Xtracycle’s New E-Cargo Bike, The Hopper, Is Compact & Characteristic-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 exchange many a automobile journey, all in a format that’s not a lot greater than a normal bicycle.

There was latest flood of latest electrical “cargo” bikes available on the market, lots of them merely beefed-up variations of normal e-bikes that may in all probability be higher described as “utility” e-bikes, and quite a lot of of that are mass-production e-bikes with common high quality elements which have simply been rebranded to satisfy the most recent e-bike startup’s advertising methods, they usually simply appeal to the informal tire-kicker who simply desires the bottom priced mannequin attainable. However Xtracycle has been within the cargo bike enterprise a very long time — 25+ years — and has some deep working information and expertise in constructing class-leading electrical cargo bikes “that exchange 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 trip, 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 get pleasure from faculty runs, weekend adventures, and commutes in-between, all with considered one of our most necessary options — an intuitive actual trip really feel.”

As a substitute of getting so as to add on different elements to be able to really 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 customer proper from the get-go.

The Hopper can deal with a 500-pound payload, carry two small passengers, has a prime pace of 28 mph, and a driving vary of as much as 60 miles per cost, powered by a 48V 750W rear hub motor and 720Wh battery. It contains 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 middle of gravity low and secure. The rear Hooptie rack is suitable with quite a few rack-mounted baby seats for actually younger passengers, and will be outfitted with a seat pad for a snug trip for older children.

The Hopper retails for $2999, with free delivery (and meeting at a neighborhood bike store the place out there), and there’s a 0% financing choice out there by way of Affirm. Get the total particulars about The Hopper at Xtracycle.