When it comes to e-bikes and other micromobility solutions, the array of choices is wide and maybe more than often confusing. However, when it comes to a product that is both strong and elegant, durable and powerful, the choice can only be one: Scorpion from Juiced Bikes.
That’s what Juiced Bikes is promising customers with their Indiegogo campaign, which managed to reach its fixed goal of $50,000 in something like 5 minutes. It is currently sitting at over $1.2 million in pledges, more than 2,500% of its initial proposed goal, so yes, it’s safe to say that there’s a high interest in a moped-style retro bike that promises to launch the micromobility revolution.
What makes Scorpion stand out from the crowd of the many e-bike variants is the fact that it’s a homage to the 1970s moped-style bicycles. So, it’s comfortable and elegant, solid and reliable. At the same time, it comes with the world-leading 52-volt battery, which offers a riding range of 45 to 75 miles, and a standard 750-watt motor for a top speed of 28mph.
Scorpion is also very safe and easy to control, thanks to hydraulic 180 mm disk brakes, front and rear suspension, which makes it very comfortable – as does the moped-style seat. Puncture-resistant fat street tires and the oversized LED motorcycle headlamp add to the picture of a fully comfy and safe e-bike, unlike no other on the market – or so say the makers.
“In the e-bike market, we're all very focused on pushing the performance envelope. With the Scorpion, however, we wanted to emphasize the importance of the design, while still ensuring the bike was packed with advanced performance features our customers love,” Tora Harris, CEO and Founder of Juiced Bikes, says in a statement.
“Gone are the days of underpowered pedaling. With the Scorpion, we are delivering superhuman power and speed combined with incredible versatility at an extremely affordable price. It’s really the perfect mobility solution for a broad range of riders,” Harris adds.
Scorpion comes in Gloss Black and Metallic Blue, and has a more performative sibling in the HyperScorpion. For those who were able to pledge on the crowdfunding site, Scorpion will ship for $1,299, and for $2,199 for orders through the official Juiced Bikes website, once it goes into mass production. Shipping is scheduled for March 2020 on pre-orders.
Elena has been writing for a living since 2006 and, as a journalist, she has put her double major in English and Spanish to good use. She covers automotive and mobility topics like cars and bicycles, and she always knows the shows worth watching on Netflix and friends. Full profile
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