Bike Rack for Lectric Lite XP 2.0 On 2019 Corolla Hatchback

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Hello, I was wondering if you believe my wifes Lectric lite xp 2.0 bike would be compatible with the Saris Freedom Bike Rack 1-1/4 and 2 Hitches - Frame Mount Part Number: SA4412B. Itll be about 55lbs Lectric states the lite is 49lb including the 7lb battery and we just installed a rear back rack. We are getting a class 1 hitch 1 1/4 inch since that is the only option available for her 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback. Any help would be greatly appreciated because its been difficult to find the right product and we do not want our bike to fall off onto the the road! Thank you for your time and assistance.

asked by: Gabriel M

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Hi Gabriel; the Saris Freedom # SA4412B will not work for the Lectric XP Lite 2.0 since the capacity is 35 lbs per bike when used with a Class I hitch. If you only need it for a single bike you can use the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack # KU64FR which can handle up to 60 lbs. This is a wheel mount instead of a frame mount but it looks like the bike doesn't have fenders so that won't be an issue.

If you need bike rack for 2 bikes I recommend the Thule T2 Classic Bike Rack # TH9045. This has an overall capacity of 100 lbs with a single-bike capacity up to 60 lbs. If you want to add locks to keep it secure you will need the # TH450400 as well. This also holds bike by the wheels with ratcheting hooks. Both options are Class I compatible so they can be used with a hitch like the Curt # C11567.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Gabriel

10/3/2024

Great thanks for the information and links! Could you resend the link for # TH544 please? I forgot to mention that we installed a front fender and rear rack/rear fender onto our Lectric Lite. What single & double 1 1/4" rack would you recommend with those restrictions? Also, when an adapter is added to a 1 1/4" to fit a 2" hitch, total capacity increases right? I plan on installing a 2" hitch on my truck once we get a second electric bike in the future, and would love to be able to use the same rack on both vehicles. If not, the priority is definitely the one that carries the ebike on the corolla hatchback. Thank you!

Robin H.

10/5/2024

@Gabriel I went ahead and fixed that link for the locks. I see you went with the RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo # RKY87RR which will work with a fender and can handle 60 lbs. This does have an add-on # RKY27RR to make it a 2-bike rack down the road but the instructions say it reduces capacity to 45 lbs per bike. It isn't clear if that is for the 3-bike variation only or includes converting the one like yours to a 2-bike rack so if you decide to add that in the future I would double check with RockyMounts. I have a feeling it remains at 60 lbs per bike since the # RKY77RR which is the two bike version has a capacity of 60 lbs per bike. Also, adding the adapter to fit a 2" hitch typically doesn't increase the capacity. Some bike racks have a Class I restriction where the capacity is lower like the Saris Freedom we talked about. However, it does not have that restriction with a Class II hitch which would also be a 1-1/4" receiver.

Answer 1

Good morning, Diane. That is a good question since the RockyMounts HighNoon #RKY87RR and the RockyMounts MonoRail #RKY10007 are quite similar. The HighNoon is essentially the newer version of the same RockyMounts bike rack. We started selling the…

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You should place your E-Bike as close to your 2017 Buick Encore as possible when using the Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack #SA4412B, which means on the inside of the rack. The reason for this is so the rack and your bike remain as stable as…

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Hey Kris! A Class I hitch like the Curt #C67RJ is the only option for your Prius. There are no Class II options available, and no way to really modify this to make it one. It is possible to gain clearance with the use of an adapter like the #e93YR…

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Answer 4

Hey Len, the RockyMounts HighNoon FC Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #RKY77RR you were looking at could work with both a class I and II hitch (as long as the class II hitch doesn't have a 2" receiver), and the RockyMounts HighNoon FC Bike Rack for 2…

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Answer 5

Hey Tim, this is a really great question as the RockyMounts HighNoon part #RKY87RR and the Monorail part #RKY10007 are both very similar. To the point I almost don't see why they have both available at first glance. But anyway the Monorail has a…

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Hello Eric. Congrats on the new 2025 Corolla Hatchback! Yes, the only hitch that I see for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11567 which is a Class I with a 1 1/4" receiver. I checked the previous years and…

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Answer 7

Although we do not do trailer hitch installations in Florida (or at any location outside of our Missouri headquarters) you only need to find a local qualified mechanic who should be able to do this type of installation fairly easily. I do recommend…

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Hey Allan, so I have an E-bike option that I think you will like but the Hollywood Racks Destination wouldn't work for an e-bike as it doesn't have the capacity even though there is that one review where the guy said it worked. Instead the…

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Answer 9

Hey Dave, RockyMounts has another company make the RM030 for them and stated that it's only available for the AU market and not the US. What bike rack do you have? I might be able to find a workaround but will need to know what the rack is to see…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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