A lot of Panama Jack owners chose to have their bike assembled by professionals. Those that didn’t found setup easy to complete in around an hour.
A portion of users experienced easy shifting from geared models.
The retro stylings of the Panama Jack drew many an admirer.
Several owners just had a lot of fun atop this rambling dobbin.
Multiple consumers had no trouble adjusting the Panama Jack for a good personal fit.
Quite a few buyers commented on the number of compliments this bike received.
A smooth ride was reported from multiple cyclists.
Extras were appreciated on this cruiser, including the basket, cup holder, bottle-opener and rack.
Owners loved the colors available. They were also impressed by details including woodgrain and floral detail. They called it cute.
It was reported to be offered at a great low price.
Some vendees found a wide, padded and springy saddle to be quite comfy.

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Poor quality tires were reported by some consumers. They replaced them before they were worn.
Amongst reviewers, the rear hub was notorious for a persistent grinding that some owners traced to damaged bearings. Absolute failure occurred on the first day of riding for one owner.
Extensive damage was reported on new models. This included many frame scratches, dents, broken reflectors, broken screws, faulty tubes and a ripped saddle.
In an ironic twist for a beach-cruiser-styled bike, the Panama Jack was highly prone to rusting, even when stored indoors.
Substandard brakes sometimes hobbled this machine’s ride quality.
Componentry was not recognized as the best, even being deemed ‘flimsy’.
At least two consumers received bikes that seemed to be used.
The Panama Jack is known to be hefty, which isn’t unusual for cruisers. It was a hard slog on hills for singlespeeders.
The wrong color was delivered to a handful of buyers.
Parts were infrequently missing, on arrival.
Packaging was criticized for being insufficient, allowing parts to rub and scratch.
Wheels sometimes arrived untrue.
The saddle was squeaky and a little too squishy for some.
Repeated punctures were reported, due to poor rim tape and damage from spokes.

Bottom line

The Panama Jack instantly appeals to lovers of 1950s and 60s beach-cruiser style. In this regard, it does not disappoint. How many bikes come with wood paneling, a cup-holder and bottle-opener? Not a lot. But this Huffy is cheap and buyers will get their money’s worth. There will be some quality concerns for some consumers. Home delivery risks damage, due to an apparent laissez-faire attitude toward packaging. But if you get a good specimen and upgrade as you go, reports suggest that you will be in receipt of a beautiful, comfortable and fun beach bike.