Xtracycle Unveils The Hopper: Compact E-Cargo Bike Combines 500-lb Payload With Premium Ride Quality

September 10, 2024

From school drop-offs to commutes, even vertical storage, the Hopper is ideal for city living.

MILL VALLEY, CA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Xtracycle, pioneers in cargo bike design for over 25 years, announces the debut of its newest electric cargo bike, the Hopper. Designed to be the most intuitive, compact family cargo bicycle on the market, the Hopper combines Xtracycle’s renowned ride quality with accessibility, versatility, and impressive hauling capabilities.

Featuring a sleek profile with a smaller wheelbase and accessible frame for riders ranging from 5’ to 6’ 5”, the Hopper embodies clever engineering that ensures exceptional stability and handling. With overall length comparable to most regular bicycles, this compact cargo powerhouse offers a robust carrying capacity of 500 pounds.

“We’ve taken everything we’ve learned about cargo bikes and wrapped it up in this nimble, easy-to-use package,” says Steve Zourntos, Head of Product at Xtracycle. “Capable for school drop-offs and compact enough for continuing on to commute or errands, and even park vertically, it’s the perfect solution for urban families.”

In a first for Xtracycle, the Hopper features a throttle for effortless starts and acceleration, especially useful when fully loaded. Outfitted with essential accessories like the Hooptie passenger bars and front PorterRack, along with full-coverage fenders, integrated lights, and a sturdy center kickstand, this bike is ready to roll right out of the box. Key features include:

“Ride quality and functional, durable features were paramount in the Hopper design, but making it fun to ride and easy to integrate into your daily life, goes a step further to achieve our goal to welcome more riders into the cargo community,” says Zourntos.

Available for pre-order at Xtracycle.com today, shipping nationwide on October 11th. The Hopper will be available for purchase at the introductory price of $2499 until October 13th (full price $2999) and includes free shipping and local assembly where available.

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About Xtracycle

Xtracycle is the pioneer in e-cargo bicycles designed for car-free utility and family fun. Xtracycle spurred North America’s cargo bike boom over 25 years ago with its innovative longtail engineering, dedicating the decades following to perfecting a balanced ride quality, carrying capacity, and safety. Today, Xtracycle empowers riders to have more sustainable experiences in everyday life with the ability to turn daily routines into rejuvenating adventures. Learn more at Xtracycle.com.

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