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Xtracycle Packs the Hopper Cargo eBike with a 500lb Carrying Capacity

Xtracycle's new Hooper Cargo eBike hero(Photos / Xtracycle)
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Cargo bikes & cargo bike conversions have been Xtracycle‘s jam for 25 years. Just recently, they announced the newest member of their cargo family, the Hopper. Xtracycle said they designed the Hopper to be the most intuitive, compact family cargo bike on the market. Let’s check it out.

Xtracycle's new Hooper Cargo eBike full side
(Photos / Xtracycle)

The new Hopper has a shorter wheelbase, so it rides closer to a regular bicycle. Plus, it can fit riders from 5′ to 6’5″. And even though it’s on the smaller size it can still haul a claimed 500lbs (we’re assuming this includes passengers).

Xtracycle's new Hooper Cargo eBike Front side

Steve Zourntos, who’s the Head of Product over at Xtracycle says that they’ve “taken everything [they’ve] learned about cargo bikes and wrapped it up in this nimble, easy-to-use package.” He added that the Hopper is ideal for school drop-offs, errands, and commuting. It can even park vertically, making it the “perfect solution for urban family”.

This is the first eBike for Xtracycle that comes equipped with a throttle. Plus, it comes with Hooptie passenger bars, a front PorterRack, full-coverage fenders, integrated lights, and a beefy center kickstand.

Hopper Key Retail and Features

Retail: $2999 (introductory price of $2499 from October 11th through the 13th)

  • 750W rear hub motor 
  • 720 Watt hour battery
  • torque sensor assists up to 28 mph 
  • 20” wheels
  • 60 miles on a single charge
  • hydraulic disc brakes
  • front suspension fork
  • suspension-dropper post

The Hopper is available for pre-order at the link below. It will be shipping nationwide on October 11th. The Hopper will be available for purchase at the introductory price of $2499 until October 13th. These prices include free shipping and local assembly where available.

Xtracycle.com

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Nooner
Nooner
22 days ago

I hope the rider is very tall, or at least likes that passenger cage jabbing you in the back… WTF? This is a radical departure for Xtracycle as they have only played in the Bosch type mid drive space in the past.

Duncan
Duncan
20 days ago

I’d say the frame can pass a 500lb GVWR but several of those components certainly can’t..

Astro_Kraken
Astro_Kraken
19 days ago

We need sub categories for cargo bikes. Bikes designed for carrying kids are very different than one for carrying building supplies.

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