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Volkswagen Jetta Rear Mount Hitch Style 2 Bike Rack

by Rack James on August 30, 2011

This VW Jetta hitch mounted bike rack is using the Saris 4229 Thelma 2 hitch mount bike rack.

This VW Jetta hitch mounted bike rack is using the Saris 4229 Thelma 2 hitch mount bike rack.

Here’s a nice shot of a Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door rear mounted hitch bike rack using the Saris 4229 Thelma 2 hitch bike rack.  It attaches to either 1 1/4″ or 2″ receiver hitches and carries two bikes in the upright position. This Jetta has a 1 1/4″ receiver and is using the Saris 3022 Locking Hitch Tite to lock the Saris Thelma 2 bike rack into the receiver. Also recommended is the Saris 981 Locking Cable to lock the bikes onto the rack.

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Picture of the all-new Saris Bike Porter Hitch 4-Bike Rack, available in a locking version (Saris 604 Bike Porter model) and non-locking hitch mount bike rack version (Saris 404 Bike Porter model). Fits both 2 inch and 1.25 inch trailer hitches.

Picture of the all-new Saris Bike Porter Hitch 4-Bike Rack, available in a locking version (Saris 604 Bike Porter model) and non-locking hitch mount bike rack version (Saris 404 Bike Porter model). Fits both 2 inch and 1.25 inch trailer hitches.

Photo of the Saris 404 Bike Porter Hitch 2-Bike Rack, same as the non-locking 404 Bike Porter hitch bike rack but holds two bicycles instead of four.

Photo of the Saris 404 Bike Porter Hitch 2-Bike Rack, same as the non-locking 404 Bike Porter hitch bike rack but holds two bicycles instead of four.

Serving up a few more hitch bike racks in the traditional upright mast style (or hang and dangle as they are also known) of hitch mounted bike racks, the Saris Bike Rack Company now offers the Saris Bike Porter Hitch 4-Bike Rack (available in two models, the 604 includes hitch locks to secure the bikes to the carrier and the rack itself to the trailer hitch receiver; the 404 model is exactly the same but does not include the locking security system) and the Saris Bike Porter Hitch 2-Bike Rack (same as the 404 but carries 2 bikes instead of 4). Priced at a point to put them in the cheap hitch bike racks category, it’s still no surprise how Saris Racks manages to keep many high-end features normally found only on higher-priced models. Out of the box, all the Bike Porters are compatible with both 2 inch and 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches, absolutely no extra adapters needed! Other features include tilt down bike cradle arms and also fold down hitch bike rack technology for accessing the back of the car when no bikes are mounted on the bike rack. Proprietary bike cradles also feature extra padding and integrated grooves to protect the cable for the brakes and gear shifters. Qualifies for the Saris Racks lifetime warranty also.

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2010 Honda Accord Trunk Rack

by Rack Princess on February 15, 2011

Image of 2010 Honda Accord Coupe trunk bike rack that fits over the rear spoiler.  Consists of 805 Saris Bones 2 bike trunk rack.

Image of 2010 Honda Accord Coupe trunk bike rack that fits over the rear spoiler. Consists of 805 Saris Bones 2 bike trunk rack.

This 2010 Honda Accord Coupe bike rack is a trunk bike rack that fits the trunk of the Honda Accord with a rear spoiler so you can conveniently carry 2 bicycles. The 805 Saris Bones trunk bike rack carries  2 bicycles , is reliable and stylish at the same time.

Complete 2010 Honda Accord Trunk Rack info…

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2010 Toyota Prius with Bike Rack and Kayak Racks

by Rack James on July 2, 2010

Fun lovin' shot of a 2010 Toyota Prius with Thule 480 Traverse Complete roof rack system (Thule 480 Traverse Footpack, Thule 1566 Traverse Fit Kit, Thule LB58 58" Loadbars) with Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak rack and Yakima Mako Aero kayak saddles/Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers combo, and the Saris T-Bones hitch mounted bike rack.

Fun lovin' shot of a 2010 Toyota Prius with Thule 480 Traverse Complete roof rack system (Thule 480 Traverse Footpack, Thule 1566 Traverse Fit Kit, Thule LB58 58" Loadbars) with Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak rack and Yakima Mako Aero kayak saddles/Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers combo, and the Saris T-Bones hitch mounted bike rack.

Fully loaded and ready to roll, this 2010 Toyota Prius is making it happen thanks to the wonders of racks.  This ’10 Prius is using the Thule 480 Traverse Complete roof rack system (Thule 480 Traverse Footpack, Thule 1566 Traverse Fit Kit, Thule LB58 58″ Loadbars).  This Thule base rack system for naked roofs is locked down with the Thule 544 4-pack of locks.  Mounted to the Thule crossbars are two different but equally awesome kayak racks.  One is the Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak rack which has a rear roller that can extend backwards for easy loading and unloading.  The other is the popular combo of the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles and the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers.  Installed into the trailer hitch is the Saris T-Bones 3 Bike hitch mounted bike rack.  Two kayaks and two bikes, all safely and securely transported on a 2010 Prius.  Not too shabby. 

Install page for 2010 Toyota Prius with kayaks racks and bike rack.

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2005 Toyota 4Runner Saris Hitch Bike Rack

by Rack Princess on June 14, 2010

2005 Toyota 4Runner with Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Rack (Juvenile Hitch Rack)  for 3 Kids Bikes.

2005 Toyota 4Runner hitch bike rack with Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Rack (Juvenile Hitch Rack) for 3 bikes (2 adult bikes and 1 kids bike).

Lots of great adult bike hitch rack solutions are out there for a 2005 Toyota 4-Runner hitch bike rack, but most of us usually end up cramming the kid’s bikes in the back with the picnic lunch.  I can’t stand it when the tuna salad pitas get squished. The Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Rack for 3 bikes is a great solution for carrying both adult bikes and a kid’s bike on the back of a 2005 Toyota 4Runner with either a 2″ or 1-1/4″ trailer hitch. The  Saris Thelma Juvenile bike hitch rack has 2 bike trays for adult bicycles and a “juvenile” bike tray for carrying any kind of kids bike with 20 inch wheels, including BMX bikes.  The Saris Locking Hitch-Tite (Saris 3022) Hitch Bike Rack lock is a smart addition to lock the rack to the 2005 Toyota 4Runner also  secure all three bicycles to the hitch bike rack with the Saris cable bike lock.  Bonus: This looks really cute too!

More product info on this solution for a 2005 Toyota 4Runner 3 Bike Hitch Rack can be found here.

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VW New Beetle with Pink Saris Trunk Bike Rack

by Rack Princess on June 9, 2010

Photo of the New Volkswagen Beetle with Pink Saris Bones 3 bike trunk rack.

Photo of a Volkswagen Beetle trunk mount bike rack with Pink Saris Bones 3 bike trunk rack (Saris 801p).

We were happy to snag this perfect shot of the Pink Saris Bones Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bicycles mounted on the trunk of a Volkswagen “New” Beetle.  Stylish rack on a stylish car and $5 of each purchase of the Saris 801p trunk mounted 3 bicycle rack is donated by Saris to breast cancer research.

More details on this VW New Beetle 3 bicycle trunk rack installation.

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Photo of a 2008 Dodge Charger STX trunk bike rack mounted over rear car spolier using the 805 Saris Bones 2 bike trunk rack.

Photo of a 2008 Dodge Charger STX trunk bike rack mounted over rear car spolier using the 805 Saris Bones 2 bike trunk rack.

No problem mounting a trunk bike rack to a car with a rear spoiler when you use the Saris Bones 2 bike trunk rack (also available is the Saris Bones 3 bike trunk rack). The picture above shows a 2008 Dodge Charger STX trunk bike rack using the Saris 805 Bones 2. Not only does the Saris Bones win in overall design styling, the bike rack also includes many premium features such as a super easy install and setup, full car spoiler compatibility, fully padded cradles to work with virtually any size or style of bicycle and anti-sway cages so the bikes won’t swing into the back of the car or into each other.

2008 Dodge Charger STX trunk bike rack install details

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Saris Solo Trunk Bike Rack for 1 Bicycle

by rackdawg on March 30, 2010

Picure of the saris Solo trunk mount bike rack for carrying one bicycle on the back of virtually any style of vehicle.

Picture of the Saris Solo trunk mount bike rack for carrying one bicycle on the back of virtually any style of vehicle.

Saris Racks once again delivers an awesome new innovative bike rack that would blow away the competition if there was any competition. But amazingly no other bike rack company has ever thought to build a trunk mount bike rack made for carrying just 1 bicycle! The all-new Saris Solo bike rack does just that, and with great style and panache. Designed by Fabio Pedrini, the renowned industrial designer responsible for the gorgeous Saris Thelma hitch bike racks and Saris Bones trunk bike racks. The Saris 101 Solo 1 bicycle carriers weighs just 2 pounds and stores away just about anywhere when not in use. Just put it in your trunk or the back of your car. And with no adjustments necessary when installing, the Saris Solo bike rack goes on in no time at all. Just place the straps on the back of the car and tighten them. Then load the bike onto the ratcheting cradles and thats all there is to it! But perhaps most amazing of all is the inexpensive price tag, making the Saris Solo one heck of a cheap trunk bike rack that still delivers total reliability, ease of use and worry free transport for years and years. Saris Racks lifetime warranty as well. Check it out now!

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Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Racks

by rackdawg on March 4, 2010

Pictured is the all-new Saris Thelma 3 bike hitch rack, a premium platform bike tray hitch mount bike rack for carrying 3 bicycles. Also available is the Saris Thelma 2 for transporting two bikes. These carriers fit both 2 inch and 1-1.4 inch trailer hitches.

Pictured is the all-new Saris Thelma 3 bike hitch rack, a premium platform bike tray hitch mount bike rack for carrying 3 bicycles. Also available is the Saris Thelma 2 for transporting two bikes. These carriers fit both 2 inch and 1-1.4 inch trailer hitches.

Saris Racks has recently updated their premium line of Saris Thelma platform bike tray hitch mount bike racks. All models now fit both 1.25″ and 2″ receiver hitches, no extra adapters needed. The new improved bike tray wheel cradles also hold more styles and sizes of bike wheels than ever before, from skinny road bike tires on up to fat mountain bike tires, even 29ers. The Saris 4239 Thelma 3 hitch bike rack  carries 3 bikes, while the Saris 4229 Thelma 2 hitch bike rack holds 2 bicycles. Also available is the Saris 4239J Thelma Juvenile, which allows you to carry a kid’s bike or bmx bike with 20″ wheels.  Also available are locking accessories such as the 3022 Saris Locking Hitch Tite to lock the Thelma to the hitch, and the 981 Saris Locking Cable to lock the bikes to the Thelma.

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Q: I’m interested in a 2005 Toyota Sienna trunk mount bike rack. I’ll be carrying either 2 or 3 bikes at a time. Any recommendations?

A: We highly recommend the Thule 962XT Speedway trunk mount bike rack for your 2005 Toyota Sienna. This trunk rack is engineered to fit your 2005 Toyota Sienna very nicely. Includes the industry’s highest stability standards, the cradles are the best for securely holding the bikes and ensuring there is no swinging into each other or the back of your car. The 962XT can carry 3 bikes while the 961XT holds 2 bikes.

Another superb option is the Saris Bones trunk bike rack. Excellent stability features and very easy to install. This is a very cool looking trunk rack too. Saris 801 Bones  holds 3 bikes while the 805 Bones carries 2 bikes.

Finally, if you are interested in a trunk bike rack that offers an integrated locking system for your bikes and the rack itself, we suggest checking out the premium Yakima QuickBack 3 and QuickBack 2 bike trunk mount bike racks.

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