Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Malibu
Question:
Would any of your products be able to hold to full size beach cruisers?
asked by: Stan
Expert Reply:
Since beach cruisers can be on the heavier side of the bike rack spectrum the best setup I can recommend for your 2015 Chevy Malibu would be to go with a hitch mounted solution since that wouldn't put any contact with your vehicle.
For a hitch you would want the Draw Tite Hitch part # 36538 as it has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle.
The Swagman XTC2, part # S64670 is one of the most popular racks because it's so easy to use, and because the rack has an angled shank that would raise the bike rack up by three inches providing additional ground clearance. Because of that, this is the rack I'd recommend for you. The rack includes an anti-rattle hitch bolt, but a combination anti-rattle hitch lock/cable lock is available separately as part # S64031. This rack has a 35 lb per bike capacity.
The Thule T2 Pro XTR # TH69TX has a 60 lb per bike capacity and can be set up to carry 2 or 4 bikes. One important fact is that it probably will not work if your bike has fenders. If you only need to carry 2 bikes, then the Thule T2 Pro XTR for 2 bikes is # TH83JV.
Products Referenced in This Question
Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 1-1/4" & Combo Shanks - 7'
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Swagman Racks
- 2-3/4 Inch Span
- Swagman
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Thule
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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