For instance, I have seen the [Saris Bones model thrown around here many times(https://us.sourcebmx.com/products/saris-bones-trunk-rack?variant=31866788544573&utm_source=google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=SourceBMX%20-%20Google%20Shopping%20(US)&utm_content=Saris%20Bones%20Trunk%20Rack&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAiAxea5BhBeEiwAh4t5K5yRMDfAt32A7h_KqR9hPb84IlyMNEz_sVD91-_yX7aOz1OQN3YfaBoC_jQQAvD_BwE&utm_content=Saris%20Bones%20Trunk%20Rack&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAiAxea5BhBeEiwAh4t5K5yRMDfAt32A7h_KqR9hPb84IlyMNEz_sVD91-_yX7aOz1OQN3YfaBoC_jQQAvD_BwE))
What about other commons brands I am seeing, including [Allen Brand racks?](https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Deluxe-2-Bike-Trunk/dp/B000ELUXFC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2DB9XBMFAVCEW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9gmLtVDTG2-p-5E0VRZSRIewCG7bPkT9h0WdC87Fe2Rsi8yASrPAPQnw-N1btvJ-F07CJxs4YVL2nVL07ibc44io0hYuqBUXjCP9IFlyCROUxEaFOj_SgcuxbZ_XuLrIMBgbK7Ar1yiN2EeQtfZqeWXUs_lNaBM79DRKjdSEPbMJYz665XymK1eeQr4CqFeZL8gMQDqO-DVDKklGl8zDaaJbrNdNUWv7h0T6idYvEqk.L5ORKaXI4C9gZKJYAV2meRqXboRst1fp26rhzSEHinM&dib_tag=se&keywords=bicycle+trunk+rack&qid=1731890117&sprefix=bicycle+trunk%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-4)?
Or what about this [Thule](https://www.amazon.com/Thule-Passage-Strap-Cradles-Color/dp/B00152VYZC?th=1)
I am fairly new to Cycling in general, have not done so since college, so any suggestions and input are welcome
by sadthrow104
3 Comments
People have damaged their cars using trunk racks. Poorly designed ones will be a hassle to put on and off. Your bike will get (typically cosmetic) wear where it straps onto the frame. The front wheel will flop around and you can get pedals into your bumper. Too much weight and your trunk can get dented.
Seriously consider saving up for a hitch tray rack that holds your bike by the wheels/tires.
Saris Bones are popular with sports cars because they typically clear the spoilers on most sports cars.
I used one of the saris bones ones before, I didn’t like how the straps are fixed in position, makes it very hard to fit full suspension bikes