Should you’ve been on the fence about getting one among JackRabbit’s quirky little micro e-bikes, then that is most likely one of the best deal you’re ever going to search out on a JackRabbit OG.
Having already rolled out the JackRabbit OG2 as a brand new technology of the pint-sized electrical runabout, the corporate is sunsetting the earlier mannequin.
That’s proper, it’s sending the OG2 out to pasture. It’s going to a farm upstate. It’s resting underneath the shade of a giant oak tree. It’s taking one final journey into that everlasting sundown.
Mainly, they’re killing it off. Not as a result of there’s something fallacious with it, however as a result of the OG2 is now the subsequent, higher model.
Nevertheless, that additionally means JackRabbit apparently has to clear off its cabinets of OGs and has now marked them right down to simply $799. That’s a reduction of $200 over the MSRP, and in comparison with the JackRabbit OG2 at $1,249, it’s a reasonably darn enticing value.
As a refresher, the JackRabbit OG is a 20 mph and 24 lb bike-like micro mobility system designed to be extraordinarily transportable. I say bike-like, as a result of it’s not likely a bicycle because it doesn’t have pedals. As an alternative, it has fold out foot pegs that assist hold it lighter and extra compact.
Which means it’s technically a scooter, although I can communicate from expertise after I say it feels extra like a brief wheelbase bike than a scooter.
It makes use of 20″ bicycle wheels, a bicycle handlebar, bicycle saddle, and principally provides you the steadiness of a bicycle as a substitute of small-wheeled concern of a standing scooter.
It’s additionally tremendous simple to journey with, which I’ve finished earlier than, even flying internationally with my JackRabbit OG (see beneath).
The primary draw back to the JackRabbit OG, in addition to that you just’re not going to get a lot train, is that t’s not terribly long-range.
It affords simply 10 miles per cost of its cute little battery. Nevertheless, you’ll be able to after all carry a second battery (which would slot in the pocket of any self-respecting cargo pants wearer) or use JackRabbit’s RangeBuster battery to get 24 miles per cost.
It appears its finest use case for one thing like that is for fast and straightforward city transit, particularly for riders who don’t have numerous house of their condominium or dorm room for a giant bike. However there are additionally loads of individuals who use a JackRabbit OG recreationally, even using on trails and taking it off-roading.
Mainly, the JackRabbit OG is a really particular sort of journey, nevertheless it fills a distinct segment that extra individuals may gain advantage from than most likely notice it. And for $799, there simply aren’t every other 24 lb electrical bike-like units on the market that provide these specs. (Sure, I KNOW…… earlier than you inform me within the feedback, I do know the Lectric XP Lite 2.0 is additionally $799, and it’s superior. I adore it, I do. However it’s over twice the load for a similar velocity. It’s an ideal bike for one more area of interest, nevertheless it’s not going to slot in a 7″ hole underneath a dorm room mattress or let me raise it with one finger.)
That is most likely the one time we’ll ever see a JackRabbit at this value, and as soon as it’s gone it is going to be gone for good.
So should you’re out there for a enjoyable and distinctive journey, that is your likelihood.
And simply in case you wish to get the newest and biggest model, you’ll be able to take a look at my overview of the OG2 beneath.
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