Excellent. very stable on my MX5, and I anticipate will be usedon other vehicles. Like all bike carriers of its type can be fiddly to set up and put onto/remove from the vehicle, but once in place is an excellent product. Worth getting the "hatch-huggers" recommended on the Saris web site. Speeds cycles price is very competitive and their delivery/availability/helpfulness can't be beaten.
The rack itself is great, and I can see it would be perfect for normal road bikes. Maybe best for only two as the bikes have to be pretty close together to fit 3. My husband has a full sus bike and we have tried and tried to fit it after reading previous reviews that say it can be done! I can get the bike on the rack on the outside clips, but can't use the strap that should hold the upright to keep the bike secure. Plus my daughters bike is small so has to go on the outside clips as the frame isn't wide enough to go over the arms to get to the back. So I'm going to have to buy two false cross bars to fit both those bikes onto the rack. (Extra £40) Plus it covers the reg plate on both my focus and husbands Octavia so will have to buy a light board. Having said that, this is the only rack on the market that will fit husbands car - it has a spoiler, so we are stuck with the extra costs.
I did a bit research on the Saris Bones 3 as a replacement for my Halfords rack. It cost more than I would normally consider paying though after a very quick delivery from Speeds Cycles (and the best internet price!) and fitting, I have no regrets. If you're in the market for a stylish, practical, cycle rack that's easy to fit you can't go wrong with the Bones 3. Speeds Cycles is currently the most competitively priced at £105.00 coupled with quick delivery time. Say no more...
I paid for this item at 15:30 monday afternoon after I missed an item on eBay. For 20 quid more than a second hand rack it was delivered brand new the following morning, how it got here so quick I have no idea. Top marks for a speedy service.
The rack fitted to our car safely and securely after a couple of attempts to get the right geometry. I have reservations about the the clips that fit to the boot as I expect they would do slight damage to paint on the edge or underside if not careful. I will put some tape where they will contact the boot for extra security.
We are off to centre parc soon and I will know just how good this rack is by then.
I bought the Bones on a Sunday and it turned up a couple of days later - so well done speed cycles for prompt delivery! Also speed cycles were the cheapest anywhere for this prioduct undercutting others by at least £20 and with free delivery. The product itself seems fab - i have given it 4 stars as i havent had chance to put the bike on it yet but i have put it on the car and out my full weight on it and ponce i readjusted the legs, the top arms didnt budge off the wondow which was my fear. Its made of very sturdy stuff and folds back flat for storage. i have a 58 plate fiesta (old model) and it fits perfectly. The straps (there are 3 straps that are double ended) are all labelled to make it easier. The only problem i can foresee after a few uses is the plastic screws but am happy to find out my product has a lifetime gaurentee and assume these will be covered under it.! thanks speed cycles am impressed all round!!!
Excellent rack, fits a wide range of cars, perfect if you're looking to fit a rack to fit over a rear spoiler. Very sturdy design, quick & easy to assemble & disassemble. Can be a bit of a tight squeeze trying to the arms through downhill frames, but managed to get a giant glory & an orange patriot on there no probs.
The guys at Speed Cycles are really helpful and offer brilliant service at a great price
Rock solid rack at a very competitive price, and a fast delivery service. Check out the helpful installation video on youtube. Don't overtighten the plastic thumbscrews as the threads are easily stripped. hence 4 stars for the product.
Great service from a great store! Placed my order then got a call to say the box had water damage and did I want to wait or to take the one in stock. Rack is great, well built and sturdy.
Super product - the best bike rack on the market by far (and Speeds are by far the best on price). Spoke to the guys in the shop and they were extremely helpful - rang me back within an hour to tell me when they'd be in stock. Order was delivered within 24 hours! Great service, will definitely order from them again.
As bike racks go I think the Saris Bones really stands out. It feels like a quality product from the off and is very easy to fit once you've been through the process a couple of times. Check out the youtube video of the installation if you want to see the rack in action before committing.
Speed Cycles service was exceptional. Very quick turnaround and also the cheapest amongst the retailers I check out. Will definitely use them again.
Fantastic price and service from Speeds. Thankyou. Clever robust product, all I would say is if you run full sus ensure the frame will fit onto the fixing arms. My Giant VT2 is a close fit.
After ripping a bike off the roof of my own car, my wife was reluctant to have a roof mounted bike rack on hers. I wasn't sure about a rear mounted bike rack , i did some research and decided on the Bones 3. I shopped around and found the best deal was at "Speeds" , i ordered it on line and it arrived the next day. Great product, great service.
Having used (borrowed) cheaper bike racks in the past, we wanted a more solid one when we came to buy one. we found the manufacturer's installation online video very helpful and helped us make our decision. The rack is just what we wanted, a good design, solidly made.. Speeds cycles were the cheapest supplier, and their service was efficient and slightly more thoughtful than many online suppliers. 4 stars rather than 5 due to paper instructions not being as good as they should be.
Having looked at several different bike racks for my wifes VW Polo I finally went for the Bones, what a great piece of kit, solid, robust easily adjusted and very secure. It also packs away really easily into its pretty small original box. Not forgetting the excellent price, prompt service and delivery from Speeds, Cheers. Oh and have a look at the Youtube video for fitting if you are in any doubt, the girl explains it really well.
