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Vilano Blackjack 29er review

Articles Mountain Bike
POSTED:
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015

Jeff Balton

- Last updated: January 9th, 2018

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If you’re looking something under $300, then you should consider this bike. It has everything you need.

The all new Vilano Blackjack 29er is a complete redesign of the old model. It’s equally at ease on trail, dirt road & paths, or pavement – everywhere! The frame is a lightweight handcrafted 6061 aluminum and together with the suspension fork this bike allows you to cruise over obstacles. The Shimano EzFire shifters provide, fast accurate shifting. The front and rear disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power in all conditions.
It doesn’t have racing geometry, but still handles itself pretty well in the forest.

NB! The breaks need to wear in a bit to be safely used on a paved road!

Features:

Hand Built Butted 6061 Alloy 29er Hard Tail Frame
Mechanical Disc Brakes
Suspension Fork 80mm Travel
Double Wall Alloy Rims
Shimano 8 Speed EF-51 Integrated Shifter / Brake Lever

Specs:

Frame: 29er Butted 6061 Aluminum
Fork: 29er Suspension Fork Alloy 80mm Travel
Shifters: Shimano EF-51 Easyfire 8spd
Wheels: Double Wall Alloy 32H
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus RD-M280 8spd
Front Derailleur: Shimano TX50
Crank: Alloy Triple 42/34/24
Brakes: Mechanical Disc
Brake Levers: Shimano Integarted lever
Saddle: MTB Black
Seatpost: Alloy w/ clamp 30.9 300mm
Handlebar: Alloy 31.8 680mm
Chain: KMC z72
Pedals: MTB Alloy 9/16″
Number of Speeds: 24

Bottom line

Bang for a buck! This Vilano Blackjack 29er review is worth every penny,definitely. It even has a better Chain and derailleur than other bikes on Best mountain bikes under $500 test.

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Vilano Blackjack 29er

7.9

Quality

8.0/10

Components

7.5/10

Price

8.5/10

Geometry

7.5/10

Pros

6062 Alloy frame
29"
80mm Front suspension
Quality tires
Easy assemble

Cons

Assembly and Tuning required
Hard seat

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Jeff - Senior Writer/CEO

Hey! My name is Jeff! I ride simply because I love to. There is nothing about cycling that I don’t like! I sometimes take part in group-rides and compete in races. I also work with other riders, teaching them how to get better on trickier, technical trails.

About the Author

Hey! My name is Jeff!
I ride simply because I love to. There is nothing about cycling that I don’t like! I sometimes take part in group-rides and compete in races. I also work with other riders, teaching them how to get better on trickier, technical trails.

I aim to inspire riders to greater interest and activity. There was a few year period when I didn’t ride at all, cause I just couldn’t afford one really. I figured that decent bikes cost a lot and the cheap ones are all crap. Turns out, I was wrong, there are actually many excellent bikes on the market.

I’ve outlined some tips on how to choose and what to buy on my website. Once you pick out the bike for you, I’ll see on the trails!

Jeff

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