Petaluma Top Ten

6. T-Bones Bike Rack
If you fall into the “space-challenged” residential demographic – but you love to hit the road on your bicycle every chance you get – there’s a company in Wisconsin that has a bike rack just for you. The Saris T-Bones, designed by Fabio Pedrini, moves seamlessly from your car bumper to the corner of your living room (or storage room or balcony or bedroom as the case may be). It’s not only functional but it’s effortlessly sexy in a way that Italian designers flaunt. The price tag is steep — $350 for a two-bike model and $379 for a three-bike version – but it’s ridiculously easy to set up and tear down; it pops off the bumper hitch in a snap (even if you’re a lightweight), folds up small enough to fit into a backpack, and then easily clamps into its home base. The T-Bones weighs only 10 pounds and is made of durable aluminum and recycled plastic. To find a local retailer, visit www.saris.com.