Xtracycle’s New E-Cargo Bike, The Hopper, Is Compact & Function-Wealthy

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Xtracycle, one of many pioneers in cargo bikes within the US, simply launched a brand new e-cargo mannequin, The Hopper, which is filled with options that may assist it substitute many a automobile journey, all in a format that’s not a lot larger than an ordinary bicycle.

There was latest flood of recent electrical “cargo” bikes in the marketplace, a lot of them merely beefed-up variations of ordinary e-bikes that will most likely be higher described as “utility” e-bikes, and various of that are mass-production e-bikes with common high quality elements which have simply been rebranded to satisfy the newest e-bike startup’s advertising methods, and so they simply entice the informal tire-kicker who simply needs the bottom priced mannequin doable. However Xtracycle has been within the cargo bike enterprise a very long time — 25+ years — and has some deep working data and expertise in constructing class-leading electrical cargo bikes “that substitute mundane day-to-day automobile journeys with inspiring adventures.”

Xtracycle describes its latest mannequin, The Hopper, on this approach:

“Our most enjoyable cargo expertise in a nimble experience, small footprint, and Xtracycle’s main real-ride really feel for cargo commuters, adventurers, and weekend explorers.”

“With 25 years of expertise in pioneering cargo bicycles, you’ll take pleasure in faculty runs, weekend adventures, and commutes in-between, all with one among our most vital options — an intuitive actual experience really feel.”

As a substitute of getting so as to add on different elements with the intention to actually haul cargo, human or in any other case, The Hopper comes with a entrance PorterRack and a rear Hooptie kid-carrier, which makes it less complicated and extra handy for the client proper from the get-go.

The Hopper can deal with a 500-pound payload, carry two small passengers, has a high velocity of 28 mph, and a using vary of as much as 60 miles per cost, powered by a 48V 750W rear hub motor and 720Wh battery. It includes a entrance suspension fork, a dropper seatpost, cargo foot-rails, built-in entrance and rear lighting, a double-legged kickstand, hydraulic disk brakes, and its 20″ tires assist maintain the bike’s heart of gravity low and secure. The rear Hooptie rack is appropriate with plenty of rack-mounted youngster seats for actually younger passengers, and might be outfitted with a seat pad for a snug experience for older youngsters.

The Hopper retails for $2999, with free transport (and meeting at an area bike store the place obtainable), and there’s a 0% financing possibility obtainable via Affirm. Get the complete particulars about The Hopper at Xtracycle.