Bringing this back up instead of posting up another rack thread...

Saris bones questions...

Does anyone have any experience using the Saris Bones/Solo on an SUV? I have an X3 and now that I have two kids putting the bike inside is not an option anymore. However, I don't have a hitch so I can't get a hitch rack (plus I don't plan on keeping the X3 for more than a year so the expense of getting a hitch installed isn't worth it) and I don't want a roof rack since I'm somewhat vertically challenged!

So that just leaves me with the Saris bones...

The website says it's not compatible with the X3 but I've seen other SUV's use them. I'm thinking it has to do with the glass hatch and liability in case of a crash. But that can happen on a VW Golf too, which they say is compatible. So would their be any reason why it wouldn't work on the X3?

Second question... any issues with damage to carbon bikes on the Saris Bones racks?

Thanks in advance for your input.