Saris Bones
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Saris Bones. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
5 reasons to buy
- The curved mounting arm means the bikes sit at different heights, reducing “interference” between bikes.
- Reviewers find Saris Bones quick and easy to install.
- Experts and buyers say the Bones holds the bikes securely in place with “minimal sway” while driving.
- The Bones folds into a compact package for easier storage.
- Experts praise the low weight, one highlighting that this allows the trunk door to stay open, unlike heavier trunk racks.
7 reasons not to buy
- Attaching bikes without a horizontal top tube requires purchasing a virtual top tube accessory like Saris’s Bike Beam.
- The “cheap,” “flimsy” plastic screws that lock the rack arms strip easily and require replacement. Saris sells Bones Knobs on their site, indicating their knowledge of this problem.
- Reviewers feel the included instructions are subpar, most relying on third-party video instructions.
- Owners say the attachment clips and metal buckles can scratch vehicle paint.
- The rack obscures the license plate on certain vehicles, according to testers and owners.
- A reviewer demonstrates that some smaller kids’ bikes won’t fit.
- There is no mechanism to lock the rack to one’s vehicle, making it easy to steal.
Bottom line
The Saris Bones is a lightweight trunk rack available in two and three-bike versions. The Bones EX fits more vehicles. Experts and owners appreciate its ability to fold for storage and how securely the bikes stay in place during transit. They also find it quick and simple to install. The most noteworthy complaints include blocked license plates, incompatibility with bikes that lack a top tube, the risk of scratching the vehicle’s paint, and the “cheap” plastic screws. Despite these shortcomings, the Saris Bones is considered a good option at this price point.BikeRide finds and shows you the best prices of the bikes you want to buy. Prices constantly change and it’s impossible to compare them all yourself.
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