Kanga MX150

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This steel & aluminum frame is designed and built in Revelstoke, BC. The Kanga MX150 is in a league of it's own.

We set out to create the perfect trail machine for having fun confidently in the Kootenay steeps. Using patented 3VO Kinematic perfected by Chris Currie, we designed ideal trail weapon for shredding the trails we build in Revelstoke's surrounding playgrounds.

Why Steel?

Steel absorbs and dissipates vibrations more effectively, resulting in a softer ride feel. This makes it an ideal material for the front triangle. Known for its durability and long fatigue life, steel is a great choice for riders looking for a frame that can last decades, even under heavy use. Although steel is naturally heavier than aluminum, modern butted tubing use alloys which have a strength to weight ratio on par with most aluminum frames on the market while maintaining a more forgiving feeling through the bars. 

Why Aluminum?

While steel is absolutely real, aluminum too, is real... Our welded aluminum swingarm utilizes the best properties of the material. Lightweight, stiff, and strong. The 3VO kinematic paired with a well tuned shock are what do the talking in the rear end of the bike. We wanted the swingarm and linkage assembly to be as laterally (left to right) rigid as possible. The two welded bridges and robust stays make this swingarm burly enough to hold up to the most sideways of bike park landings. We understand the value of being able to power through a berm on a chassis that won't twist up on you when you need support the most. 

Why Mullet?

Mullet (MX) mean business (29" wheel) up front, party (27.5" wheel) in the back. The Kanga powers up techy climbs efficiently thanks to 3VO, while maximizing fun on the side hits and corners during party laps. Mixed wheel gives a tail-low feeling when descending steep terrain, giving you more even weight distribution and confidence. The smaller rear wheel also has a tighter turning radius than the 29er. This allows the rear end of the bike to effectively pivot around the front end in corners, helping you get out of a bad line more quickly, and have more fun cornering with less effort.

Fall 2024 Update:

We are on the final round of prototypes and testing the last few changes before locking in the design once we are 100% stoked on every tiny detail of the Kanga.  We are stoked to say the first production batch of Kanga's will be ready for spring 2025. 

Jackalope's all new 3VO Kanga MX150 frame includes these exciting features:

• Front Triangle 
  • Steel provides durability and lively ride feel 
  • Velospec Elite butted air hardening steel tubing is size specific
  • External routing - we have nothing to hide on this bike
  • Stainless Steel Direct Sintered Laser Melded (DSLM) components are welded into front triangle
  • S-XXL size range - A size for every body. 435mm-530mm reach range across 6 sizes

• Swingarm
  • 435mm or 445mm chain stay lengths via modular dropouts
  • Mixed wheel platform
  • Welded Aluminum = light and strong
  • Chain stay & seat stay bridges makes swingarm laterally stiff

• Linkage
  • CNC machined from AL7075
  • Designed with ease of assembly and maintenance in mind
  • All bolts use 5mm hex
  • 6902E Enduro MAX bearings - no need for spacers

Please feel free to contact us with questions.

We are currently seeking dealers in North America. If you are a bike shop who would like to demo a KR150 and represent Jackalope in your shop, please get in touch!

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