Photos of trunk mounted bike rack

AdamKPL · 07-10-2009, 10:38 AM

With regards to someone who mentioned this:

"The weight of the bikes seemed to pull the upper legs off the glass while driving. Might try readjusting to stop this bouncing. I have mine adjusted to a perfect arc shape, maybe a slightly more V shape would lend better support."

BEWARE: I've used the Saris Bones 3 for a few trips and have noticed the same thing, I dont have super light aluminum bikes and last weekend put 3 mountain bikes on the rack including 2 cheapo bikes which are heavier....after a 2 hour trip the rear bumper was dented in where the saris bones rests. Fortunately after a few days it has straightened out by itself, however i will no longer be using this rack and have one for sale.

Linda513 · 08-11-2009, 05:22 PM

Just got a Saris Bones 2 and I can't figure out where to put the side straps. Can anyone tell me where they go, or have photos? Thanks.

07-10-2009, 10:38 AM	#21
AdamKPL Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Hampton, Connecticut Posts: 102 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Touring Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Photos of trunk mounted bike rack With regards to someone who mentioned this: "The weight of the bikes seemed to pull the upper legs off the glass while driving. Might try readjusting to stop this bouncing. I have mine adjusted to a perfect arc shape, maybe a slightly more V shape would lend better support." BEWARE: I've used the Saris Bones 3 for a few trips and have noticed the same thing, I dont have super light aluminum bikes and last weekend put 3 mountain bikes on the rack including 2 cheapo bikes which are heavier....after a 2 hour trip the rear bumper was dented in where the saris bones rests. Fortunately after a few days it has straightened out by itself, however i will no longer be using this rack and have one for sale. __________________ 08 Classic Silver Metallic Touring Package #3 04-08 \| 03 Nissan Maxima SE 6-Speed 03-04 \| 00 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 01-03 \| 00 Nissan Maxima SE 5-Speed Rubber Mats, Reverse Beep Disable, Garmin Nuvi 755t, Passport 8500 Hardwired, Sirius (SC-C1+TOY-SC1), Sirius antenna in spoiler, ALL door unlock, Mobil 1 Synthetic 0W-30, 42/40 PSI, 15" Prius Rims + Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi for the winter, Plastic step on the bumper for the dog

08-11-2009, 05:22 PM	#22
Linda513 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: us Posts: 12 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Photos of trunk mounted bike rack Just got a Saris Bones 2 and I can't figure out where to put the side straps. Can anyone tell me where they go, or have photos? Thanks.

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