Want an Affordable Electric Mountain Bike? Read This Review of the Kent 27 5″ Pedal Assist First

To see how much fun the Kent Torpedo e-bike is, check out my video review below! Then keep reading for my complete thoughts and testing (yes, I rode it too!).

On my test ride, I chose a 5-mile path at Smithgall Woods State Park that alternated between asphalt and gravel. On the gravelly bits, the e-bike performed well, kicking in enough power to keep the momentum going on the climbs and cutting off on the downhills. “These bikes will make getting to class much easier and I won’t be all sweaty from hiking up the hills around campus,” said Harris. We have staff that live in Kent, so delivery and return of bikes can be arranged at ease. The Stay at the Forest Edge is an excellent small, family run, glamp-site on the edge of Bedgebury Forest. With single track MTB trails just minutes from camp, and miles of forest hiking trails it‘s the ideal location for your active holiday.

It was an e-bike, an electric pedal-assist MTB with a motor that engages when an internal sensor encounters a hill. And yes, the Lectric XPremium is probably the best game in time now when it comes to mid-drives at affordable prices. For just a bit more at $1,799, the dual batteries, significantly higher power/speed, hydraulic disc brakes, and a pile of other features blow this Kent bike away. But Lectric’s model is also a folding fat tire e-bike and won’t fulfill the trail bike role that Kent’s offering here claims to satisfy. Walmart has long offered an interesting array of low-cost electric bicycles.

This is a purely recreational bike for parents to keep up with their sugar-fueled kids on neighborhood rides or for couples getting a little exercise on their local rail trails. If that’s what you’re looking for, the Kent Electric Cruiser will make both you and your wallet happy. While nearly all the best electric bikes I’ve ridden or reviewed over the years have been kent road bike aimed at commuters or enthusiasts, research shows that older Americans are the most frequent purchasers of motorized bicycles. Most of these buyers probably haven’t ridden a bicycle in decades and are looking for a cheap and non-intimidating way to get back on the bike. Retailing for under $700 (around £515/AU$970), the Kent Electric Cruiser was created for them.

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We are here to help and give you impartial advice on all matters related to electric bikes in Hastings. Our mission is to power your adventure and make the incredible benefits of owning an electric bike accessible to all. We offer a rental service with a bespoke nationwide drop-off and collection service. Aftersurfing the net and reading all the reviews the Freego brand kept coming out on top of many “best sellers” and “best buys”,Freego have several bikes in their range to suit everyone’s need and budget. I found one such supplier ,ukelectricbike.co.uk and gave them a call, the chap I spoke to , Marcus, could not have been more helpful. From giving me a good price to loaning me a e-bike to delivering to my doorstep….and even a follow up service two months after delivery.