Cargo & family
Troxus Lynx Cargo
$1,699
Price
86 Nm
Torque
960 Wh
Battery
80.5 lb
Weight
Troxus Lynx Cargo vs Xtracycle The Hopper
Two cargo & family e-bikes at $1,699–$2,499, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Lynx Cargo costs $800 less.
- The The Hopper assists 8 mph faster.
- The Lynx Cargo carries 240 Wh more battery.
- The Lynx Cargo is 4.5 lb lighter.
- The Lynx Cargo uses a torque + cadence sensor; the The Hopper uses a torque sensor.
Every spec, side by side
| Lynx Cargo | The Hopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,699 | $2,499 |
| Category | Cargo & family | Cargo & family |
| Price per Wh | $1.77 per Wh | $3.47 per Wh |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 86 Nm | — |
| Motor power | 750 W | 750 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Bafang | Xtracycle |
| Drive system | Bafang | — |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 960 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Capacity | 20 Ah | — |
| Cells | Samsung | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | 90 mi | — |
| Range as stated | Up to 90 miles per charge | — |
| Est. real range | 38 mi | 29 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 25 Wh per mile | 25 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 80.5 lb | 85 lb |
| Max load | 500 lb | 500 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 242 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 2 | — |
| Class | Class 2 | Class 2 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano, KMC chain | Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 203 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 80 mm | — |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Tires | 20 x 4.0 | 20 x 2.25/2.40 |
| Display | Colour, Bluetooth, turn signals, USB charging | — |
| Frame | 6061-T6 aluminum | 6061 aluminum |
| Sizes | — | One size |
| Step-through option | Yes | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | — |
| Fenders | Yes | — |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | "UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified" | "UL 2849 certified" on the Swoop; the Hopper states the battery is "UL 2271 certified by SGS" |
| Warranty | 5 yr | 5 yr |
Specs transcribed from www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026 and xtracycle.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.