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69 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
This sturdy bike rack is easy to use, stylish, and functional
The Saris Bones 805 2-bike trunk mount rack stylishly mounts on a cars trunk, securely holding two bikes. Made of curved adjustable plastic arms and legs, this rack will mount over most spoilers and holds each bike at slightly different levels. When not in use, the rack will fold up into a compact block.
To secure the rack to the auto's trunk, position...
Published on September 6, 2006 by L. T. Beasimer
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
You get what you pay for.
Don't use this rack on a nice car. I bought it to use with my "beater." I don't see how you could use this and not scratch your car. The 6 straps are going to pull on your trunk lid and the three rubber feet are going to alter your paint. I was not surprised or disappointed but want you to know. Also, my wife's hardtail (yeh, it's kinda funny) fit on the rack fine,...
Published 10 months ago by Lonnie E. Dooley
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69 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
This sturdy bike rack is easy to use, stylish, and functional, September 6, 2006
This review is from: Saris Bones 805 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
The Saris Bones 805 2-bike trunk mount rack stylishly mounts on a cars trunk, securely holding two bikes. Made of curved adjustable plastic arms and legs, this rack will mount over most spoilers and holds each bike at slightly different levels. When not in use, the rack will fold up into a compact block.
To secure the rack to the auto's trunk, position the arms and legs, and place the largest clip hooked around the top of the trunk. The medium sized clips hook along the sides and the smallest clips hook on the bottom of the trunk. Once in place tighten the straps to secure.
Now the rack is ready for the bikes. Each bike is secured to the rack with three quick fasten ratcheting straps. One strap wraps around the seat tube while the other two secure the top tube. The next bike goes on in the opposite direction with the same fastening straps in reverse. Women's bikes may require a crossbar adapter for proper fastening.
This sturdy bike rack is easy to use, stylish, and functional. Saris is so confident in the quality of this system, that they provide a lifetime warranty.
PROS:
Simple to install and remove
Designed for all weather use
Lifetime warranty
CONS:
Front tire is permitted limited movement
Does not secure to the auto in a way that can deter theft
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
Worth every penny, September 17, 2006
This review is from: Saris Bones 805 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
I did a lot of looking before purchasing this rack. I ended up buying it at a local bike shop because I wanted to see it first. I have a Honda Accord coupe - 2 door - and the fit is just right for the car. We also have a van and the abiltiy to work on both is very handy. Setup is easy and the bikes are held firmly. I had used another rack previously that was loaned by a friend. It was very unstable compared to the Saris Bones.....
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent Rack, November 2, 2006
This review is from: Saris Bones 805 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
I have had a few different racks in the same price range. This is by far the BEST rack I have ever bought. The first time I used it, I traveled 600 miles- the bike didn't move. It's not hard to set up and really grips the bike - I highly recommend it.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
Solid, except for one thing, April 23, 2007
This review is from: Saris Bones 805 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
I have one and use it. Overall, I can only say it is beautiful, like they say. That is not really what I want, though. I want easy and functional. It is also both. It is solid and sturdy. The reason I don't give it 5 stars is, the screws that you use to turn and secure the main mounts are made of a kind of plastic. The result for me has been that one of them has already lost its threading (after three uses), and when I turn it, it just rotates, but doesn't connect and secure the mount as well as I would like. I would have expected a bit more from a bike rack that cost me over $ 100. It would have cost the company probably an extra $ 1 or less to make those screws some kind of metal. Thus, I give it four stars.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
Easy to use, sturdy, May 15, 2009
This review is from: Saris Bones 805 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
It's surprising how easy it is to strap this onto my Prius and pull it back off. It only takes about 2-3 minutes to put it into place, and the same again to put two bikes on it. It took a bit of getting used to how the tie straps work, but once I did, it's quick and easy. The rack is also very light. But the bikes stay very firmly in place. We drove four hours with these over both small state roads and interstate highways, and the bikes barely wobbled, we never feared them sliding or falling off.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Great Rack!, August 29, 2007
I love this rack. Have used it for over a month with no problems and no worry. Just took a 400 miles trip (freeway and city)and the bikes did great. I love how the Saris holds the bike will away from the trunk and the bumper. No more bumper scratches. I found when placing 2 bikes on the rack it helps to have another person lift the bikes and the other person retighten the straps to take out the slack, if you don't do this the top leg will not sit firmly on the trunk. I love this rack..I literally don't think about the bikes...I just know they are well supported and safe.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Solid choice, Excellent Customer Service, July 16, 2008
This review is from: Saris Bones 805 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
After extensive research of reviews, I purchased a Saris Bones 2 for our car . The Saris rack is versatile and well-designed. It even has stickers where you can record your optimal angle (of the rack) so you can have a quick setup in future uses.
It can be hard to get the bikes on and the bike-securing straps are hard to pull, but you get used to it. I called to ask for a longer stabilizer strap which they are sending for free. Their customer service is top notch.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Works Great on my Miata, January 20, 2009
This review is from: Saris Bones 805 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
This is a beautifully designed product. I'm using it to haul one road bike on the turnk of my Miata. All the other manufacturers said I'd have to install a trailer hitch to haul bikes on a Miata. This works great, leaves no marks, folds up nice and easy to store in my trunk while riding.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent, June 14, 2009
This review is from: Saris Bones 805 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
I did a lot of research and agonizing over which rack to get. I've been very happy with this. I was a little nervous at first because of my brand new bike 'hanging out' in the open with concrete flying by at 60 miles per hour, but my anxiety has been relieved. I even called Saris after I got it to make sure I had it on correctly and had the right adjustments. I own a 2000 Honda Civic 4 door sedan and this fits just fine. When I first put it on, I had it strapped so tight that the top leg kept sliding up the trunk and then on to the back window as I was tightening the straps. After speaking to a Saris representative, I realized I had it on too tight. Once you get it on where the straps aren't loose, put your bike on and then re-check your straps. There will still be a some 'give' when you push down on the middle of the strap, but gently push the entire rack back and forth. If it doesn't slide and your entire car is moving, you can be certain that it's on tight enough. I was also nervous about it sitting on my back bumper because it's just plastic, but it has been just fine. The rack weighs all of 10 pounds and one bike is only about 35 pounds. When you consider the weight distribution between the 3 legs, it really isn't that heavy at all. A suggestion that was offered by Saris was to keep a small bottle of Windex and a clean towel in the trunk. Whenever you put the rack on, just spray the areas on your trunk and bumper where the feet rest and make sure there isn't any debris on the rubber feet and you won't have any scratches. Great suggestion and works like a charm. I take my rack off after each use and haven't had any problems with my paint. Once you get the arms in the right position, there are little stickers you can use on the tube itself to help you find the correct alignment the next time. I've gotten used to just leaving the legs locked in their correct positions and then throwing it in the trunk. I also keep a ripped T-shirt that I use to tie my front wheel to the frame of my bike. Otherwise, your front wheel might bang around and hit the bumper. Perhaps that wouldn't cause any problems, but I at least feel better. I've not had 2 bikes on the rack, so I can't say how that would work. There is a sway strap that wraps around the frame under your seat that works great as well. I forgot to strap it once and noticed my bike moving in the rear view mirror. After attaching the strap, I had no problems. One other observation....I've read comments from people who complained that the screws are made of plastic and that the holes were eventually stripped. I could see how that would be a problem for those who over tighten the screws to compensate for their fear the rack is going to collapse. The fix is to simply not over tighten them. I use just 2 fingers to tighten the screw until it firmly stops. I could probably put another couple of turns into the screw if I used my entire arm, but then I would eventually be one of those complaining about the 'cheap screws'. Replacing them with metal screws would allow you to over tighten them and perhaps even damage the aluminum tube. Perhaps that is the reason Saris made them with plastic. At any rate, I have been very happy with the rack and would highly recommend it.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
You get what you pay for., November 1, 2009
This review is from: Saris Bones 805 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
Don't use this rack on a nice car. I bought it to use with my "beater." I don't see how you could use this and not scratch your car. The 6 straps are going to pull on your trunk lid and the three rubber feet are going to alter your paint. I was not surprised or disappointed but want you to know. Also, my wife's hardtail (yeh, it's kinda funny) fit on the rack fine, but my full suspension Kona wouldn't fit on the rack even if I loosened the carrying arms and moved them in. So, yeh, I guess I am a little disappointed. Road bikes and hardtails with big, open frames will fit nicely.
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