The Saris Bones 801 3Bike Trunk Mount Rack Gray

The arrival of more technologically superior cycles, with the progressive loss of extra work out room, biking fans are tempted to take their bikes in their cars and find some wide space for them to cruise on their lovely vehicles and have all the exercise they can get.

Trunk mounts are especially advantageous if your vehicle doesn’t have a trailer hitch, roof rack or a rear tire mount, and are very compatible with SUVs. The Saris Bones Bike rack promises to be as helpful as it can be in answering the trunk mount rack needs of its end users- or does it? Read on to find out.

Key Features

* A 3-bike trunk mounted rack conceived by the famous designer Fabio Pedrini

* Heavy-duty recyclable plastic construction

* Ratcheting anti-sway straps to secure and stabilize bikes to the rack’s arms

* An arched design that fits over most car spoilers

* Articulated rubber feet protect finish

* Gallery-like design that makes bikes accessible

* A lifetime warranty (now that’s a real gem!)

The Unit

The product appears to mix form and function- in fact, the unit measures a rather compact 22 x 19.5 x 8”, and clocks in at 13 lbs.

The rack’s gallery-worthy design seems to be a statement of its style, construction, convenience and durability; as a matter of fact, Bicycling Magazine has given the unit a 4.5 out of 5 stars score for its overall form factor and handiness.

The rack, or rather, the Bones is relatively easy to install onto car latches, and would even appear to fit conveniently among many contours. The Bones’ ratchet straps keep bikes tight to the rack’s arms, coordinated with the unit’s handy anti-sways and the articulated rubber feet to shield your vehicle from damage. All in all, the arched design could fit practically any vehicle, be it a sedan or a minivan.

The Bones 3 bike rack can contend for the market’s most environmentally-friendly rack, thanks to its recyclable plastic build. The injection-molded arms and legs are guaranteed to never waste away to rust, and are capable of handling the maximum capacity of 3 bikes with relative ease. The rack’s arms separate the bikes at different levels, ensuring that they won’t bump and scratch each other while they are hauled for the ride.

The lifetime warranty from its manufacturer is a real plus on its part, and can surely make you delighted in case of repairs.

Where to get it

Amazon.com puts the Saris Bones bike rack at a price of $143.99, with eligibility for its Super Saver Shipping promo. Now that, if you ask us, is a true bargain.