Your Ride Report
Hey Adam,
Here are your recommended bikes: the RFA Utility is more compact but can still carry two children and cargo; the eSwoop has a bit more room on the deck and in the cargo bags. Both of the bikes recommended come with the CX motor which is ideal for hills.
I would be very happy to talk to you about these bikes and our accessories to help you decide on the one that will best suit your needs.
Marie-Claire
RFA Utility X1+
CX
500WH
Or visit https://www.xtracycle.com/product/rfa-utility-x1-plus/
What’s Included
Carry kids: Includes three of our most popular kid-hauling add-ons — Hooptie, MagicCarpet and Footsie foot rests — to keep your kids comfy and secure.
Stay organized: LockPocket carrying pouch for lock, phone, wallet and other small items.
Carry stuff: Our strong Utility MultiRack and two CargoBay panniers will handle groceries, backpacks, work stuff, and more.
Battery: Bosch PowerPack 500 watt-hour battery powers roughly 25 to 50 miles per charge, depending on conditions.
Electric-assist: Pedal along at up to 20 mph easily with help from the smooth, reliable Bosch CX motor. Extra torque for steep hills and heavy loads.
See and be seen: Front and rear lights powered by the e-assist system. Super bright and always ready.
Stay clean: Fenders keep water and road grime on the road.
Stable loading: Rock-solid kickstand for secure loading and unloading.
Schedule Ride Review
Go over your Ride Report results and have any questions answered about your recommended bikes by scheduling a Ride Review with our resident bike expert, Marie-Claire. We’ll make sure that the bike you end up with is exactly what you were looking for.
Motor
PowerPack 500
We believe the PowerPack 500 will meet your needs best. It will give you roughly 25 – 50 miles of range. The Bosch PowerPack 500 is the same size as and only slightly heavier than the PowerPack 400 but extends the range. With the included compact charger, it charges to 50% in 3.5 hours and 100% in 7.5 hours. Battery type: Lithium-ion. Please note that battery range depends on a variety of conditions including hills, road conditions, weight on the bike, etc.
Read more on how to choose an e-bike battery here.
According to your Ride Guide answers, we believe you would benefit from an electric assist. Having an electric assist bike can offer more flexibility in the way you ride your bike. You can ride further, faster, for longer, and up more hills. Based on your needs, we are recommending the CX motor. Here are the relative benefits of the 3 different drivetrains we offer: Performance, CX and Speed. This can help illustrate
PERFORMANCE
- 20mph maximum assist level
- Less torque for hauling heavy loads uphill
- Entry level e-assist option
CX
- More torque for powering up hills with heavy loads
- 20mph maximum assist level
- Ideal for most cargo bike riders
SPEED
- Less torque for hauling heavy loads uphill
- More speed, allowing riders to keep up with the pace of city traffic
- 28mph maximum assist
See detailed Bosch component comparison charts here.
Battery
Distance between charges and price both go up as Watt-hour numbers – 400wH, 500wH, and 1000wH – increase. For most people, the PowerPack 400 is plenty. Go for the 500wh or 1000wh batteries if you:
- plan to take long trips more often
- want to charge your bike less often
- want to go bike touring
More battery info can be found here. And you can check out Bosch’s fancy multi-factor range calculator here.
Shipping Information
Big Box of Happiness Program
The easiest, most hassle-free, hands-off bike-delivery in the world. Our bike mechanics on staff will professionally assemble your non-electric or electric bike, put it through an extensive 71 point safety check, pack it up fully assembled, and have it shipped directly to your door. And our staff will be there to keep you updated along the way. With the Big Box of Happiness Program, you will only have to pay for the professional assembly – we will ship your Big Box for free!
You can read more about the Big Box of Happiness here.
eSwoop X1+
CX
500WH
Or visit https://www.xtracycle.com/product/swoop-x1-plus/
What’s Included
Carry kids: Includes three of our most popular kid-hauling add-ons — Hooptie, MagicCarpet and U-Tube foot rests — to keep your kids comfy and secure.
Stay organized: LockPocket carrying pouch for lock, phone, wallet and other small items.
Carry stuff: Strong rear rack and two CargoBay panniers will handle groceries, backpacks, work stuff, and more.
Battery: Bosch PowerPack 500 watt-hour battery powers roughly 25 to 50 miles per charge, depending on conditions.
Electric-assist: Pedal along at up to 20 mph easily with help from the smooth, reliable Bosch CX motor. Extra torque for steep hills and heavy loads.
See and be seen: Front and rear lights powered by the e-assist system. Super bright and always ready.
Stay clean: Fenders keep water and road grime on the road.
Stable loading: Rock-solid KickBack 3 kickstand for secure loading and unloading.
Schedule Ride Review
Go over your Ride Report results and have any questions answered about your recommended bikes by scheduling a Ride Review with our resident bike expert, Marie-Claire. We’ll make sure that the bike you end up with is exactly what you were looking for.
Frame Shape
Low Step-Over Frame
Xtracycle offers two different frame shapes: a low step-over frame and a classic double triangle frame. Based off of your Ride Guide response, it appears a low step-over frame is ideal for you. This style of frame, found on the Swoop and RFA, makes getting on and off a fully loaded bike easier. This can be helpful for shorter riders, families where one rider is shorter, or riders who intend to carry cargo or kiddos on board.
Motor
PowerPack 500
We believe the PowerPack 500 will meet your needs best. It will give you roughly 25 – 50 miles of range. The Bosch PowerPack 500 is the same size as and only slightly heavier than the PowerPack 400 but extends the range. With the included compact charger, it charges to 50% in 3.5 hours and 100% in 7.5 hours. Battery type: Lithium-ion. Please note that battery range depends on a variety of conditions including hills, road conditions, weight on the bike, etc.
Read more on how to choose an e-bike battery here.
According to your Ride Guide answers, we believe you would benefit from an electric assist. Having an electric assist bike can offer more flexibility in the way you ride your bike. You can ride further, faster, for longer, and up more hills. Based on your needs, we are recommending the CX motor. Here are the relative benefits of the 3 different drivetrains we offer: Performance, CX and Speed. This can help illustrate
PERFORMANCE
- 20mph maximum assist level
- Less torque for hauling heavy loads uphill
- Entry level e-assist option
CX
- More torque for powering up hills with heavy loads
- 20mph maximum assist level
- Ideal for most cargo bike riders
SPEED
- Less torque for hauling heavy loads uphill
- More speed, allowing riders to keep up with the pace of city traffic
- 28mph maximum assist
See detailed Bosch component comparison charts here.
Battery
Distance between charges and price both go up as Watt-hour numbers – 400wH, 500wH, and 1000wH – increase. For most people, the PowerPack 400 is plenty. Go for the 500wh or 1000wh batteries if you:
- plan to take long trips more often
- want to charge your bike less often
- want to go bike touring
More battery info can be found here. And you can check out Bosch’s fancy multi-factor range calculator here.
Included Bundles
Everything you need for passenger carrying:
Hooptie
MagicCarpet
U-Tubes
Everything you need for carrying stuff:
X3 CargoBays
Herrmans Front and Rear Lights
Everything else you’ll need:
Full-Coverage Fenders
LockPocket
Kickback 3
Save $267.50 when buying these accessories with your bike.
Available Bundles
CarryXtra Longtail Bundle
Includes a front frame-mounted PorterRack; a PorterPack bag that sits on the PorterRack; an X3 SlingSet for carrying bulky items on the rear cargo area; and two X3 HiViz Lids which add reflective additional weather protection to your CargoBays.
Save $115 when you purchase these together with your bike.
Shipping Information
Big Box of Happiness Program
The easiest, most hassle-free, hands-off bike-delivery in the world. Our bike mechanics on staff will professionally assemble your non-electric or electric bike, put it through an extensive 71 point safety check, pack it up fully assembled, and have it shipped directly to your door. And our staff will be there to keep you updated along the way. With the Big Box of Happiness Program, you will only have to pay for the professional assembly – we will ship your Big Box for free!
You can read more about the Big Box of Happiness here.