There is an overwhelming abundance of random e-bikes on the market, and as JackRabbit CEO Jason Kenagy rightly points out, “People don’t need or want just another clunky bike.” What riders truly appreciate and desire are electric bikes that are lightweight, easy to maintain, and built to handle everyday routines, whether they’re commuting solo, riding with a partner, or hauling cargo.
JackRabbits, already known for its foldable, lightweight e-bikes, has taken a leaf out of the general requirements and created the MG Platform. This entirely new category of rides, dubbed Micro Haulers, is made to fold flat, focus on utility, and exist with one clear goal of getting sh*t done.
Designer: JackRabbit
The new micro hauler e-bike category comprises two models at the time of writing. The first model features a banana saddle for two people, while the second is a rugged terrain handler that doubles as a cargo hauler. With the size of an ordinary e-bike, and the charisma to haul a passenger or cargo, these bikes are called MG Doble and MG Renegade, respectively.
MG Doble
JackRabbit has some interesting bikes designed for zipping across town or campus, but this time, with the MG Doble, it is giving you the option to allow a partner to hop onto the bike with you. The bike with a two-person banana seat is designed with a 749-watt rear-hub motor, which can take a couple of riders up to 20 mph through the city lanes. The frame houses a two-pack battery system that gives the MG Doble a 48-mile range on a single charge.
For the speed frenzy, the Micro Hauler has an interesting unlockable 24 mph Off-Road Mode with mullet wheel design, and the company says it is “designed to get sh*t done on your own, or with a passenger.” It rides on a set of 20-inch wheels, weighs only 52 lbs, and can fold flat to fit in the boot of the car or roll on to the subway: it can fold from 64.5 x 29.5 x 43.5 inches down to 52 x 8.75 x 22.25 inches. The MG Doble’s color display on the Highrise handlebars and 10 attach points make it ready for everything you may need it for.
MG Renegade
Second on the charts obviously is the MG Renegade, which is lightweight, foldable, and convenient like the MG Doble, and shares a similar color screen and the low-maintenance hydraulic brakes. What it really adds to its humble sibling is the power to take the rider and the hauling cargo up hill and also off-road. The bike is way lighter, only 44 lbs out of the box, but the large frame bike does not compromise on the off-road speed of 24 mph, tread tires, and the equivalent 48+ mile range as the Doble. The MG Renegade features 10 mounting points on the monocoque aluminium alloy frame to attach accessories like a cargo basket; whether it is towing a trailer full of camping gear, running errands, or carrying groceries, the Renegade is designed for it all, but sadly has seating for one only. Both bikes start at $2,499.99 and are available in silver.
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