The Juiced Scrambler dials up the ebike fun while staying road-legal, despite the moto-inspired looks. Photo: Will Sileo//The Inertia
Turn the power all the way up on a Juiced Scrambler, and you’ll feel the 1,700-watt motor boost off a full stop. A slight turn of the pedals is akin to slamming the accelerator to the floor on a go-kart. While many states, including my home of California, limit ebikes to 28 mph, the Juiced Scrambler has found a way to squeeze a lot of punch into those guidelines and turn city and off-road riding into a blast.
Once I started riding my Scrambler, my other ebikes increasingly sat neglected in my garage. The Scrambler was perfect for what city riding presented in San Francisco: speed for long, uninterrupted bike paths; power to climb hills; fat, knobby tires and full suspension to seamlessly transition to the rutted dirt paths of Golden Gate Park, or the sandy roads of the Great Highway.
Bottom Line: The power, grippy tires, full-suspension option, and competitive pricing make the Scrambler ideal for riders who want to make their rides fun regardless of the terrain ahead. That said, it’s probably not going to replace your commuter or two-seater ebikes.
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Knobby tires and full suspension make for a versatile ride that can go from pavement to trails with ease. Photo: Will Sileo//The Inertia
Notable Features
Juiced Scrambler ($1,699-$1,999)
Top speed: 28 mph
Motor Power: 1764 Watts
Battery: 52 V 19.2 Ah
Tire Size: 20×4.5’’ full suspension, 20×4’’ hardtail
Weight: 85 lbs full suspension, 83 lbs hardtail
Payload: 225 lbs full suspension, 300 lbs hardtail
Range: 60 miles
Pros: Versatility across different terrain, solid range, punchy acceleration
Cons: Payload not quite enough for two adults, limited accessory options
The Juiced Scrambler isn’t just looks – a powerful motor helps you reach top speed quickly, and maintain it. Photo: Will Sileo//The Inertia
Power, Comfort, and Versatility
The Juiced Scrambler’s 1,764-watt motor packs more of a punch than most (but not all) other fat-tire ebikes. Staying compliant with legal thresholds, the throttle gets the bike up to 20 mph, but with just minor pedal input, the bike quickly reaches its maximum 28 mph speed. It accelerates quickly, but thanks to front and rear suspension coupled with off-road tires, the ride is smooth, comfy, and stable. I never felt out of control when hitting patches of sand, riding in loose dirt, or jumping off curbs.
Another perk of the Scrambler is the optionality: You can choose between full suspension and hardtail, and add another battery if you want to extend its range (with two batteries, the bike only comes in hardtail). The hardtail will increase the payload from 220 pounds to 300, sacrificing a bit of comfort for (a) heavier rider(s).
A small display set into the frame means one less thing to break when getting rowdy. Photo: Will Sileo//The Inertia
Tech
The Scrambler’s screen is low profile, built into the frame. Whereas other ebikes in the class opt to place a bigger screen on the handlebars, it makes sense that the screen is encompassed in the Scrambler’s frame — one less thing to get snagged or break if you are using the bike in more extreme scenarios off paved roads. However, the screen in the frame does require taking your eyes off the road if you want to check your speed compared to a handlebar screen, which can be glanced at more easily while looking ahead.
Within the screen, you can adjust a range of features including the most basic functions, such as the four levels of pedal assist and toggling between key data points like the odometer, trip length, trip time, etc., and backend settings such as screen brightness, how long it takes for the bike to sleep when left alone, class type (throttle versus pedal assist options), and pedal assist sensor type. There are buttons to navigate the screen both next to the screen itself on the frame and on the handlebars.
Under-seat storage for small items. Photo: Will Sileo//The Inertia
Drawbacks
Drawbacks for the Scrambler will depend on the type of rider you are, but from my point of view, there are a few areas that left me wanting more. First, the Scrambler doesn’t have anti-theft features. I know this is not necessarily an industry standard, but many ebikes now have keys, fobs, or PIN codes to start the bike.
The Scrambler has no such security measure, so if stolen, the thieves would be able to turn on the bike and ride away. You can lock the class setting behind a four-digit PIN, but that’s more of a parental control than an anti-theft tool. While I prefer not to leave any ebike locked up in a public space out of sight for too long, if I had to, the Scrambler makes it easy to remove the battery while you’re away.
A few other small points of feedback: the turn signals are only visible from the back, not the front, which isn’t ideal for conveying your intentions to a car in front of you; and Juiced has yet to launch a line of accessories for this bike. You can always look for third-party accessories, like racks or pegs, but it’s nice to buy from the same manufacturer to ensure compatibility. Some type of extended fender on the rear tire would be nice to avoid water or mud splash onto your back.
If you’re looking for a thrill, the Juiced Scrambler delivers. Photo: Will Sileo//The Inertia
Final Thoughts
When I want to ride around town efficiently and quickly, or go for a joyride, the Scrambler is my go-to choice these days. I make noticeably better time with the motor’s power and don’t have to think twice about hopping curbs to take dirt road shortcuts. When I have cargo to bring — groceries, a surfboard, baseball equipment — I opt to use other ebikes with more robust rack and storage capabilities.
That said, Juiced is coming out with a line of accessories in the fall, so I am curious to see what ways I can trick out the bike and use it for a wider range of my riding needs. For now, you can catch me leaving other ebikes in the dust as I navigate San Francisco’s diverse cityscape.
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Photo: Will Sileo//The Inertia
