Class 3 Cargo Bike Disclaimer: There is a steep injury curve if you crash your bike over 20mph, so please be mindful when you have precious cargo on board. Whether riding a Class 1 or Class 3, I typically keep my speeds below 16mph if my kids are on board.
The Xtracycle Swoop is such an icon in the cargo bike world. It is an evolution of the original Xtracycle Edgerunner, which also evolved from the original Xtracycle kit that brought the idea of longtail cargo bikes to the US. The 26″ front wheel helps roll over things well, so you don’t need suspension, and the 20″ rear wheel keeps your deck height and weight low. A bonus is the steel frame that gives some flex to help with the chatter of the road. The Swoop is a true longtail, which means it can hold up to 3 kids and has a great offering of accessories.
The below spec is for the Class 3 / 28 mph version. You can see the Class 1 / 20mph version here.
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Xtracycle Swoop Class 3 / 28mph Specs
| Available colors |
Vista Blue (glossy) or Black (matte) |
| Bike weight |
62.9 lbs |
| Max Gross Vehicle Weight |
470 pounds |
| Frame material |
4130 Chromoly steel |
| Fork material |
4130 Chromoly steel |
| Handlebar |
Kalloy AL078L, 31.8mm, 45mm rise, 24-degree backsweep, 640mm width |
| Grips |
Marwi 7GP-03-L, 125mm long |
| Stem |
Kalloy AS007N. Available lengths: 60mm (S), 90mm (M), 120mm (L) |
| Headset |
FSA No. 18 |
| Saddle |
Xtracycle Comfort Saddle (2021) |
| Seat post |
Kalloy SP3D1, 31.6mm. Available lengths: 300mm (S), 400mm (M), 450mm (L) |
| Seat clamp (collar) |
Xtracycle LF-5233 34.9mm bolt-on |
| Kickstand |
KickBack 3 |
| Rear rack |
Longtail RearRack |
| Brake levers |
Tektro M745 |
| Cabling |
Internal |
| Front brake |
Tektro M745, 4 piston hydraulic |
| Front rotor |
Shimano SM-RT64, 180mm |
| Rear brake |
Tektro M745, 4 piston hydraulic |
| Rear rotor |
Shimano STEPS RT-EM600-M, 180mm |
| Front light |
Herrmans H-Black Pro E 6-12V (attached to fender) |
| Rear light |
Herrmans H-TRACE E-BIKE 6-12V (included) |
| Shifters |
Shimano SL-M4100-R 10-S Rapidfire Plus w/optical |
| Front derailleur |
(none) |
| Rear derailleur |
Shimano RD-M5120-SGS Deore 10/11-S Shadow Plus |
| Crank |
FSA CK-752, 170mm |
| Chainring |
FSA 42 tooth cog |
| Cassette |
Shimano CS-M4100-10 10-S 11-42 tooth |
| Chain |
KMC e10T Turbo 174L 10-S EPT Anti-Rust |
| E-assist |
Shimano STEPS EP6 |
| E-assist cycling computer |
Shimano SC-EN500 |
| Charger |
Shimano STEPS EC-E6002 (120 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz, 2 amp) |
| Battery |
Shimano STEPS BT-EN606, 630 wH (frame, external), up to 60mi per charge depending on riding conditions and load |
| Front hub |
KT QL-XC2F, 15mm, 100mm thru axle |
| Rear hub |
KT QL-XC2R, 10mm, 135mm bolt-on |
| Front rim |
26″ Alex DM24, 36H A/V 13 gauge |
| Rear rim |
20″ Alex DM24, 36H A/V 13 gauge |
| Spokes |
Pillar 13 gauge stainless w/PB13 14L brass nipples |
| Tires |
Front: Schwalbe Super Moto-X HS 439, 26″ x 2.4″; Rear: Schwalbe Super Moto-X HS 439, 20″ x 2.4″ |
| Tire compatibility |
26″ and 20″ only, max width of 2.4″ |
| Fenders |
Aluminum (included) |
| Also includes |
FreeLoader Too, U-tubes (2021) |
| E-assist class |
Class 3 |
| Max e-assist speed |
28 mph |
| Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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