Find out how simple it is to install a Saris Bones 2 car rack onto your car. This is a very neat and sturdy bike carrier for 2 bikes. Ideal to bring your bike wherever you go on holidays.
the two bottom feet are supposed to go on the bumper not the trunk lid itself, it even says so in the manual, but cudos for nice rack, just got mine, by mistake i paid mine 34 canadien dollar becos pricing error lol ,,, sooooo worth it yes
I set mine up like you have it with the bottom feet against the trunk instead of the bumper. I thought the anti sway straps were for the front wheel to keep it from flopping around. Oops. After watching this and other video on the subject, I realize I might have done that part wrong. Anyway, nice video.
Glad to hear you got sorted. We are only selling bikes. No rentals I'm afraid. There is plenty of places to cycle in Ireland and I am sure you'll love it. Try this website for information greenwaysireland.org/
Think the MILLION DOLLAR question I have searched via google and CZcams still no answer what are the holes on the straps for ? I currently own 2020 Saris 2 bones and older 3 bones and have no clue why the newer model strap in buckles have holes on the end
I have questions. So how far off the car is the front tire of the first bike? I have an exhaust that comes out just a smidge. Will small bungee straps keep the tire straight enough from touching? Also, one last question. How much paint rubs off from the friction, during the drive? I understand my high dollar bike is going to take some crashes, but just wondering if that's something to worry about.
@@tonysmith2082 honestly, I don't know how you get around it getting worn in transit, unless you have a quick release front wheel, and go with a roof mount. I put some AMS frame protectors on mine, so it's a little less noticeable. I'm not sure about the more expensive racks, but I kind of have a limit on what I am willing to pay lol. In my humble opinion, the pricing gets ridiculous.
Next time leave the introduction of country opening up out of your video. We don't want to hear stuff like that. It has nothing to do with the rack. Thanks
*Fits my car perfectly with my new **Latest.Bike** raker , very easy to set up and take down. Great quality and price, very happy with this purchase!*
Thanks for putting this together. Very useful
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is the best tutorial!! Thank you.
the two bottom feet are supposed to go on the bumper not the trunk lid itself, it even says so in the manual, but cudos for nice rack, just got mine, by mistake i paid mine 34 canadien dollar becos pricing error lol ,,, sooooo worth it yes
I set mine up like you have it with the bottom feet against the trunk instead of the bumper. I thought the anti sway straps were for the front wheel to keep it from flopping around. Oops. After watching this and other video on the subject, I realize I might have done that part wrong. Anyway, nice video.
I was thinking similar, surely the foot pads sit on the bumper and carry the weight of the bikes ?
Now does it mess up the paint at all with where the feet and straps go on the trunk.
Great video.
Thanks!
Thank you for this video
Glad you liked it.
Excellent video. Do you know if it's possible to mount a flatland BMX bike to this mount?
Thank you !!
I bought one thanks to your video. When I get to Ireland I will visit your shop. Do you do bike tours of Ireland? Summer?
Glad to hear you got sorted. We are only selling bikes. No rentals I'm afraid. There is plenty of places to cycle in Ireland and I am sure you'll love it. Try this website for information greenwaysireland.org/
Thank you
I am kinda stuck on where to put the side hooks on the trunk of my 2012 Camry. Its such an awkwardly designed trunk.
Please advise how to install car registration number on sedan car mounted with Saris Bones 2, thanks
I like how he says "booike".
Nice video! Is this compatible with a 2019 Mercedes Benz CLA250? TIA.
What about obscuring the number plate? Do you have to strap a number plate on the bike?
Yeah I wondered the same. It also seems to be obscuring the rear light clusters.
Wil this work on Audi A4 convertible ?
What is a turd frame support?
This is good for crv honda?
Think the MILLION DOLLAR question I have searched via google and CZcams still no answer what are the holes on the straps for ? I currently own 2020 Saris 2 bones and older 3 bones and have no clue why the newer model strap in buckles have holes on the end
The holes are designed for your fingers to help pulled the straps tight.
@@EurocyclesIE thank you ! I use them thread lose extra strap ends from flapping around when I’m driving hahaha
In the USA, do you reverse the direction of the bikes since the driver side is left?
This won’t work on a Skoda super due to the window
Are you from Northern Ireland?
That's a Dublin accent
We are based in Dublin. We have two stores. One on the Long mile road and one in Swords. You can find our details here: eurocycles.com/contact-us/
I have questions. So how far off the car is the front tire of the first bike? I have an exhaust that comes out just a smidge. Will small bungee straps keep the tire straight enough from touching? Also, one last question. How much paint rubs off from the friction, during the drive? I understand my high dollar bike is going to take some crashes, but just wondering if that's something to worry about.
O hell no,I paid too much for my bike .I just bought one of these and if it's going to scratch my bike I'll throw it in the trash.
@@tonysmith2082 honestly, I don't know how you get around it getting worn in transit, unless you have a quick release front wheel, and go with a roof mount. I put some AMS frame protectors on mine, so it's a little less noticeable. I'm not sure about the more expensive racks, but I kind of have a limit on what I am willing to pay lol. In my humble opinion, the pricing gets ridiculous.
I put some baby socks on all three legs and cut slits in the socks for and pulled them over the straps to protect the bike frame.
OK, so how do you mount a girl's style bike with no top tube?
You have to buy a false cross bar
You need to purchase a cross bar adaptor that mounts to the bike. It can then be put on the rack.
You would need to buy a bike beam like the one here: eurocycles.com/saris-bike-beam/
Good tutorial but how do you attach a woman's bike with no crossbar?
You buy a crossbar converter. I got one today for 22 pounds.
the use of this type of device on cars is prohibited by law in most countries due to obscuring license plates and lights!!
That's the main problem of this device.
You talk funny.
He's English, he can't help it he was born that way.
He’s Irish. I like his voice.
@@cattalkbmx he's Irish.
Next time leave the introduction of country opening up out of your video. We don't want to hear stuff like that. It has nothing to do with the rack. Thanks