Recommended Bike Rack For 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Question:

GUYS WAITING FOR MY HITCH TO BE INSTALLED ON MY CHEVY MALIBU . NARROWED IT DOWN TO THREE HITCH RACKS. TULE PLATFORM 2,SWAGMAN TXC2 OR KUAT PLATFORM 2. SINCE I WOULD BE REMOVING RACK OFTEN ,WHICH IS EASIEST TO INSTALL AND REMOVE FROM CAR,WHICH IS L IGHTEST? LEANING TOWARDS THULE SINCE IT IS AMERICAN MADE AND LIKE THE BUILT IN LOCKS

asked by: Jose

Expert Reply:

Yes, congratulations on your new hitch and yes the Thule bike racks are amazing! My two favorite racks are Thule and Kuat! Especially the Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Bike Platform Rack # TH92BJ. What makes it stand out is the ability to almost accommodate any type of bike. The access to the rear hatch is nice as well.

The rack is easy to remove. Just remove the anti-rattle bolt and lock, and the hitch slides right out. The easy install allows you to do this process in reverse to install the rack. The weight of this rack is 35 lbs

The Kuat rack # KU74FR is awesome as well but cannot accommodate larger tire bikes without purchasing an adapter. A difference between Thule and Kuat is where the rack grabs the bike. The # KU74FR a heavier rack at 47 lbs.

The Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack # S64670 is an affordable option. Not as secure holding the bikes like the above two options. It takes a little more work to access the rear hitch, but its fairly easy to remove. This rack weighs under 33lbs.