Bike Type | Mountain Bike |
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Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Brand | Vilano |
Number of Speeds | 24 |
Wheel Size | 29 Inches |
Suspension Type | Front |
Special Feature | Aluminum Frame, mountain bike, lightweight |
Included Components | Lock, Tool Kit |
Size | 17 |
Brake Style | Disc |
Specific Uses For Product | Trail |
Assembly Required | Yes |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 54 x 30 x 8 inches |
Brand Name | Vilano |
Part Number | a-019 |
Vilano Blackjack 3.0 29er Mountain Bike MTB with 29-Inch Wheels
Brand Size | Frame Size (in) | Wheel Size (in) |
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29 Inches | 17 | 29 |
Bike Type | Mountain Bike |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Brand | Vilano |
Number of Speeds | 24 |
Wheel Size | 29 Inches |
Suspension Type | Front |
Special Feature | Aluminum Frame, mountain bike, lightweight |
Included Components | Lock, Tool Kit |
Size | 17 |
Brake Style | Disc |
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Vilano Blackjack 3.0 29er Mountain Bike
Hit the trails with this awesome entry level MTB!
Vilano Blackjack 3.0 29er MTB handles trails, dirt paths, or the ride to work with ease. It's a great entry-level mountain bike.
This bike's components (shifters, brakes, etc.) will arrive as shown on the listing. Factory components' availability depends on many factors including things like supply shortages and transportation challenges. Reviews and questions may contain outdated information. The listing is the authoritative source for info about this product.
- Frame: Hand Built Butted 6061 Alloy 29er Hard Tail
- Brakes: Mechanical Disc
- Fork: Suspension 80mm
- Rims: Double Wall Alloy
- Speeds: 24
- Frame Size: 17", Stand Over Height is 32.6"
- Choosing the correct bike size is important for safety and comfort. Ideally, there should be minimum of about 1"-2" between the rider and the top bar of the bike. To get the best fit, first measure your inseam.
- Bike arrives factory direct, and requires assembly and tuning
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The Blackjack features mechanical disc brakes.
The Vilano Blackjack 3.0 MTB has a hand built hydroformed alloy frame. The 29" double walled alloy wheels and 29 x 2.1 tires will easily roll over obstacles.
Vilano Bikes has offered affordable, quality bicycles, inflatable stand up paddle boards and mobility assistance devices, and more since 2008. Check out Vilano's extensive online knowledge base with assembly helps, maintenance tips, product information and more.
Assembly Information
- Flip the stem, install front wheel & brake
- Install handlebars
- Install saddle
- Install pedals (**the RIGHT pedal is installed clockwise, the LEFT counter clockwise**), use grease.
- True the wheels
- Tune the brakes, derailleurs
While assembly of this factory direct bike is simple, it takes time and specialized tools which are not included. We highly recommend bringing it to a local shop for a safety check/tuning by a qualified bike mechanic prior to riding and at regular intervals thereafter.
Vilano Diverse | Vilano Gravel | Vilano Shadow | Vilano Tuono | Vilano R2 Commuter | |
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Bike Type | Hybrid | Adventure | Road | Road | Road |
Speeds | 24 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 21 |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Tire Size | 700c x 35c | 700c x 38c | 70c x 25c | 70c x 25c | 70c x 25c |
Brake Type | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Caliper | Mechanical Disc | Caliper |
Assembly Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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ASIN | B01I28TJEE |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #438,436 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #136 in Mountain Bikes |
Date First Available | August 17, 2016 |
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Customers like the quality, value, ease of assembly, smoothness and gears of the bicycle. They mention that it's well built, rides smoothly, and is a good bike for the price point. They are also happy with appearance. However, some customers have mixed opinions on comfort, and size.
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Customers like the quality of the bicycle. They mention it's well built, reliable, and smooth. Some say that it'll last for a long time. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of this entry-level 29er hardtail mountain bike.
"...This is an excellent entry level 29er hardtail mountain bike!..." Read more
"...Overall, this is an awesome bike! I hope it holds up. If so, Vilano will definitely make a name for themselves!..." Read more
"...The frame seems solid and it appears to be well crafted. The disc brakes work well. The front and rear cassette are serviceable...." Read more
"...The bike is good and solid for the price. Its light and after few adjustments to gear, disk break and new seat for more comfort, i am enjoying it...." Read more
Customers like the value of the bicycle. For example, they say it's a really good bike for the price point, well worth it, and has double wall rims. Some mention that the bike is solid and an excellent low end bike that can be upgraded to as good as high end.
"...so far, add that to the purchase price and you have a decent low budget trail worthy bike. Are the higher priced bikes worth it?..." Read more
"...The bike is good and solid for the price. Its light and after few adjustments to gear, disk break and new seat for more comfort, i am enjoying it...." Read more
"...you're looking for a beater or beginner bike, this is the best bike for the price." Read more
"Seems like a really good bike for the price point...." Read more
Customers find the bicycle fairly easy to assemble, with clear instructions. They also mention that the bicycle is very light and easy to pick up.
"...But it fits me perfect ( I'm 5'10" - 5'11" on a good day). Assembly was a breeze, however I did take it to a local bike shop for them to go through..." Read more
"Easy to assemble and for the price being asked it's a great bike. The frame seems solid and it appears to be well crafted...." Read more
"...10/26 - Bike is simple to set up. Had to spread forks a bit to get the wheel on. Has easy release front tire. Rides smoothly...." Read more
"It was fairly easy to assemble...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the bicycle. They mention that it rides smoothly, the gears shift nicely, and the brakes stop you quickly if needed. The bike is light and the stroke and transferring of gears are really smooth. It's been an extremely smooth and reliable bike for over a year now, and it shifted smoothly and correctly first time.
"...Pros:Weight - very light for a budget bike, easy to maneuver despite large wheels...." Read more
"...The gears shift and respond excellently, the front shocks travel well and one other thing, the bike is pretty damn light too!!..." Read more
"...Has easy release front tire. Rides smoothly. Has good travel on forks, but I think I'd rather just have rigid forks...." Read more
"...Other then that it rides great. I added more comfortable grips and better seat. Original was very uncomfortable. Also installed better pedals...." Read more
Customers like the gears of the bicycle. They mention that the shifters have been working well, the gear and brakes work fine, and there are no issues. The disc brakes also work well, and the front and rear cassette are serviceable. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and durability of the gear system.
"...Brakes - yes they are cheaper tektro mechanicals but they work very well with minimal adjustment needed...." Read more
"...About a 7 on a 10 scale, and the bike performed flawlessly! Now it should be mentioned, I did make a few aftermarket upgrades...." Read more
"...The frame seems solid and it appears to be well crafted. The disc brakes work well. The front and rear cassette are serviceable...." Read more
"...I bike hard, and it has been less than two weeks. No issues." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the bicycle. They mention that it looks good, is a beautiful piece of art, and is easy to assemble. Customers also appreciate the quality of the designs, which are laminated to the frame.
"...I love this bike! It looks good, easy to assemble and rides very smooth. I thought it might be too tall since its a 29er...." Read more
"...He rides over snow, ice, mud, tundra. The bike is beautiful, sturdy, and the 29" wheel size is just right for a long-legged young teen boy...." Read more
"...After seeing this baby I said never. What a beautiful piece of art vilano built...." Read more
"...I took it to a local bike shop and they assembled and tuned it. Beautiful bike!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the bicycle. Some mention that it's the best and most comfortable bike they've ever had, while others say that the seat was terribly uncomfortable, the grips were uncomfortable, and the handle grips made their hands go numb.
"...Seat - my caboose and lower back are sore after every ride, I strongly recommend upgrading...." Read more
"...routinely, our rear end muscle tissue is well adjusted, so the seat felt fine to me. If you do not like it, simply replace it...." Read more
"...I added more comfortable grips and better seat. Original was very uncomfortable. Also installed better pedals...." Read more
"...My only complaints with the bike are the handle grips are extremely uncomfortable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the bicycle. Some mention that it's a great size for those that are tall, while others say that it is oddly super large and the pedals are a little small.
"...Handle bars - large with a slight rise giving you better control around corners...." Read more
"...One BIG issue (with 29" wheels) that is a CONSTANT is there is no space for your toes to go over the pedal...." Read more
"...I thought it might be too tall since its a 29er. But it fits me perfect ( I'm 5'10" - 5'11" on a good day)...." Read more
"...The bike is beautiful, sturdy, and the 29" wheel size is just right for a long-legged young teen boy...." Read more
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I became obsessed with finding out what kind of forks came on the bike. The lockout knob is branded “Partner”. After a good amount of research I think they’re made by a company called Guangzhou Partner Suspension Fork industry Co.,Ltd. They look almost exactly the same as their model 688. You can find detailed pictures on their website or alibaba. Regardless, I replaced them with a Rockshox Recon RL. HUGE IMPROVEMENT!!!! I also installed 760mm bars and aluminum bar ends. I removed the rim decals which peeled off super cleanly. This bike is a beast now!! Pics have been updated.
Original review below:
This is an excellent entry level 29er hardtail mountain bike! I recently got back into mountain biking after a few years off due to relocating to a new state. After searching amazon I had my sights set on either a Vilano Blackjack 3.0 or a comparable Diamondback costing twice as much. I decided to go with the Vilano knowing that I would be upgrading it to suit my needs. This proved to be an outstanding decision! It arrived on time in a large box that I had no trouble moving around without any help, it was roughly 40lbs. It took me probably 1-2hrs to setup but I really took my time and triple checked everything. If you are a handy individual with basic tools you could probably power through the installation in 30-60 minutes. I immediately took it out for a ride around the neighborhood and was pleasantly surprised with the ride, below are some of my initial Pros and Cons:
Pros:
Weight - very light for a budget bike, easy to maneuver despite large wheels.
29” Wheels - you really have to try a 29er on trails to understand how awesome they can be, you just roll over everything.
Brakes - yes they are cheaper tektro mechanicals but they work very well with minimal adjustment needed.
Handle bars - large with a slight rise giving you better control around corners.
Brake lever/shifters - definitely not top of the line but they worked just fine, no major complaints.
Cons:
Crankset - junk, junk, junky crankset! It’s a square taper, internal bearing design with riveted chain rings. This is fine for road and light trail use but I would strongly recommend upgrading if you’ll be hitting some more serious trails.
Seat - my caboose and lower back are sore after every ride, I strongly recommend upgrading.
Pedals - I really don’t like the stock pedals, I replaced them before my second ride. I was constantly sliding off and readjusting mid trail.
Front suspension - definitely not hardcore trail worthy, they will absorb small bumps and pebbles but that’s about it. With no rebound adjustment there is a clear thump as they quickly snap back after lifting off the ground.
As you can see in the pictures, I’ve modified the bike a bit to suit my needs. Below are my modifications:
IFX crankset w/external bearing bottom bracket
32t chain ring
Cheap but amazing seat
Wake bar stem
Bontrager pedals
Removed front derailer
Replaced front derailer/brake lever with single lever
After these modifications the bike is amazing on some pretty hard trails and light jumps! I have less than 100 into the bike so far, add that to the purchase price and you have a decent low budget trail worthy bike. Are the higher priced bikes worth it? Probably but I have zero regrets going with the Vilano!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
I became obsessed with finding out what kind of forks came on the bike. The lockout knob is branded “Partner”. After a good amount of research I think they’re made by a company called Guangzhou Partner Suspension Fork industry Co.,Ltd. They look almost exactly the same as their model 688. You can find detailed pictures on their website or alibaba. Regardless, I replaced them with a Rockshox Recon RL. HUGE IMPROVEMENT!!!! I also installed 760mm bars and aluminum bar ends. I removed the rim decals which peeled off super cleanly. This bike is a beast now!! Pics have been updated.
Original review below:
This is an excellent entry level 29er hardtail mountain bike! I recently got back into mountain biking after a few years off due to relocating to a new state. After searching amazon I had my sights set on either a Vilano Blackjack 3.0 or a comparable Diamondback costing twice as much. I decided to go with the Vilano knowing that I would be upgrading it to suit my needs. This proved to be an outstanding decision! It arrived on time in a large box that I had no trouble moving around without any help, it was roughly 40lbs. It took me probably 1-2hrs to setup but I really took my time and triple checked everything. If you are a handy individual with basic tools you could probably power through the installation in 30-60 minutes. I immediately took it out for a ride around the neighborhood and was pleasantly surprised with the ride, below are some of my initial Pros and Cons:
Pros:
Weight - very light for a budget bike, easy to maneuver despite large wheels.
29” Wheels - you really have to try a 29er on trails to understand how awesome they can be, you just roll over everything.
Brakes - yes they are cheaper tektro mechanicals but they work very well with minimal adjustment needed.
Handle bars - large with a slight rise giving you better control around corners.
Brake lever/shifters - definitely not top of the line but they worked just fine, no major complaints.
Cons:
Crankset - junk, junk, junky crankset! It’s a square taper, internal bearing design with riveted chain rings. This is fine for road and light trail use but I would strongly recommend upgrading if you’ll be hitting some more serious trails.
Seat - my caboose and lower back are sore after every ride, I strongly recommend upgrading.
Pedals - I really don’t like the stock pedals, I replaced them before my second ride. I was constantly sliding off and readjusting mid trail.
Front suspension - definitely not hardcore trail worthy, they will absorb small bumps and pebbles but that’s about it. With no rebound adjustment there is a clear thump as they quickly snap back after lifting off the ground.
As you can see in the pictures, I’ve modified the bike a bit to suit my needs. Below are my modifications:
IFX crankset w/external bearing bottom bracket
32t chain ring
Cheap but amazing seat
Wake bar stem
Bontrager pedals
Removed front derailer
Replaced front derailer/brake lever with single lever
After these modifications the bike is amazing on some pretty hard trails and light jumps! I have less than 100 into the bike so far, add that to the purchase price and you have a decent low budget trail worthy bike. Are the higher priced bikes worth it? Probably but I have zero regrets going with the Vilano!!
I love this bike! It looks good, easy to assemble and rides very smooth. I thought it might be too tall since its a 29er. But it fits me perfect ( I'm 5'10" - 5'11" on a good day). Assembly was a breeze, however I did take it to a local bike shop for them to go through it, make some final adjustments (brakes mostly) and true the wheels, which already looked pretty good. This cost about $100. But it was well worth it to get the bike to 100% before riding. I do not baby mountain bikes so it needed to be 100%!! I went right to some local trails on its inaugural run. About a 7 on a 10 scale, and the bike performed flawlessly! Now it should be mentioned, I did make a few aftermarket upgrades. I bought a Daway gel seat (with rear safety lights), Mzyrh. Mountain Bike pedals, Fifty-Fifty grips and a water bottle holder (screw and mounts already in frame). Since I was doing all this, I also got a new Base Camp helmet with removable sun visor. All these upgrades including helmet were right around $150. So that's bike $300, upgrades $150 (all bought through Amazon) and full nut & bolt tune-up $100, to give a total custom bike cost of $550 out of pocket. I'm sorry, but you're just not going to beat that!! I can't articulate properly the performace of this bike. The gears shift and respond excellently, the front shocks travel well and one other thing, the bike is pretty damn light too!! It weighs in right at 35 lbs. Not too bad!!
Overall, this is an awesome bike! I hope it holds up. If so, Vilano will definitely make a name for themselves! Good luck and I highly recommend this purchase!
The only reason I gave it four stars is because the tires are pretty cheap, which to be fair was sort of expected. After two weeks of daily use I got a puncture flat and had to do a roadside repair. The knobs are already worn down considerably with less than 100 miles on them. I've ordered a nice set of hybrid tires to replace the ones that shipped with it since this bike does double duty as a commuter bike and a weekend MTB trail rider. Once those are installed I expect this bike to serve me well for at least a few years.