CLIMBING HILLS
JackRabbit’s hill climbing performance is governed by the laws of Newtonian physics. In other
words, speed depends on rider weight, available power and slope. Available power is a function
of the battery’s state of charge. At 50%, the battery charge is 36 volts. When the SCS is pressed
in the CLIMB position the rear wheel produces 288 watts of power. This will propel a 120 lb. rider
up a 15% slope at 6 mph, or a 240 lb. rider at 3 mph. You can calculate any performance
scenario at www.bikecalculator.com. If the slope is too steep for a given rider’s weight, the
controller will automatically cut off current to avoid damage.
WHEN JACKRABBIT’S SPEED UP
HILL FALLS BELOW 3 MPH IT IS TIME TO EITHER GET OFF AND WALK OR PUSH WITH
YOUR FEET
. Please visit our YouTube channel for demonstrations of JackRabbit’s amazing
human-powered modes of operation.
SADDLE
JackRabbit’s saddle and s
eat post are common bicycle components and therefore
interchangeable with other models. Together they offer several dimensions of adjustment. Saddle
height can be set from 26.5” to 33.5” above the ground.
Do not extend the seat post beyond
its minimum insertion hash marks
. The saddle can be moved about 4cm forward or back
along its rails. Finally, the pitch of the saddle can be tilted up or down to suit your riding comfort.
Feel free to experiment
—
or even swap in your favorite bicycle saddle.
TIRES
JackRab
bit’s front tire is 100% maintenance free. The nitrogen
-infused macromolecular material
has ride characteristics comparable to traditional pneumatic tires, yet is lighter in weight and will
never go flat! The only reason we chose not to use this technology in the rear relates to the
potential for panic stops. If the rear wheel is locked up (skids) on an abrasive surface (pavement
or concrete), a permanent flat spot may be created. Until ABS technology trickles down to the
bicycling industry, we decided this potentiality to be unacceptable. The rear tire thorn resistant. If
the rear tire should suffer a puncture, please refer to repair instructions on Page 8.
FOOTRESTS
The folding footrests are designed to support only the weight of your legs while you are seated
on the saddle: 30 lbs. maximum each side.
They could break and cause injury if stood on!
USB PORT
JackRabbit is equipped with a 5-volt, 1-amp USB port for recharging personal devices. When the
main battery is fully charged it can recharge a typical smartphone about 25 times. Devices can
be powered or recharged while operating your JackRabbit.
HOW TO FOLD YOUR JACKRABBIT FOR STORAGE/TRANSPORT
JackRabbit shines in its lightweight and ability to fit in small spaces--the back seat of a car,
behind a des
k, under a table, in a closet, etc. To fold the handlebars flip open the stem’s quick
release clamp lever. Pull the stem extension out about ½ “ (13 mm). Rotate the handlebars 90
degrees. Press down the quick release lever to hold the handlebars in this position. When folded
in this manner JackRabbit is only about 6” wide, 4’ long and 3’ tall.
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