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Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack

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This Saris Bones 3-bike trunk rack has a unique arc-based design that separates bikes on different levels and fits over the spoilers of many cars.

Rack comes preassembled with 6 attachment straps that secure the rack to your vehicle
Injection molded arms and legs are super strong and are built with 100% recycled, non-rusting materials
Integrated, ratcheting, anti-sway straps secure and stabilize bikes
Easily fits a wide range of vehicle styles: sedans, hatchbacks and mini-vans
Cradle design will accommodate most bicycle frame designs

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Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack Customer Reviews

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Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack

3.7

(based on 20 reviews)

65%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (18)
Stable (17)
Easy to install (15)
Easy to use (15)
Durable (14)

Cons

Poor quality (5)
Scratches car (5)

Best Uses

Road bikes (16)
Small cars (10)
Mountain bikes (9)
Large cars (7)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (13), Avid cyclist (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

Reviewed by 20 customers

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Oct

2007

(15 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A Wonderful Rack

By Katey

from Oakland, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Scratches Car

Best Uses

Convertibles
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack:

Because of my car, I can only use a trunk rack. This is one of the most stable racks on the market, which is what I was looking for. I've had 3 bikes on the rack driving down a bumpy highway, and the rack stayed completely stable.

Sep

2007

(14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Amazing Design + Functionality!

By Robert

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack:

[...] We needed it for the STP to get my wife + friend + I to the starting line + then back home to Seattle. This was so perfect + is actually stylish looking. You will not be sorry if you buy this rack. The only down side is that you cannot open the trunk with the bikes loaded. I tried to open the trunk with 3 bikes loaded + needless to say it was not a good idea. You need this bike rack!

May

2009

(13 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not All That

By tfelter

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Fits Spoilers
Lightweight

Cons

Expensive for what you ge
Scratches Car
Weak Construction

Best Uses

Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack:

I purchased the Bones 3 to use on my 2006 Honda Accord with factory spoiler.[...]The broken pieces were not in the box so I can only conclude that it was shipped this way from Saris. It would appear that although the resin used to form this rack is strong it can also be brittle and the quality control at Saris is lacking.I still decided to fit the rack to my Accord to get a feel for how well it fit and held bikes if I were to exchange it for an unbroken one. The initial set up of the rack was problematic and frustrating in part because of its design and adjustability. I needed to remove and adjust all 3 sets of arms. The extruded aluminum pipe has the tie down trunk straps just run through it and they shift and tangle easily with one another. I found this to be a simple but not very elegant solution to securing the rack to the trunk. Once mounted however, the Saris rack fit over the factory spoiler and was stable.Once mounted on the car the rack proved difficult to fit 2 of the 3 bikes I needed to mount. The only bike that fit easily was a GT that has narrow diameter frame tubing. The larger diameter tubing of the mtb's proved problematic due to the limited cradle size and the thickness of the formed arms. The plastic straps were stiff and difficult to tread into the buckles. So, when all was said and done the Bones 3 provided limited use for me and I did not trust it's long term durability and functionality after receiving it with a cracked/broken cradle and how the larger frame tubes fit the cradels themselves.This is a colorful product with appealing form, but it's execusion was lacking for me.I returned the Saris rack and purchased a Yakima QuickBack 3 rack and while it was $40 more expensive I believe it to be a better designed, stronger, more more well thought out product. In my opinion there is no comparison between the 2 products.tfelter

Aug

2008

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic rack

By bigSNOWutah

from SLC, UT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Large Cars
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack:

I've used this on a Nissan Altima, Honda Element, and Honda Civic and it worked great on all three. The variable angles that this design allows for let you perfect the settings for any car. Much lighter weight than other comparable racks. Drove 80+ on the freeway with no problems. No scratches on car. Buy this rack.

Sep

2007

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

good product

By robertson314

from Grand Prairie, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Large Cars
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack:

What's to say? It's light, durable, and strong. It doesn't scratch the car. It holds the bikes steady. It's easy to install. If you're going to buy a bike rack for your trunk, buy this one.

Feb

2009

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Rack

By rebarman

from Dacula, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

None

Best Uses

Comments about Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack:

After 3 months of researching and talking to other bikers, we decided on this rack and I'm glad we did. It fits our Honda Accord perfectly, and holds the bikes securely even at highway speeds. It's easy to mount and the feet do not scratch the paint.

Apr

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Functional rack!

By Gear Freak

from North of Boston

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Folds flat for storage
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Can't lock rack or bike
Can't open hatchback

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack:

I used this rack for the first time this weekend on my Subaru Forester, and was pleased with the rack's performance. For installing and adjusting the rack for the first time, there is a you-tube video that demonstrates the procedure, which made the installation much easier.

Feb

2009

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Could be better

By gooseberrys

from Corvallis, OR

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to Install
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Weak Construction

Best Uses

Large Cars
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack:

The screws that are used to secure where you place the legs on the center metal tube are made of plastic and quickly stripped out. Thankfully the weight of the bike and the straps holding the rack to the car keep the arms from moving that much, otherwise the rack wouldn't be useful at all.

Jul

2009

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not that great

By Lmsk

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Install
Lightweight

Cons

Too big for my bike
Weak Construction

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack:

I bought my Saris in 2006. I only used it 3 times and the strap broke the last time because a plastic protective insert was missing and the strap rubbed and wore through on one side.
We could fit my husbands bike on the rack easily but my hybrid women's bike had to fit on the outside position only and the bike had to be completely diagonal because it wouldn't fit correctly on the bike.
Once I got the rack set up initially it was pretty easy to put on my car, the next two times. But I won't be buying this rack again. I need one with narrower/smaller bars to hold my bike.

Jun

2010

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Will scratch your car

By JHess

from Louisville, KY

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Doesn't Fit My Car
Scratches Car

Best Uses

Large Cars
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack:

DO NOT BUY THIS FOR A WRX. Despite what the fit guide says on the website it will scratch the hell out of you car because the gap on the trunk is not big enough. Get a Yakima instead.