is the primary reason then I beg Saris to consider building an all aluminum system as it would become the best bike carrying system on the market.
Last but not least - one of my screws arrived stripped (they are also made of plastic) but I contacted Saris to ask where i could buy replacement screws. Their support said not to sweat it and that they would mail me two screws. Three days later I got the screws. Saris has a customer for life
A Great Rack for "Newbys" and Excellent Customer Service December 19, 2006
Crystal Jackson
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I just recently took up bike riding and purchased this rack at a local bike shop about 7 months ago. I am highly satisfied with this rack! I was really nervous at first about using a trunk mounted rack to haul around my brand new bike---it just didn't seem secure at all, but I have definitely changed my mind! My bike and rack have withstood my high speed, crazy driving and the bumpy roads of my city without fault. I'm still cautious, and try to check my straps whenever I stop, which everyone should do, but I'm not constantly looking in the rear view worried my bike is going to fall into the road anymore. It has proven to be very stable and dependable.
This rack is also super easy for even an impatient and mechanically UNinclined person like myself to install and use.
The real plus is the EXCELLENT customer service I received today from the company. A couple of my critters chewed up the mounting straps, so I gave the company a call to find out where I could pick up some more. Not only was the customer service rep extremely friendly and polite, but she gave me the straps free of charge, no questions asked! These people really back up their lifetime warranty! I am very impressed with this company and the rack.
Takes some time to set up but great fit. August 21, 2007
M. D. Roach (Dublin, oh United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Why this isnt designed to ratchet for adjustment is beyond me but once you do get it fitted it is nice. I use this for 2 mountain bikes and works well, i would advise buyers to purchase the wheel strap or at least some bungee cords or the bike wheels will move in transit and could damage your car. Also if you have a hatch back pick up some pipe insulation to wrap around the metal pull tight latches or you will mess up your car pretty bad, not a fault of the product just a hazard of hooking this type of item to a car.
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