Of course, these additions do make it a little heavier—it’s 32 pounds as compared to the OG’s 24 pounds. But it’s still light and compact enough for me to lift it out of the box with no problems.
Everything about the Jackrabbit is shockingly easy. Most electric bikes require a lot of assembly. I pulled the XG’s box into my driveway, pulled it out, pulled off the Styrofoam, plugged in the handlebars and … that was it. No screwing in a front tire, or plugging in a wonky battery, or fiddling with squeaky brakes. It even comes fully charged. I was able to putter off within 15 minutes of opening the box!
When compared to other electric vehicles, it’s very affordable for the quality of ride that you get. I appreciate the upgrades made to the Jackrabbit XG, but that does come with an increased price tag of $1,800. However, the OG still costs only $1,000.
Most importantly, it’s just so much fun. Yes, you could get a reliable Aventon for this price, but I feel glum whenever I have to push off a 65-pound ebike now. There’s nothing that makes me feel more like Pee-wee Herman (in a good way, RIP) than hopping onto a tiny electric bicycle, bouncing off the curb, and hauling ass away from the library, cackling all the way.
Photograph: Jackrabbit
Even big men like to zip around looking silly on my tiny electric motorbike. I can chase my kids around the blacktop, and pop up and down off sidewalks around my kids’ school. It fits on my front porch and takes up a tiny little corner of my garage. It’s perfect for my lifestyle, and is way more fun than any tiny bike has a right to be. If you have anyplace that you need to get to fast, I very much recommend it.
