Xtracycle's Swoop ASM e-bike brings an automatic transmission to cargo bikes

Xtracycle’s $4,500 Swoop ASM cargo e-bike incorporates Shimano’s automatic transmission, which continuously monitors cadence, torque and speed to select the optimal gear without rider input. The system eliminates the manual gear-shifting alerts found on earlier models, providing seamless, brain-controlled shifting for cargo-bike riders.