Has there been a solution to the hitch/bike rack conundrum?

[x petro]

As the day to the delivery of my "dream car" get closer, the stress around the issue of taking a bike with me on the ride gets greater. I love to cycle and probably put more miles on the bike than I did on my car last year. I can't ride out of my home so every ride means loading the bike on the rack to a safe ride start point. I'm not looking to duplicate the 2 in receiver and Kuaat rack I'm now using but something other than a mount stuck to the panorama roof or trying to cram 1 or 2 bikes into the rear storage, is very important to me. Am I going to be forced to make the decision that this just isn't the vehicle that meets my needs? I know I'm not the only person with this concern and this is beginning to feel like a significant design flaw omitting this important consideration in a new from scratch "utility" vehicle.. help!

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[ChasingCoral]

As the day to the delivery of my "dream car" get closer, the stress around the issue of taking a bike with me on the ride gets greater. I love to cycle and probably put more miles on the bike than I did on my car last year. I can't ride out of my home so every ride means loading the bike on the rack to a safe ride start point. I'm not looking to duplicate the 2 in receiver and Kuaat rack I'm now using but something other than a mount stuck to the panorama roof or trying to cram 1 or 2 bikes into the rear storage, is very important to me. Am I going to be forced to make the decision that this just isn't the vehicle that meets my needs? I know I'm not the only person with this concern and this is beginning to feel like a significant design flaw omitting this important consideration in a new from scratch "utility" vehicle.. help!

See https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...g-capacity-and-towing-equipment-for-mme.2880/

In particular, the most complete thread with the latest is the original:
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/mach-e-towing-hitch-option-now-available.275/

Searching for "hitch" in thread titles does wonders

 

[x petro]

Thank you for the links. Lots of discussion and good intent but no definite solutions or timing estimates for a functional hitch.

 

[generaltso]

Thank you for the links. Lots of discussion and good intent but no definite solutions or timing estimates for a functional hitch.

Yep. That's the current state of affairs. A couple of aftermarket manufacturers have offered a free hitch to the first MME owner that can bring their car to them to get measured. But the availability of something is probably still a ways off.

 

[mattbostonmache]

Following. This is really important to me.

What does the European hitch look like? And could that part be installed on an American car?

The aftermarket hitch on my RAV4 sits pretty low. And the MME is already really low.

And I don't really want to go aftermarket roofrack because it's hard to get a heavier bike up there. And roofrack mounted carriers are either quick release or through axle. My trip bike is QR and my gravel and MTN bikes are TA.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Following. This is really important to me.

What does the European hitch look like? And could that part be installed on an American car?

The aftermarket hitch on my RAV4 sits pretty low. And the MME is already really low.

And I don't really want to go aftermarket roofrack because it's hard to get a heavier bike up there. And roofrack mounted carriers are either quick release or through axle. My trip bike is QR and my gravel and MTN bikes are TA.

See https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/mach-e-towing-hitch-option-now-available.275/

 

[x petro]

EcoHitch is not an option as they do not have a hitch available for the MME. Here is their response after I sent a Nov. 2020 request for a hitch solution:

Thanks for reaching out and for allowing me the opportunity to add some value. I wasn't able to find a fitment for your vehicle. I will add your information to our core product testing database for a follow up when we have a fitment for your vehicle. This database provides our engineering team an understanding of which vehicles require testing and development. Let me know if you have any further questions or need anything else in the meantime. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Jenna Schlafmann
Customer Support and Sales
Torklift
800-246-8132

 

[generaltso]

EcoHitch is not an option as they do not have a hitch available for the MME.

That‘s the case with all hitch makers currently. They can‘t make one until they get their hands on an MME.

 

[ChasingCoral]

EcoHitch is not an option as they do not have a hitch available for the MME. Here is their response after I sent a Nov. 2020 request for a hitch solution:

Thanks for reaching out and for allowing me the opportunity to add some value. I wasn't able to find a fitment for your vehicle. I will add your information to our core product testing database for a follow up when we have a fitment for your vehicle. This database provides our engineering team an understanding of which vehicles require testing and development. Let me know if you have any further questions or need anything else in the meantime. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Jenna Schlafmann
Customer Support and Sales
Torklift
800-246-8132

However, I called Jenna and got the full story months ago. The first person to take their car to Kent, WA gets their hitch installed for free. At that point Torklift will be able to make them for others. Same with Stealth Hitches in Sugar Hill, GA. See: https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/mach-e-towing-hitch-option-now-available.275/post-84641

 

[Dangerfish]

This is very important to me too. I want to be able to continue to use my Kuat NV 2.0. But it looks like I'll have to wait a while for a solution for that. Until then, if you don't want to mount on the roof, I think we have 2 options. Seasucker (either Talon or Hornet would be my choice) and something like a Saris Bone. I'm not crazy about the Seasucker so I'd probably go with the Saris. It should attached to the back of the MME. Only thing in my situation is the position of my rear shock. I don't know if it will allow me to hang the bike from the Saris.

 

[Colorider]

Yep, this is a big concern for me too. I probably won’t get my car until late summer so I’m confident that there will be solutions by then but it sucks for you early adopters.

 

[eltonlin]

This is very important to me too. I want to be able to continue to use my Kuat NV 2.0. But it looks like I'll have to wait a while for a solution for that. Until then, if you don't want to mount on the roof, I think we have 2 options. Seasucker (either Talon or Hornet would be my choice) and something like a Saris Bone. I'm not crazy about the Seasucker so I'd probably go with the Saris. It should attached to the back of the MME. Only thing in my situation is the position of my rear shock. I don't know if it will allow me to hang the bike from the Saris.

yeah I have both a seasucker (2bike) and a 3-bike Bones rack. I think Bones is probably the easiest setup, though as noted, if you do, you need to disable the auto trunk open mechanism to be safe.

 

[dtbaker61]

As the day to the delivery of my "dream car" get closer, the stress around the issue of taking a bike with me ... important consideration in a new from scratch "utility" vehicle.. help!

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/diy-install-torklift-hitch-for-bike-rack-etc.5714/

 

[AEtherScythe]

Sorry I won't be able to help anyone in this thread who has already had a hitch installed. But for anyone else reading, my work may help you.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...l-cutting-guide-and-covers.25995/#post-599644

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