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The Bones RS Trunk Mount was created by Saris to meet the needs of busy biking families. The rack carries up three bikes of any size--easily accessible on the trunk of your car and replaces annoying strap-based mounting systems with a secure ratcheting system. The Bones RS ratcheting mount eliminates straps and replaces them with rubber--coated clips and steel--belted bands that offer a quick, secure fit on a wide variety of vehicles from sedans to minivans. The Bones RS also features pivoting, anti--sway frame grips that can be tilted for greater bike stability on the rack. Meanwhile, the bike support arms can be moved closer together or farther apart to fit just about any bike style--from road-to-mountain and adult-to-child. For additional security, the Bones RS also includes an integrated locking system to prevent theft. The Bones RS Trunk Rack is built in Madison, Wisconsin and carries a limited lifetime warranty.
 The Bones RS mounts securely on a wide range of vehicles, from sedans to minivans--all without straps. |
Product Description
The Bones RS features steel bands replacing nylon straps for a more secure fit that does not need adjustment.
- Replaces straps with a pair of steel-belted bands and two tightening ratchets
- Provides a stable and secure fit
- The first "set it and forget it" rear rack
- Adjusts to fit most vehicles
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| Unit of Sale | Each |
| Number of Bikes | 3 |
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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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!
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!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great product, not perfect, but surely the best on the market
I was on the verge of buying and mounting a trailer hitch to achieve the stability and safety I wanted. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Don R. Hamilton
Great Bike Rack - Made in Madison, Wisconsin
I'd been looking at this rack for some time. So, when I purchased a new vehicle, a 2012 Subaru Outback, I looked seriously at this rack. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Shoppingmaller
Awesome Rack...Worth the price premium
If I had to summarize this product in one word it would be "AWESOME". Compared to the Bones 2 rack (which I also have owned), this rack is 5x easier to set up, as well as more... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cincy Agent
4.5 Stars!
I spent quite some time researching the Saris, Thule, and Yakima bike racks before settling on the Saris Bones RS. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Illinifan
NICE RACK!!!
I bought this rack a few months ago and have used it many times using two different vehicles. After following the manufacturer's mounting recommendations, I found that this thing... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jersey Shaker
Nice Rack!
This works really well. I've had it for well over a year (probably about a year and a half) and it works really well). I am a commuter cyclist (and military dude). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Rick
If you have the $ it's worth it
Summary: If it would be hard for you to spend this much on a bike rack, you can certainly get serviceable ones for less (I recommend Super Joe 3). Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. Turney
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I did look at lots of reviews for a variety of bike racks. I was not desiring to have lots of straps to have to secure to different points on my car. Read more
Published 8 months ago by K. Barros
Sturdy, reliable, great product!
Great product. Very sturdy. Does not scratch the car as other cheaper bike racks did. The bikes mount with ease and do not move around. Highly recommended! :)
Published 9 months ago by vega
Great, but with one annoyance
I needed I bike rack for my carbon fiber race bike and ended up settling on this one. It hasn't been 24 hours yet since I've been using it but I must say that so far it has met all... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jermaine Stewart
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