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.
Jeff’s been riding and racing road and mountain bikes for most of his life. It all started when he was seven years old and received his first mountain bike. He likes to write about bicycle-related stuff, help organize events for the community, and he dreams that one day there will be more free time for everyone. You can often find Jeff riding with his kids. At the moment, they’re either in the child bike seat, or he’s running next (read: far behind) their balance bikes
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