The 2.0 has skinny tires and suspension!!! Its badass, I have 1000 miles on mine, average about 25 miles on my battery going about 15mph but am heavy rider. Even though its cheating a bit I lost some weight just because i love using it so much . Ordered the Premium version, best Ebike company and deal out there with the 2.0 and even premium.
Our e-bikes (eunoreau defender S https://eunorau-ebike.com/collectio...l-wheel-drive-commuter-electric-fat-tire-bike) are ~100lbs. each with both batteries and racks. We do take the batteries out, so probably closer to 80lbs. Our rack is rated for 200lbs., zero issues or concerns yet.
Unless you have e 4k tow package with the heavier hitch instead of the 2000 tow package the weight of the bikes and bike rack are only part of the equation. The distance to the furthest bike from the hitch pin hole after you subtract 8 " to it and the weight of the bikes and bike rack determine how much weight the hitch tongue weight is rated for In my case a 350 lb tongue weight and 3500 pound rated hitch with a spare tire and spare tire carrier that was 22" from the hitch pin hole to the furthest distance to the tire derated that 350 pound tongue weight to 197 pounds and the spare tire and spare tire carrier weighted combined 168 pounds. so I was good to go. I don't know the distance your bikes stick out from the hitch pin and if you have the 4000 tow rating or the 2000 tow ratng but if its the 200 tongue weight and 2000 pound tow package I'd keep a close eye on it because in that case you probably exceeding the rating of the hitch since you aren't actually towing but rather hanging unsupported weight on the hitch which derates it's capability.
We do not have 4k tow. To date, no issues whatsoever and we've used it many many times. There is no give or sway at all. We do keep a close eye.
I wrote about my experience with the Harbor Freight Motorcycle carrier that I returned, in another posting. It did not have the right spacing for the wheels and stuck way out, among other things.
Lol - I regularly get 52 MPG and I saw 57 once but I haven't yet hyper miled to 59... And I don't drive like a snale. I drive slow - average. But I live in rural areas, lots of side streets and short highway driving. 80/20 city / highway.Lovin my HYBRID. 42.1 mpg avg. Just over 7k miles.
That's the way to go IMO, just slide them in and out of the bed! Buy a pool noodle and cut it in half and put one in between the two halves when folded, and you'll avoid any scratches. Best to get a plastic tote that is barely just big enough that has nice handles, makes handling easier (see below).
I strongly disagree with your opening statement... The vast majority of jurisdictions allow Class 1 & 2 e-bikes to be ridden anywhere a regular bike is allowed. Some places restrict the use of Class 3 e-bikes on their trails, while allowing the Class 1 & 2 e-bikes. There are some (fortunately only a few) jurisdictions that prohibit e-bikes entirely, but even those places rarely enforce it unless you're going ridiculously fast or presenting a hazard to fellow trail users.
If you don't ride like an idiot, nobody cares. Our bikes technically should be classified as "motor vehicles" (1500w, capable of >28mph in pedal assist) and I know several people who have WAY more power yet have never even heard of a single issue (in our area). We probably put more miles on our e-bikes than we do our cars; I for sure do, wife probably doesn't because she commutes to work (~50 miles round trip) twice a week.
