Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. A New Tune in Car Racks Thelma—In less time than a guitar riff… you can load three bikes. Thelma’s unique wheel tray easily locks in place against your front wheel to stabilize your ride while 2 ratcheting straps lock it in place. Nothing touches your frame. Very clever. And, the wheel trays fold down when not in use so Thelma can fold up for easier parking, or she comes off in a beat for storage. Saris Thelma 3-Bike $329.99 A Thelma duet, too Same great design for a road trip with two bikes. Saris Thelma 2-Bike (not shown) $269.99 Load up to three bikes and go Elegant simplicity and ease of use make these Saris car racks among America’s most popular. Wisconsin-based, family-owned, Saris is passionate about cycling and helping you travel with your bike. The Italian designs are functional, good-looking and a great value. Stop in to appreciate how easy these racks are to use. Tips for Rear Mounted Bike Racks Sized for road or mountain bike wheels Clean your car’s surface of grit before you attach a trunk-mounted rack. Specially-shaped bike frames sometimes require accessory beams that create virtual top tubes. Strap wheels so they don’t spin, and secure your bars. For long trips, or through bad weather, wrap your drivetrain in cling wrap and tape or bungee it in place. Ground clearance below the bike wheels should be at least 12 inches so you clear driveways and ramps. Mounts to 1¼" or 2" hitches Hold-down and anti sway straps ratchet for easy tightening Each tray pivots up to hold bike securely by the front wheel so that your hands are free to quickly and easily secure the ratcheting straps and hit the road. The rear-most bike should be highest. Either angle the rack upward or put the smallest bike on back. Stay clear of your tail pipe with bike wheels. Hot exhaust can ruin a tire. Make sure your turn signals, brake lights and license plate are visible with bikes on your rack. It’s the law. Some rack makers offer license plate re-locators. Remove your pedals on long trips if it helps bikes pack closer with fewer scratches. Frequently check your rack as you drive to make sure wind and road vibration haven’t loosened it. If you install a trailer hitch exclusively for a bike rack (not to tow a trailer), don’t install the wiring harness. This can help with car resale and warranty. Avoid last minute panic. Try attaching your rack to your car a few days BEFORE your trip. You can double check that you have all the parts and that the rack fits securely. You’ll have time to call us if any questions arise. Be especially careful over bumps. No rack is as stable as the car itself, and none are certified for off-road use. The Bones – #1 rear rack in America From classics like the VW Bug or a GM sedan, to up tempo cars like the Audi TT, the Bones doesn’t miss a note fitting over spoilers, onto rear decks or even on the back of mini vans. Saris makes this rack especially easy to put on and take off, or move from one car to another. Available in a rainbow of colors and hardworking gray. Designed in Italy, built in Madison, WI. Guaranteed for life. Saris Bones $159.99 Soft rubber feet protect your vehicle Support more than your bike with this cause-conscious Bones rack. $5 from each sale will go to Breast Cancer research. Locking Cable, $24.99, is eight interlocking twines of braided stainless steel to keep your bike yours. Bike Beam, $29.99, lets you carry ladies or specialty bikes by creating a virtual top tube from your seat post to stem. In the U.S., trip-related sales for bicycling generated more than $46.9 billion. www.OutdoorIndustryFoundation.org The Outdoor Recreation Economy 2006