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Color Black
Brand Saris
Item Dimensions LxWxH 19.79 x 8.75 x 22.31 inches
Load Capacity 35 Pounds
Mounting Type Trunk Mount,Trunk Rack,Strap Mount
Vehicle Service Type
Car
Material
Composite
Item Weight
11 Pounds
Is Foldable
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About this item

  • LIGHTWEIGHT YET STRONG: Bones EX weighs only 11 pounds but boasts the strongest frame on the market, ensuring durability and long-lasting reliability.
  • EXTENSIVE VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY: Fits 90% of top-selling vehicles, including those with spoilers, making it one of the most versatile trunk racks available.
  • PREMIUM BIKE PROTECTION: Equipped with premium bike hold downs that are easy to use and quick to load, ensuring your bikes stay secure during transport.
  • RUST-FREE AND DURABLE: Made from injection-molded arms and legs, the Bones EX rack is built to last and maintain its strength even after years of use.
  • SLEEK AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN: Features articulated rubber feet to protect your vehicle's paint, along with a streamlined strap management system for a clean and efficient look.
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    WHICH BIKE RACK IS BEST FOR ME?

    In the car rack world, there are three locations to choose from: trunk, hitch and roof. We only manufacture trunk and hitch racks. If you’re looking for something specific to fit inside vans, SUVs and trucks, we have the Traps Single and Traps Triple Track.

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Saris Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Rack

Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Rack

A Leg Above the Rest

The Bones trunk rack made a name for itself in the mid-90’s, and 25 years later it’s doing it again. How? By expanding its vehicle compatibility to fit 20% more of the most popular vehicles, including those with spoilers.

Featuring a unique arched leg, the Bones EX gracefully avoids contact with most plastic spoilers found on many of the best-selling sedans, hatch backs and SUVs. This simple, yet game-changing design by Fabio Pedrini transformed the iconic trunk rack into one that could fit 90% of the top 50 vehicles sold in the USA. Equipped with premium bike hold downs and a streamlined strap management system, the Bones EX is penning its own chapter in history books.

And just like its legendary predecessor, the Bones EX is made in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with locally sourced materials that’ll last a lifetime.

Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Rack Highlights

  • Best fit around: fits 90% of the top vehicles sold, including those with spoilers.
  • VIP Treatment: premium bike hold downs that are easy to use and quick to load.
  • Articulated rubber feet to protect paint.
  • Strong & Rust-Free: injection-molded arms and legs keep the rack solid for years to come.
Saris Bones 2-Bike Trunk Bike Rack Saris Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Rack Saris Bones EX 3-Bike Trunk Rack Saris SuperBones 3-Bike Trunk Rack Saris Sentinel 2-Bike Trunk Rack Saris Sentinel 3-Bike Trunk Rack
Saris Bones 2-Bike Trunk Rack Saris Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Rack Saris Bones EX 3-Bike Trunk Rack Saris SUPERBones 3-Bike Trunk Rack Saris Sentinel 2-Bike Trunk Rack Saris Sentinel 3-Bike Trunk Rack
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Bike Capacity 2 2 3 3 2 3
Maximum Load 70 lb (35 lb per bike) 70 lb (35 lb per bike) 105 lb (35 lb per bike) 105 lb (35 lb per bike) 70 lb (35 lb per bike) 105 lb (35 lb per bike)
Bike Rack Weight 9 lbs 11 lbs 11 lbs 18.5 lbs 7 lbs 7 lbs
Integrated Locks ✓
Attachment Strap Buckle Spring Buckle Spring Buckle Spring Buckle Spring Buckle Ladder Buckle Ladder Buckle
Strap Type Ratchet Spring Loaded Ratchet Spring Loaded Ratchet Spring Loaded Ratchet Button Button
Dedicated Anti-Sway ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Arms Fold Down ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
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The Bones trunk rack made a name for itself in the mid-90’s and 25 years later it’s doing it again How? By expanding its vehicle compatibility to fit 20% more of the most popular vehicles including those with spoilers Featuring a unique arched leg the Bones EX gracefully avoids contact with most plastic spoilers found on many of the best-selling sedans hatch backs and SUVs This simple yet game-changing design by Fabio Pedrini transformed the iconic trunk rack into one that could fit 90% of the top 50 vehicles sold in the USA Equipped with premium bike hold downs and a streamlined strap management system the Bones EX is penning its own chapter in history books And just like its legendary predecessor the Bones EX is made in Madison Wisconsin USA with locally sourced materials that’ll last a lifetime

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    4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, ease of installation, and value of the transport rack. For example, they mention it's very solid, stable, and secure. Some are satisfied with performance, and appearance. That said, some complain about durability and differ on fit and straps.

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    164 customers mention118 positive46 negative

    Customers like the quality of the transport rack. They mention it's very solid, stable, and secure. The trunk or hatch are substantial and work well. The rack holds the bike sturdily, the straps are strong, and the frame quality is good. The electric bicycle is secure and easy to maneuver on this rack.

    "...Unlike the first Tiger rack we tried, the Saris is strong and after 3 weeks hasn't moved even a 1/4" from where we mounted it...." Read more

    "...That said, the bike rack looks very sturdy and a design that makes it easy to put on the car...." Read more

    "...fairly simple to attach the rack to the car and once it is on it is very secure. It puts no pressure on the spoiler...." Read more

    "...n't go hundreds of miles like this, because apparently it's not designed to hold up with the weight of 3 unless you've got it rigged to a regular..." Read more

    122 customers mention87 positive35 negative

    Customers find the installation of the transport rack to be easy. They mention that it's simple to attach the rack to the car and once it is on it is very secure. Some appreciate the clear instructions in a well laid out booklet.

    "...tight together, but the built in straps always stay tight and are easy to use...." Read more

    "...The ease of use and the quality of the buckles that hold on the bikes gets a thumbs up. So as I say in the title, it's ALMOST really great...." Read more

    "...Bikes are difficult to put on. Im carrying two race bikes and had to move the arms inward to fit the bike frame...." Read more

    "...the bike rack looks very sturdy and a design that makes it easy to put on the car. The hold down straps are not Velcro and seem well designed...." Read more

    50 customers mention35 positive15 negative

    Customers like the value of the transport rack. They say it's well worth the money, the quality is good for the price, and the comfort of mind is worth the price.

    "I bought this, more than I wanted to spend, but worth the cost. I'd do it again...." Read more

    "product is good -- straps a bit close but manageable---you have to work to configure different style bike ...mostly if combining drop down handle..." Read more

    "...Over all I don’t recommend this product. Over priced gor what you don’t get" Read more

    "I think I can fix it. It works! Less expensive than a hitch. Bungee cords help for the front tires (and for the broken part)...." Read more

    47 customers mention37 positive10 negative

    Customers like the performance of the transport rack. They mention it's substantial, works well, and leaves no marks. Some say that it works better for a hatch style vehicle, while others say it works great for traditional men's or boys' bikes with the top bar. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the rack.

    "...My second one looked good and operated very well...." Read more

    "...The anti sway attachment for the bottom tube also works well and the bike doesn't move much even over big speed bumps on my lowered car with stiff..." Read more

    "Work great on 1000 mile trip did not move at all" Read more

    "Despite it not being compatible with my vehicle, I did set the rack up and didn't like the system for positioning the arms for the bikes...." Read more

    35 customers mention30 positive5 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the transport rack. They mention it has a great design, is nice, and sturdy. Some say the trunk mount design is much better. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.

    "Many design features ARE great, but as other people noted it could use about 3/4 inch more room between each bike mount!..." Read more

    "...The hold down straps are not Velcro and seem well designed. This is replacing a 20 year old rack. Kind of excited to use it." Read more

    "Nice and sturdy. But difficult to decypher how to attach to back hatch door...." Read more

    "...Other than that, the rack is sturdy and has a very clever design, using the central aluminum tube to allow for a very large range of mounting..." Read more

    71 customers mention30 positive41 negative

    Customers are mixed about the fit of the transport rack. Some mention that it fits perfectly and works for their two bikes, while others say that it doesn't fit snugly, has control problems, and the strap barely fits around their seat post.

    "...Even after correctly routing the straps the carrier worked loose. Had to knot the straps...." Read more

    "This fits my Mazda CX-7 perfectly. It holds my bike Electra Townie securely. I use the Saris cross bar substitute to make it more level...." Read more

    "...No fault of the device but things loosen up from the shifting of the bikes and the swaying of the vehicle...." Read more

    "...It puts no pressure on the spoiler. The bikes fit nicely and the straps to attach the bikes are very easy to use and secure the bikes well...." Read more

    57 customers mention28 positive29 negative

    Customers are mixed about the straps. Some mention that the bikes felt securely attached, and the strap is tight enough for no movement. Others say that the strap does not ratchet, they are simple friction-type, and it's impossible to keep the strap sufficiently tightened.

    "This fits my Mazda CX-7 perfectly. It holds my bike Electra Townie securely. I use the Saris cross bar substitute to make it more level...." Read more

    "...Wirh the carruer secured to the vehicle, the knobs that secure the legs come loose with road vibration...." Read more

    "...The straps don't slack. The rack is highly recommended." Read more

    "...However 4 stars due to the lack of any real way to secure the entire unit to the vehicle... If somebody wanted to steal the bike and entire rack..." Read more

    38 customers mention0 positive38 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the transport rack. They mention that the straps broke after 2 carries, one of the bikes snapped off, and the bike attachment came apart before the first use. The lower anti-sway strap snapped and the stitching completely fell apart on the first trip out. One of the mounts broke off while driving.

    "...My first rack had some hairline cracks in both arms at the same point in their arch so I sent it back as the box it came in was damaged as well...." Read more

    "...I just didn't like that the bike straps broke so easily. I had to return" Read more

    "...Had to stop to secure it and realized the strap had sheered off (see photo)...." Read more

    "...Upon checking, what had happened was that the strap had pulled out from where it attached to the rack itself...." Read more

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    4 Stars
    Secure and we'll built
    I really like how well built this rack is and how sort the rubber pads are that contact the car. The straps that secure the actual bike are a soft enough rubber compound that I don't anticipate any issues with my bikes finish being scratched. The anti sway attachment for the bottom tube also works well and the bike doesn't move much even over big speed bumps on my lowered car with stiff coilovers. My bike a commencal Clash is a heavy bike likely at or slightly above the 35lb/bike limit and it showed no issues.However 4 stars due to the lack of any real way to secure the entire unit to the vehicle... If somebody wanted to steal the bike and entire rack nothing loops totally thru the trunk to prevent someone from loosening all 6 straps and simply stealing the entire thing.You could call this nitpicking but with the price of mountain bikes these days in the multiple thousands this should be thought about with a future version.
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    Kathleen Krueger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed. It keeps my bike safe and secure. .
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 3 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    This fits my Mazda CX-7 perfectly. It holds my bike Electra Townie securely. I use the Saris cross bar substitute to make it more level. I chose this one do it could be used on family and friends vehicles too. I use extra tie straps to keep the wheels from turning and bikes tight together, but the built in straps always stay tight and are easy to use.
    Make sure the first time you ser this up for your car is in daylight. There is a bit of trial and error involved.
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    Gordon In TX
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, stable, great straps, impressive
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 3 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    I bought this, more than I wanted to spend, but worth the cost. I'd do it again. Bought it because we have a Honda CRV which has a plastic overhang "spoiler" over the hatchback. The other rack I bought first said it would fit the Honda but it had no allowance for the plastic spoiler and wanted to crack and smash it during installation.
    This Saris rack addressed that and said so in the product listing. They told the truth, it is made to work with these types of cars. Unlike the first Tiger rack we tried, the Saris is strong and after 3 weeks hasn't moved even a 1/4" from where we mounted it. The straps don't slack. The rack is highly recommended.
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    Katrina Heinzen
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's ALMOST really great
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 3 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    Many design features ARE great, but as other people noted it could use about 3/4 inch more room between each bike mount! I CAN get 3 bikes on with the 3rd being a medium-sized kid bike (for my 11-yr-old) but it takes some careful maneuvering and positioning of pedals and handlebars each time. Also, putting it on a 2012 Prius I'm NOT SUPPOSED to put 3 bikes on it! Which was so disappointing. I do anyway because I'm only going 10 miles down to the bike trail. I wouldn't go hundreds of miles like this, because apparently it's not designed to hold up with the weight of 3 unless you've got it rigged to a regular car (with a trunk) NOT a hatchback. The difference being on the hatchback, the lower feet will be braced on the vertical surface with the straps taking all the force. If I were putting this on a car with a trunk, the lower feet would be on the bumper, a horizontal surface, and much more of the weight of the bikes would be directed down onto the bumper, leaving less force on the straps. At least I think that's the science of it. It was remarkably unclear as a purchaser, so I've had to figure things out. I believe putting 3 bikes on it, when configured as I described for a Prius, will shorten the life of the straps and the mechanical grippers holding the straps... so I will check them regularly for wear and tear and see how long I get out of this device. I purchased it because it will more often be just me and my son using it; my husband's schedule doesn't allow him to join us as often. The ease of use and the quality of the buckles that hold on the bikes gets a thumbs up. So as I say in the title, it's ALMOST really great. And if you don't have a hatchback, you can buy with little concern as long as you've got some patience for wiggling the bikes around until 3 fit. And with every bike being different, maybe some just don't smush together as some reviews indicate. (we are rigging up a newer very typical hybrid, an 30-yr-old classic 10-speed road bike and a medium kid's "mountain bike")
    8 people found this helpful
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    Douglas J. Tomlinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Looks ultra sturdy
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 3 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    Rack just arrived, or should I say the replacement. The first rack arrived with the box opened and on inspection I found a hold down strap was missing. Since the straps are pretty secure I can only imagine that it was intentionally removed, where don't know. That said, the bike rack looks very sturdy and a design that makes it easy to put on the car. The hold down straps are not Velcro and seem well designed. This is replacing a 20 year old rack. Kind of excited to use it.
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    Bowl Dude
    1.0 out of 5 stars Worst bike carrier I've ever used.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 3 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    This is by far the worst carrie I've ever used.

    Starting with pre-sale customer support from Saris: I contacted them by email as their website did not have the neccessary information. They replied several days later with an automated response that they they would look into my enquiry and follow up. The follow-up was an apology that the automated response took longer than usual. Nothing of my original fit questions.

    When the carrier arrived, the strap assembly was wadded up and thrown in the box. The instructions gave no clue how to attach the assembly to the carrier. I had to scour the internet looking as photos to find that it goes through the center tube.

    Once assembled, attaching to the vehicle tailgate was fairly straightforward, but took a fair bit of time since it balances on the gate and doesn't sit on the bumper or trunk. The instructions are nearly useless. The whole process took about 45 minutes.

    After adjusting the carrier to fit my BMX race bike, the carrier slid down the gate. It turns out the straps were fed through backwards and worked their way loose.

    Even after correctly routing the straps the carrier worked loose. Had to knot the straps.

    Wirh the carruer secured to the vehicle, the knobs that secure the legs come loose with road vibration.

    Bikes are difficult to put on. Im carrying two race bikes and had to move the arms inward to fit the bike frame. I cant see trying to fit three bikes on the carrier, even if they are small ones without damaging the bikes or vehicle. Weight isnt an issue with these bikes.

    The plastic buckles are cheaply made and nearly fall apart sliding them together. I don't think they have a long expectancy.

    I would not recommend this carrier for any application that mounts to a tailgate or for any small framed bikes, BMX or kids.

    This is better suited to a purely trunk mount and with the almost entirely plactic construction it doesn't seem like it will last with daily use.

    Spend the money and have a receiver installed on a compact SUV and use a hitch mount carrier.
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    Gizmo
    5.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 2 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    This rack fits our Honda Fit really well. It was a little challenging figuring out how to put it together out of the box but we did it. It is fairly simple to attach the rack to the car and once it is on it is very secure. It puts no pressure on the spoiler. The bikes fit nicely and the straps to attach the bikes are very easy to use and secure the bikes well. We did tighten the straps again once the bikes were on. We were up to 55mph with no sway or other issues. Overall I am very happy with the Saris Bones EX 2 bike rack.
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    Raymond lamarche
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent produit
    Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2023
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 2 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    Excellent produit, facile à installer et à enlever, solide ,supporte mes deux vélos de façon sécuritaires, j'ai un toyota rav4 et 2014 fit très bien ,je le recommande .
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    Luis Ortega
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena calidad. Vale la pena el precio.
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 28, 2023
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 3 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    Compré el soporte de 3 bicicletas para usarla con 2 grandes y evitar que se rayen entre sí, entran sin problema dos bicicletas grandes y una pequeña.

    La calidad de los materiales es buena y el armado es fácil, espero que sea resistente, sobre todo en las correas que son las que soportan todo el peso.

    Los broches que amarran a las bicicletas son grandes, eso permite que bicis con tubos grandes en los marcos entren sin problema y queden bien aseguradas(a diferencia de otros racks).

    Para las bicis que uso, (Trek Marlin) No fue necesario comprar tubos adicionales para poderla montar al rack.

    Mi única queja es que las correas no quedan puestas correctamente sobre el rack, quedan mal puestas y no hay manera de ponerlas correctamente ya que el peso las vence.

    Completamente recomendado.
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    Luis Ortega
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena calidad. Vale la pena el precio.
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 28, 2023
    Compré el soporte de 3 bicicletas para usarla con 2 grandes y evitar que se rayen entre sí, entran sin problema dos bicicletas grandes y una pequeña.

    La calidad de los materiales es buena y el armado es fácil, espero que sea resistente, sobre todo en las correas que son las que soportan todo el peso.

    Los broches que amarran a las bicicletas son grandes, eso permite que bicis con tubos grandes en los marcos entren sin problema y queden bien aseguradas(a diferencia de otros racks).

    Para las bicis que uso, (Trek Marlin) No fue necesario comprar tubos adicionales para poderla montar al rack.

    Mi única queja es que las correas no quedan puestas correctamente sobre el rack, quedan mal puestas y no hay manera de ponerlas correctamente ya que el peso las vence.

    Completamente recomendado.
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    CMike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to it's reviews
    Reviewed in Germany on April 2, 2024
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 3 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    Took a litte figuring out for the first try but it works nicely
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    joe rice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2023
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 3 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    Very nice bit of kit , very sturdy and easy to use
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    Despierre
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bon produit
    Reviewed in France on August 26, 2023
    Style: Bones EX TrunkPattern Name: Bike Rack CarrierSize: 3 Bike CarrierVerified Purchase
    Le produit a l’air de bonne qualité paraît robuste mais j’ai du le renvoyer car il ne convient pas à ma voiture dommage
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