Saris Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Rack - Black

The Saris Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Rack is a trunk-mounted bike rack designed for riders who need reliable transport without installing a hitch rack. This EX version improves fitment for modern vehicles, including many sedans, hatchbacks, and SUVs with spoilers, while keeping the lightweight, rust-free design that made the original Bones one of the most common trunk racks on the road.

Key Functional Details

• 2-bike trunk-mounted rack
• Designed to fit 20% more popular vehicles than the standard Bones rack
• Check Saris Fit Guide for your specific Vehicle
• Unique dog-leg frame design improves spoiler clearance
• Fits many sedans, hatchbacks, and SUVs including vehicles with spoilers
• Premium bike hold-downs for faster loading and unloading
• Integrated strap management system reduces loose strap movement
• Best-in-class ratchet straps for secure bike attachment
• Arc-based design helps separate bikes vertically for reduced contact
• Articulated rubber feet help protect vehicle paint
• Rust-free injection molded plastic construction
• Built with 100% recyclable materials
• Made in USA

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & Technical Notes

Good Fit: Riders with sedans, hatchbacks, and SUVs who want bike transport without installing a hitch receiver. Especially useful for vehicles with rear spoilers that often create fit issues for standard trunk racks.

Not A Fit: Not suitable for every vehicle. Always verify fit using the Saris Fit Guide before purchase. Not ideal for carbon bikes with fragile tube profiles unless proper contact points are confirmed. Not the best option for heavy e-bikes, downhill bikes, or bikes exceeding the total system weight limit.

Trunk racks are highly vehicle-specific. Spoiler shape, trunk angle, and hatch design matter. This EX version improves fitment over the original Bones by using a dog-leg upper frame to clear more spoiler designs. Rack placement and strap tension must be correct to avoid bike sway or vehicle paint damage.

Service / Ownership Context

This is one of the most practical options for customers who do not have a hitch receiver and want a clean, proven transport system. It works well for road bikes, gravel bikes, hybrids, and many mountain bikes. For heavier e-bikes or frequent long-distance transport, a hitch rack is usually the better long-term solution. If using carbon bikes, frame protection and correct strap placement matter more than speed of loading.

Fit & Use Signals

• Best for riders without a hitch receiver
• Good for road, gravel, hybrid, and standard mountain bikes
• Strong option for vehicles with rear spoilers
• Better for lighter bikes than heavy e-bikes
• Best when vehicle fit is verified before purchase