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07-09-2009, 02:50 PM | #1 |
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Trunk Mount - Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack & New MT Bike
Hey everyone, just wanted to share with you this trunk mount bike rack called the Saris. Rhymes with yaris... lol.
This is how I'll be transporting my bicycle from now on. Anyways, here's some pictures and a link to the website of the product. The bike is a Mongoose Snare, bought at walmart. Nothing too hardcore, just need something to ride around the block or some trails to get some exercise. http://www.saris.com/p-300-bones-2-bike.aspx (Sorry for the bad quality pics, took it with my cell phone)
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07-10-2009, 02:42 AM | #2 |
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Thanks for the pics. I have a Saris Bones but with the ability to carry 3 bikes.
That carrier has 4 legs instead of three, which just seems more stable. I haven't even tried it out yet on the Yaris. Usually, it is just my own bike, but I thought I would like the ability to transport a couple of friend's bikes. Only downside is that the 3 bike carrier sticks out farther. Perhaps I should trade someone. My carpooling buddy with the Yaris has a bike carrier that is smaller, (non-Saris), but I don't like the way it is secured to the car, and his has to be slightly off-center due to the rear wiper. I like the way the Saris clears the wiper. I had seen some posts from a year or so ago that used the hitch mount, which looked rather clean. However, there was a lot of discussion, both pro and con about not mounting a trailer hitch, even for a bicycle. BTW, Saris is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Just had a get a plug in for the Badger State !! Last edited by Revsson; 07-10-2009 at 02:45 AM. Reason: Added Saris location info. |
07-10-2009, 07:03 AM | #3 |
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i remember that post with the hitch rack, looks very clean. I've seen a red yaris in my area with a hitch rack. I'd go with one if I could. The Saris Bones 2 isn't a bad rack, but I wouldn't recommend it for long distance trips. It seems more for short distances.
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07-10-2009, 08:07 AM | #4 |
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Be careful with that rack, if the bike swings it will do some nasty stuff to the plastics on your Yaris!
I have an old bike shuttle that holds the bikes vertically to the car (as opposed to horizontally) but I have yet to use it on the Yaris as I either steal the wife's minivan or take my Jeep when I haul my Cannondales! But now that we live within five miles of one of the largest natural areas in Texas, I can ride to some of the best trails in the state! Five miles in the other direction I can be at a city park that has an intricate network of trails that run along a creek valley for several miles in both directions. If it just wasn't so dang hot here right now! Cheers! M2 |
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07-10-2009, 10:06 AM | #6 |
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I changed how the Saris is seated, in the instructions it says its suppose to have more of an arc... so I think the guy that put it on yesterday on my car didn't put it on right. Here's some pictures again with it reseated ... I think it's more stable now but it still worries me a little bit because the top arm that touches the windows leaves its spot a bit when a bike actually is hung on the rack. I'm not sure if it's suppose to do that...hmmm. You can see this in the last picture.. One problem I found so far is that there are black plastic screws to tighten the arms and I'm pretty sure they can be easily broken so I'll be checking a hardware store to see if I can find any metal screws which won't break. Even with the arm (top arm... touching the window) hanging away a bit, it seems pretty stable... haven't driven far with it yet... so we'll see. ^^
Here's some better quality pics. |
07-10-2009, 10:23 AM | #7 |
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That pressure point on the rear window doesn't seem like a good idea.
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07-10-2009, 10:41 AM | #8 |
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Plus the straps resting on your rear spoiler. It could end in tears quite easily.
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07-10-2009, 11:24 AM | #9 |
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Thanks for the pics, looks good.
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is going down on the lower pads. It worked well on my Geo Metro for several years without trouble. Quote:
mentioned, with the weight of the bike, now you have that upper pad coming away from the window. I wouldn't like that, though the straps are still holding it in place. It also seems as though the bike is farther away from the bumper, which could be a good thing. I'll have to try mine out before I make too many comments, but I think I might try to have the side straps go to the area above the tail lights for more lateral support. I haven't had any problems with those screws coming loose, but I do know what you mean. Also, looking at the upper strap hooks, your's looks different than mine. Not sure how old your's is, but mine has the larger S hooks on the top. Have a look at the pdf? http://www.saris.com/pdfManuals/300.pdf My buddy has an older one in grey, which I will have to check out the size of his S hooks. If I get a chance, I'll take some pics. Mine is blue and newer, (bought it used). I would think the grey would look better with my MM HB, but I suppose it doesn't matter since I haven't used it on the Yaris yet. |
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07-13-2009, 01:36 PM | #11 | |
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07-14-2009, 12:39 PM | #12 |
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k, thanks Revsson, I believe you're right. The first way was correct. So far its been holding up good the first way I had it.
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