Bike Carrier

[Glasgow44]

Hi folks

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year when it comes.

I'm thinking of buying the following for my car. I did think about one for the roof but I'm too wee to reach up!

Is this any good (I've deliberately chosen one that can take 2 bikes so I can carry a friend's bike if we are out on a cycling trip):

https://www.dalescycles.com/saris-bones-2-bike-boot-rack

Also, is it suitable for a carbon road bike too?

Thanks in advance for your help.

J

 

[Adam4868]

I've a Saris bones and it's suits me fine.Took bikes all over the place France/Ireland with no problems.

 

[Mrs M]

I’ve been looking at the Saris Bones, says will be good fit for our car
However, one review said their bumper was dented by the carrier with the weight of two bikes on it, same car as ours, review put me off

 

[Glasgow44]

I’ve been looking at the Saris Bones, says will be good fit for our car
However, one review said their bumper was dented by the carrier with the weight of two bikes on it, same car as ours, review put me off

What kind of car have you got?

 

[Mrs M]

Audi A4

 

[Adam4868]

Audi must have a bumper made of cheese ?

 

[Mrs M]

Audi must have a bumper made of cheese ?

Possibly
It’s either a 2 bike carrier or 2 Bromptons to chuck in the boot

 

[vickster]

@Glasgow44 what car is it? If a hatchback why not just stick in boot if not using rear seats

 

[Adam4868]

I usually take my bike on holiday or across to my in-laws in Ireland so boot is rammed full.Ive took a few bikes in various cars,Saab,Yaris,current Honda accord without any problems on the saris bones.I usually use a bit of pipe lagging over top tube and bungee straps to stop pedals handlebar moving about.

 

[Glasgow44]

@Glasgow44 what car is it? If a hatchback why not just stick in boot if not using rear seats

Ford Focus

 

[vickster]

Ford Focus

Easy then. Won't even need to take wheel off esp as you say you are vertically challenged

Personally I like the security of having the bike locked inside the car

 

[brucers]

Easy then. Won't even need to take wheel off esp as you say you are vertically challenged

Personally I like the security of having the bike locked inside the car

Totally agree. I only buy a car that can take 2 bikes plus luggage.

 

[Tailendman]

Saris Bones was a popular rack, but as people have pointed out it can damage the car. Also it is not compatible with a growing number of cars as the aerodynamic roof spoilers made from plastic are not a good mix. Normally the straps run to the top edge of tailgate to take most of the weight.
Also carbon bikes are particularly susceptible to damage from the frame clamping.
https://auxtail.com/about/carbon-clamping/

 

[Glasgow44]

@Glasgow44 what car is it? If a hatchback why not just stick in boot if not using rear seats

I usually stick my bike in the back of the car with the seats folded down but I'm thinking if I'm on a trip and there are others there, I can take my bike plus another person's bike :-)

 

[vickster]

I usually stick my bike in the back of the car with the seats folded down but I'm thinking if I'm on a trip and there are others there, I can take my bike plus another person's bike :-)

You can anyway, just lay a blanket or similar between then, heaviest bike on bottom. Take front wheels off