Specialized Jett
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Weight
19.3, 20.7 lb
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Specialized Jett. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
17 reasons to buy
- Adult reviewers say kid testers have a lot of fun riding the Jett.
- Parents say young riders easily learn to change gears, using 7 or 8-speed microSHIFT trigger shifters.
- The Jett’s extra-long seatpost allows maximum adjustability for growing kids.
- The Jett’s cranks have 2 pedal positions, to fit a wide range of leg lengths.
- Jett bikes feature front and rear hand brakes. Parents found them powerful, reliable and easy to adjust.
- Reviewers appreciate the Jett’s low weight.
- The Jett’s sloping top-tube allows for heaps of standover, in addition to easier mounting and dismounting.
- Experts see the Jett as a durable bike that will last being passed from child to child.
- Reviewers praise the Jett’s comfortable q-factor (Kids’ legs are spaced at an appropriate width while pedaling).
- The Jett’s Bridge saddle and Body Geometry grips are appropriately sized and ergonomic.
- Specialized’s Jett Fit Tool helps parents to fine-tune their child's fit.
- Pathfinder Sport tires are 2.0” wide with moderate tread. Testers say they roll smoothly, while offering ample traction and comfort.
- Due to its build and clearance to fit knobby tires, the Jett is a versatile bike that can be ridden on or off-road.
- Reviewers say the Jett is well-suited to beginners.
- Riser handlebars and considered geometry provide a comfortable, upright and safe ride position.
- Some experts believe the Jett is priced competitively, alongside bikes of similar quality.
- One reviewer places high value on the Jett’s internal cabling.
5 reasons not to buy
- A tester says the Jett’s “large” brake levers seem to require full-hand braking.
- One reviewer says the Jett’s seat tube can’t be completely lowered.
- An expert believes the Jett is overpriced, in comparison to similar bikes.
- One reviewer describes the Jett’s brake reach adjustment dial as “flimsy”.
- A tester is deeply concerned over the Jett’s lack of quick-release skewers.
Bottom line
The Specialized Jett is a geared kids’ bike that’s available with 20” wheels and a 7-speed drivetrain, or as a 24”, 8-speed bike. One parent says their daughter “...mastered the gear change” on the Specialized Jett. Kids can also learn to use the Jett’s hand-brakes and their balance isn’t hampered by a coaster brake. It’s described as a “neighbourhood bike”, but it has the clearance to fit knobby tires and head off-road on hardpack or gravel. The Jett is highly adjustable, making for a bike that fits growing kids for longer - and which can be handed down through siblings, cousins and friends. While many reviewers believe this justifies the Jett’s price, one tester remains flabbergasted. High quality components performed well in tests, but reviewers have voiced frustration with seatpost insertion limitations.Expert Reviews
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