Vassago Jabberwocky Reviews
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Like it's literary namesake, the Jabberwocky is big, mean and eats it's smaller contenders for breakfast.
This super-versital, 29er single-speed is just what the doctor ordered to convert the skeptics or revitalize the converted. One speed, gears, rigid or squishy, the Jabberwocky delivers, not compromises.
Vassago 29er specific Rtech tubing
Rtech, rust inhibitor treated tubing
Cast horizontal dropouts
Internal, forward facing axle tensioners let you run quick release hub
Use the available Gear-Plug? go 1x9 with perfect axle/derailleur alignment every time
Hydro-style cable guides
ISO standard disc brake mounts
Change the rear tire without messing with your disc brakes
Vassago Original Wet Cat Geometry
Portion of proceeds donated to IMBA to fight trail closures
We will donate and plant a new tree for every Jabberwocky sold
Frame Material Vassago Rtech 4130 Chromo Tubing
Headset Standard 1 1/8"
Bottom Bracket 68mm shell
Disc Brakes Standard ISO brake tab
Seatpost diam. 27.2mm
Seatpost Clamp 30mm - Included
Dropouts Horizontal w/ internal tentioners
Rear Spacing 135mm
Ft. derailleur 28.6mm clamp. Low Mount/Top Swing
Rigid Fork Vassago Pitch Fork more>>
Squishy Fork 80mm
Tire Clearance Clearance for muddy 2.3s
Frame Weight: 16" 4.6 lbs
18" 4.9 lbs
20" 5.2 lbs
Like it's literary namesake, the Jabberwocky is big, mean and eats it's smaller contenders for breakfast.
This super-versital, 29er single-speed is just what the doctor ordered to convert the skeptics or revitalize the converted. One speed, gears, rigid or squishy, the Jabberwocky delivers, not compromises.
Vassago 29er specific Rtech tubing
Rtech, rust inhibitor treated tubing
Cast horizontal dropouts
Internal, forward facing axle tensioners let you run quick release hub
Use the available Gear-Plug? go 1x9 with perfect axle/derailleur alignment every time
Hydro-style cable guides
ISO standard disc brake mounts
Change the rear tire without messing with your disc brakes
Vassago Original Wet Cat Geometry
Portion of proceeds donated to IMBA to fight trail closures
We will donate and plant a new tree for every Jabberwocky sold
Frame Material Vassago Rtech 4130 Chromo Tubing
Headset Standard 1 1/8"
Bottom Bracket 68mm shell
Disc Brakes Standard ISO brake tab
Seatpost diam. 27.2mm
Seatpost Clamp 30mm - Included
Dropouts Horizontal w/ internal tentioners
Rear Spacing 135mm
Ft. derailleur 28.6mm clamp. Low Mount/Top Swing
Rigid Fork Vassago Pitch Fork more>>
Squishy Fork 80mm
Tire Clearance Clearance for muddy 2.3s
Frame Weight: 16" 4.6 lbs
18" 4.9 lbs
20" 5.2 lbs
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Reviews
Model/Year: 2013 Vassago Jabberwocky Pros: have not ridden the bike yet, but I wanted to point out that Vassago is back in business. I ordered a 16" Jabber earlier this week and should get it tomorrow.
Pros: Good price
Rides great
Reasonable Weight
Cons: Paint isn't great
Stock tensioner screws don't work well
Recommendation: I've had my Jabberwocky for a few months now and really like it. Is it perfect? No. But I do think it's the best bang for your buck steel 29er frame.
It does ride pretty smooth for a hardtail - I get the whole "steel is real" thing now. The WetCat geometry works well. I like the low bottom bracket and long top tube - you really do feel like you're riding "in" the bike, not on top. It corners like it's on rails. I came off a first gen Giant Anthem, which is reguarded as being a very 'twitchy' bike. I thought the Jabber might feel slow handling, but it never feels that way. I have no trouble in slow speed tight and twisty stuff and it's much more composed on fast downhills. I'm not crazy about the longish chainstays because they make lofting the front end a bit more difficult. It just takes some getting used to really, and the long chainstays contribute to the smooth riding feel.
I have a medium frame built up rigid using a WB Rock Solid carbon fork and the bike weighs 22.83lbs.
Bottom line: Very good frame for a great price.
Rides great
Reasonable Weight
Cons: Paint isn't great
Stock tensioner screws don't work well
Recommendation: I've had my Jabberwocky for a few months now and really like it. Is it perfect? No. But I do think it's the best bang for your buck steel 29er frame.
It does ride pretty smooth for a hardtail - I get the whole "steel is real" thing now. The WetCat geometry works well. I like the low bottom bracket and long top tube - you really do feel like you're riding "in" the bike, not on top. It corners like it's on rails. I came off a first gen Giant Anthem, which is reguarded as being a very 'twitchy' bike. I thought the Jabber might feel slow handling, but it never feels that way. I have no trouble in slow speed tight and twisty stuff and it's much more composed on fast downhills. I'm not crazy about the longish chainstays because they make lofting the front end a bit more difficult. It just takes some getting used to really, and the long chainstays contribute to the smooth riding feel.
I have a medium frame built up rigid using a WB Rock Solid carbon fork and the bike weighs 22.83lbs.
Bottom line: Very good frame for a great price.
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Cons: No longer available.
Recommendation: This is just an update to my previous review. I've had the frame for a bout 2.5yrs now and I'm still loving it. I upgraded the tensioners to the 'JabberNutz' and they're much improved over the original stock weak screws.
However, Vassago is no longer in business, which is sad. So you can't really buy a new one anymore.