$80 · Saris Solo 1-bike car rack

The Saris Solo is a car rack for 1 bike that fits many cars. It's inexpensive ($79.99), made of rust-free composite materials, and is a great option when you need a car rack for only occasional use. Here's what Saris has to say about it: "Solo is simple, affordable way to get your bike to any destination—near or far. It's the first and only 1-bike trunk rack with zero mechanical frame adjustments. That's right, zero. Just place it, tighten the straps, secure your bike, and go. Plus, its compact uni-body frame fits a variety of vehicle makes and models, just like bigger bike racks do. The Solo is small enough to store in a trunk or closet, so it's as easy to store as it is to use." Goldstream Bicycles has a variety of car racks in stock and is in downtown Langford at 694 Goldstream Ave., and is open 7 days a week.