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Saris Bones RS Trunk Rack - 3-Bike

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Item # 778039

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The Saris Bones RS bike rack attaches securely to the trunk of your car and carries up to 3 bicycles.

Rack is designed to carry nearly any bike, including road, mountain and children's bikes; not intended for use with tandem or recumbent bikes
Ratcheting system fits a wide range of vehicles, from sedans to mini-vans
Rubber-coated clips and steel-belted bands attach the rack to your vehicle
Pivoting anti-sways and hold-downs easily adjust to stabilize bikes during transport
Integrated locking system secures the rack to your vehicle

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Saris Bones RS Trunk Rack - 3-Bike Customer Reviews

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Saris Bones RS Trunk Rack - 3-Bike

4.2

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Stable (5)
Durable (4)
Easy to install (4)
Easy to use (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Road bikes (5)
Mountain bikes (4)
Small cars (4)

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- Avid cyclist (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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REVIEWS

Reviewed by 5 customers

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Mar

2009

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Stable, sturdy and a quick, easy setup

By Big Jim Slade

from Des Moines, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Saris Bones RS Trunk Rack - 3-Bike:

I'm using the Saris Bones RS with my Kia Rio and love it. It's very quick and easy to setup and take down, and it's very sturdy as well. I was initially concerned about side-to-side motion, but this thing is solid. It's also got a locking mechanism on it to prevent any unintended release of the ratcheting mechanism. All-in-all a very good quality product.

Sep

2010

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The perfect rack!

By Nate_

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Security
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Large Cars
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Saris Bones RS Trunk Rack - 3-Bike:

I'm not much for writing reviews, but, this product has worked so wonderfully that I felt compelled to help others in their search. Like most people, I do a lot of research prior to making a purchase. I've had a few racks in the past and have both a car and a jeep, so I knew a bit about what I was looking for. This rack is the result of excellent consumer research, engineering, and testing.

You don't have to spend extra for locks to secure it to your car and you can use your existing chain lock to secure all of your bikes to the rack. Although there are only two straps, they are wide, strong, and can wratched as tight as you want, so your bike won't move an inch even while going 70 MPH around turns on a open highway. The rubber coating on both the straps and their hooks prevents harm to your car's paint and won't dent the metal even if you really crank down on the built in wratchets. The fact that they wratchet and are contained within the rack makes for a very clean cut device (you won't be that car with a dozen straps flapping around in the wind). It holds three mountain bikes well and you won't have to worry about them rocking back into your car thanks to the three stabilizer straps per bike. Putting it on and securing your bike only takes about 45 seconds.

Simply stated... fork over the extra few bucks. I guarantee it's worth every penny and then some. (and there are always returns if you don't like it.)

May

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Worth the $$$

By Ravensfan

from Delaware

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Price

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Saris Bones RS Trunk Rack - 3-Bike:

I am a fan of Saris products as they just seem to work. I bought the bones 3 as a gift to myself, but realized it did not fit my car w/spoiler. That is when I 1st discovered the RS and I have been salivating for almost a year for the right deal. features/simplicity/quality of this product blow any other rear mounted rack out of the water. I feel very secure transporting bikes with this rack (all others I am constantly stopping to check them). The guide tells you exactly what notch to set for proper fitting on your vehicle and than crank it down. [...] If your considering but hung up over the money, just do it! Time saved and worry free travel will justify the difference almost instantly.

Service and delivery comments:

1st off they call it "standard free delivery". 24 hours from order to front door seems anything but standard. How do you top that unless you can print the product out on your printer. Way to go REI/UPS!

Nov

2011

3.0

like it, don't love it

By Dutch from Eugene

from Eugene, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Weak Construction

Best Uses

Large Cars
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Saris Bones RS Trunk Rack - 3-Bike:

I bought this rack with the intention that I would not have to buy 2-3 cheap, flimsy racks over the next few years. Overall, it's very sturdy and stable. I like the belt/ratchet system that locks....easy to put on/take off without having to wrap/tuck straps all the way around the tailgate. I want there to be something that secures the front tire. It's very heavy, which I equate with the overall sturdiness. Unfortunately in the first month, one of the yellow plastic handles that clamp the rack in position snapped in half. customer service sent me a replacement pack of handles, but they should be made of a sturdier material. This one isn't cheap, so I expect it to work perfectly every time.

Service and delivery comments:

REI shipping was phenomenal.

Oct

2011

4.0

Works with spoilers

By Tri Sam

from Virginia

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Stable

Cons

Hard to Install or Use

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Saris Bones RS Trunk Rack - 3-Bike:

It took awhile to figure out which setting to use at first, but once I did, it is very sturdy and carries two triathlon bikes very well. It can not hold 3 triathlon bikes though. Works with my Mitsubishi Lancer 2003 with spoiler and it seemed to be the only one in the market that would work for my car.

Recommend it