Saris Bones RS 3Bike Trunk Mount Rack
Brand: Saris Average Rating 14 reviews No More Hassle with Mounting: Saris Bones 3 Bike Rack A major ...
No More Hassle with Mounting: Saris Bones 3 Bike Rack A major of the issue with trunk-mounted racks has long been the straps. With the Saris Bones RS 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack, the straps have been removed. An innovative way has been employed instead: a ratcheting system with rubber-coated clips and steel-belted bands. Aside from getting rid of clumsy, difficult to rely on straps, this rack likewise minimizes the inconvenience of engaged in a struggle with the bikes when you put them onto a roof rack. The Saris Bones 3 bike rack is at the most hassle-free place possible–right in front of you, on the back of your vehicle. The pivoting, anti-sway body grips may be tilted for more outstanding bike stability and the support arms may be moved closer together or further detached to fit just regarding any type of bike from road to mountain, adult to child This sort of bike rack is stable and very safe. It has a scheme allows itself to be mounted more speedily to nearly any kind of vehicle or model of car, starting from reasonably little sedans to utterly big mini vans, even if there is a rear spoiler on the vehicle. Saris Bones 3 bike rack enables you to be capable to save much more energy for the trail or even the road. It may safely carry up to three bikes as it has been deliberately made with the adaptable kind of plastic legs and arms. It may mount over almost all kinds of spoilers and holds each of the bikes at comparatively dissimilar levels. When the Saris Bones 3 bike rack is not in use, you may fold the rack up into a comparatively compact block. The locking straps are superb and the key genuinely does as promoted. They have a lot of torque with the ratchet system so be cautious not to over tighten. The bike is very stable once strapped in. The straps themselves are genuinely easy to secure and to release. Setting up the rack on the car will take little effort the original time. When you want to take it off, you merely give the straps a lot of slack and then remove the rack from the car. This will in a literal sense take you 20-40 seconds to remove it from the car. You may even open the trunk with the rack on. The Saris Bones 3 bike rack is in truth very easy to use as it is regarded as highly functional. Moreover, it is likewise one of the most stylish bike racks to date. Saris is exceedingly convinced that their scheme is made of the utmost quality, and that they provide their patrons with a highly effective lifetime warranty, which is such a outstanding deal since the item prices at $251.99 in local stores near you. more info
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Saris Bones RS – Great Design, but has issues
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I searched many optional Trunk type universal Racks. This was about $100 more expensive that the rest, but I purchase because the design features seemed really nice.
I liked the ratcheting ties and the four point hold as opposed to the others six point.
The Round boots seemed ok, but appeared too hard and would damage the paint as opposed to the others using a very soft foam.
My big issues were the straps. Too long, difficult to use and always in the way during loading / unloading.
Other issue was my new rack had a defective frame support mount. Thy added a feature where you could move them out of the way during loading/ unloaded and one of the three did not work.
I emailed them on Monday and gave them the whole story, figuring they would send me a small part to fix it. I never heard back from them so I returned the rack.
Great Bones
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Saris Bones RS 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack I bought the RS-3 as our new Passat 3.6 4-motion would not allow a hitch mount. I was very concerned about stability of the rack, the attached bikes and the finish/paintwork of the car. In a word (or so) no problems. The 2 mountain bikes we carry are rock steady on the rack, the rack is rock solid on the car and the paint hasn’t suffered at all.
I recommend a thorough reading and understanding of the instructions and then a rereading and “dry mounting run”. Given you mount the carrier correctly, it’s a superior product worth the superior price. Make sure that the rack fasteners and cups are clean as should be the trunk lid of the car. It also works very well on my wife’s M3.
This rack works as promised
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased this rack based on the reviews and it works as promised. The install went well and the rack fits secure to the back of my car. There is plenty of adjustment.
The guy from NC should use his head before writing a negative review about this rack. The rack comes locked from the factory and if you unlock each side, the straps release and work perfectly.
Great rack!
It doesn’t get any better
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Never had to even look at the instructions for this bike rack; I had watched the demo a couple of times, and the rack installed exactly as the video had shown. This is a rock-solid bike rack, and installation/removal couldn’t be more of a breeze — 30 seconds to one minute. For me, this rack is well worth the money. I have carried two bikes on it with no problems at all, but as another person stated in their review, the bikes do need their front wheel/handlebars secured so they don’t move around (“yes/no” movement). I think this is a normal situation when a bike is suspended and moving on anything; I just use a small nylon harness to loop through the bike wheel and the bike itself to correct this “problem”. The bikes are extremely secure, and for the first time, I don’t worry at all about them falling off. Hands down, this is the ultimate in bike transport if you are going to use a trunk mount rack.
Saris = FAIL
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Ok, so I got this for my BMW. Paid $[...] bucks, expecting a near flawless experience. Not happening. Firstly, the instructions look like they were run off of a copy machine in the basement office. Secondly, they are NOT nearly detailed enough. I have seen better instructions included with Chinese disposable furniture.
SO I go online and watch the installation video. Seems simple enough. I get it positioned on my car and I can’t get the the ratcheting straps to release. I double check the instructions and make sure the ratchet handle is DOWN (Yep, it is). I then begin to tug hard enough that I am now worried that I will lose my grip on this thing and send it careening of my car. SO I say to myself “enough of this” and it is now awaiting its return pick up back to Amazon for a refund.
Did I get a defective rack? Maybe. But for a supposedly top-o-the-line trunk mount rack, Saris should at least do some QC before letting these things ship.
SARIS = FAIL.
A very convenient rack
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After watching the video and reading the instructions, I had to spend a few minutes playing with it to see exactly how to release the straps and raise the support bars.
Now I can put it on the vehicle or remove it in 2 minutes tops.
I like the fact that the rubber feet rest on the metal part of my Forester’s rear hatch and not on the glass like so may other trunk-mounting racks.
It holds the bike frames rock solid, but you will need a bungy cord or something to keep the bikes front tire from swaying.
I was hesitant to pay so much for a rack, but the convenience is worth it. I can drive to the bike trail, take off the bike, then unhook the Bones RS and just stick it in the trunk.
Another nice thing is the ratcheting/locking rubber coated steel straps do not require you to pull over and re-tighten every hour on a long trip.
Have bike will ride
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is such a slick bike rack. I love it. My sister has one and now I do too. Easy, fast, and safe. What more could I ask for? Okay more time to use it.
Best Bike Rack
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought the Bones RS for use on my 2003 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon. I recently completed a 1200 mile trip with two bikes on the back of my car using this rack and the rack was on as tight at the end of the trip as it was when I started out. I would say this rack is as stable and sturdy as any trailer hitch type rack but costs only half as much.
I have previously owned both Thule and Yakima racks and found neither would stay securely mounted to the back of my car. The problems with these racks was that because of the design of the rear of the Subaru, either the ends of the bent metal grips at the ends of the straps weren’t sufficiently long enough to securely grip the car (Thule) or the nylon straps and buckles would not maintain tension (Yakima) and in both cases the racks would inevitably loosen up after several miles of driving. I considered installing a receiver and hitch type rack, but it would have cost me $500 and if I sold the car I would have to pay again to install a hitch receiver on whatever I bought. The Bones RS eliminated all these problems.
The rack is very sturdy, goes on quite easily, and stays very tight even after prolonged driving. The use of metal straps and a ratchets for tensioning is a huge improvement over trying to tighten nylon straps with plastic buckles.
As for cons:
1. You have to be careful not to over tighten the metal straps when you mount the rack as it then becomes difficult to release tension on the straps for removal.
2. The plastic straps for securing the bikes to the rack can get in the way when mounting or removing a bike.
Overall I would highly recommend this bike rack. It is as secure as a hitch type rack for a lot less cost and you don’t have to worry about straps loosening up.
Love This Rack!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had been looking for a trunk rack for a while, I had a Thule rack that I used last summer for a trip to Nova Scotia that was horrible. I almost lost the bikes (only 2) 4 times, and it was very difficult to get the straps to stay tight. I have only used this rack a couple of times so far, but I love it. It is easy to apply to the trunk, no extra straps to fight with, and best of all it actually held my bike in place without any slipping, or even much bouncing at all even at highway speeds. I can’t wait to travel with my bike this summer! I highly recommend this rack.
Best bike rack ever
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you need a trunk mounted back rack this is the one to get by far. Very will thought out and constructed. Holds the bikes with no sway when strapped in properly. Easy to mount and use. Simply the best.
Simple and convenient bike rack
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been using this rack for a few weeks now, and I really like it. The initial set-up took a little while, mostly because the fit guide is online, rather than in the instructions, so we had to guess a little bit to set it in the right notch for my Saab 9-3. But after that it’s very easy to install and remove from the car. It’s also very stable and the bikes are very secure. I love the feature that locks the rack to the car – I don’t know of any other bike rack that does that. So if you have a cable lock, you can also lock your bike to the bike rack to deter theft. All in all I’m very pleased with this purchase.
Saris Bones RS 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack RULES
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Like most of us, when I found myself considering a trunk mount bike rack, I was worried about possible damage to the paint job on my new Toyota Camry Hybrid. No worries! Right out of the box, the Saris Bones RS 3-Bike rack mounted onto the trunk in minutes, held the bike firmly in place while the car hustled to make my riding start time, held the bike firmly for the next four days as I tested it in all types of driving situations, DID NOT damage the car OR the bike, was a breeze to remove, and compact to store. Thanks Saris, for such a well thought out product! More expensive than some other models, but constructed with an eye for holding its resale value.
Nice Universal Rack
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this rack to haul my bike around. I drive a Cadillac CTS-v. The rack works as Saris markets. I have not hauled three bikes but have done two. No problems what so ever. The rack secures nicely to my trunk lid. The fit is a little awkward as the suction cup brace things don’t fit well on the edge of my trunk lid BUT the rack still secures nicely – doesn’t move around, doesn’t damage the pain, doesn’t bend or scratch the trunk lid.
One thing that was not mentioned in the instructions is the fact that the front wheel kind of swings (from the unrestricted turning of the bars and wheel) back and forth in the wind. I used a small bungee cord to tie the front wheel to the rack. This isn’t a big deal and the wheel wasn’t turning back and forth to much but I simply want everything solidly attached and not moving. Plus if for some reason my skewer decided to vibrate loose and let my $400 front wheel fall from the bike, the bungee will hold on to it. – probably a bit over protective on my part.
Overall this rack is nice. The locking straps work great and the key really does as advertised. They have plenty of torque with the ratchet system so be careful not to over tighten. The bike is very stable once strapped in. The straps themselves are VERY easy to secure and to release. Installing the rack on the car took a little effort the first time. Now it takes all of 30 seconds – 45 seconds if I lock the straps. Taking it off consists of giving the straps some slack and then simply removing the rack from the car. Literally it takes 15-30 seconds to remove it from the car. You can open the trunk with the rack on. You may have to assist it when you hit the “pop trunk button” but opening the trunk is no problem – obviously don’t try to open the trunk with a bike on the rack.
Great rack overall. I would highly recommend this rack!
Sturdy frame, very poor straps/bindings
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The plastic binding straps (for mounting the bikes) on this rack scratch and damage the paint job and furthermore, do not offer sufficiently tight way to secure the bikes. This makes the bikes wobble and bounce on the road and increases the potential to damage. Very, very bad design by some person who obviously does not bike or use this product. Save your money and get the Thule — any of the Thule’s have rubberized straps that won’t kill the paint job and at the same time offer a tighter grip on the bikes.