Recommended Trunk Mount Bike Rack for 2011 Electra Townie Balloon 3i on 2009 Chevy Malibu

Question:

Hello, Was looking for the best trunk mount to carry my 2011 Electra townie balloon 3i on my 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Regards

asked by: Rich

Helpful Expert Reply:

To safely transport your 2011 Electra Townie Balloon 3i bike on your 2009 Chevy Malibu I recommend taking a look at the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 because of its secure mounting system and integrated locks to help deter theft of your investments.

This particular carrier, which is confirmed to fit your Malibu, uses SuperCush anti-sway cradles to hold the bike frame at 3 different points and an interlocking system that adjusts to the shape of your vehicle for a really secure attachment. Its rubber and foam pads on the contact points will also prevent any scuffs or scratches from the rack on your Chevy Malibu.

I have attached a short video demonstration of this rack being used on a later model Malibu that you can check out as well.

I wasn't able to track down the exact weight of your Electra Townie so I just recommend verifying that it falls under the carrier's 35 pound per bike limit. All trunk mount bike racks have this same weight capacity.

One thing you will definitely need to add because of the drop-down frame on your bike is an adapter bar like the Yakima Tube Top # Y02531. This will attach to the bike stem and seat post to create a horizontal mounting bar for the rack to attach to.

I have attached a video demonstration on the adapter so you can see exactly how it works.