If you’re looking for an inexpensive ebike for casual weekend rides, the Kent Electric Cruiser demands consideration. The price means that it lacks some of the advanced features of many electric models, kent road bike and even more basic ones like quick release, but it looks great and rides well. My 7-year-old nephew struggles to… Continue reading Kent’s Bike Blog: Folding Bikes West
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Kent’s BCA bikes get Made in USA label
Bicycle labeling has a storied history in the U.S., with bikes being called “Made in USA” while assembled with Asia-sourced components. Or frames imported from China and painted in the U.S. being labeled “Made in USA.” Kamler was unsure if the South Carolina-assembled bikes would qualify for the new label but applied anyway. The campground… Continue reading Kent’s BCA bikes get Made in USA label
Kent’s Bike Blog: I didn’t need or want an ebike, but now I’m glad I’ve got one!
The bike comes about 75% pre-assembled, and I only needed to attach the front wheel and fender, handlebars and saddle. Things started off on the wrong foot when I realized some of the seat post assembly pieces were missing. (Luckily, my local bike co-op was able to hook me up with the needed parts!) But… Continue reading Kent’s Bike Blog: I didn’t need or want an ebike, but now I’m glad I’ve got one!
Kent’s Bike Blog: I didn’t need or want an ebike, but now I’m glad I’ve got one!
As a safety precaution, he used a low power charger overnight to ensure the batteries did not overheat. Before building his e-bike Mark tested each of the 70 vape batteries individually in his garden shed to make sure they could hold charge. Mark had already been experimenting with vape batteries to make portable power banks… Continue reading Kent’s Bike Blog: I didn’t need or want an ebike, but now I’m glad I’ve got one!
Kent’s low-cost full-suspension mid-drive e-bike has Walmart moving on up
This year, I introduced my wife Haley to some local beginner singletrack in our new town of Cleveland, Georgia, and she loved it. I installed new front forks on my bike, purchased her a ride, and we started making the weekly trek for a short 30-minute trail excursion. Electric bikes amplify your pedaling power and… Continue reading Kent’s low-cost full-suspension mid-drive e-bike has Walmart moving on up
Kent’s low-cost full-suspension mid-drive e-bike has Walmart moving on up
You need a basic understanding of how to use tools, but make sure to rotate the front brake pad. You can order it constructed; however, the price would be prohibitive. The shipping package included the majority of the bike’s pre-assembly. To prepare for riding, it took no more than thirty minutes and a few simple… Continue reading Kent’s low-cost full-suspension mid-drive e-bike has Walmart moving on up
Kent’s low-cost full-suspension mid-drive e-bike has Walmart moving on up
Although this is a kid’s bike, it is doubtful how it would perform on trails better suited for adult riders. There have been criticisms involving consumers complaining that the bike has a very weak frame and breakable gears thus weakening its ability to travel in long hikes. The 10.4-amp hour battery promises around 1 hour… Continue reading Kent’s low-cost full-suspension mid-drive e-bike has Walmart moving on up
Kent’s low-cost full-suspension mid-drive e-bike has Walmart moving on up
An LED battery meter is mounted on the handlebars that also houses the power mode selector. In the case of Kent’s mid-drive electric bike, seen above, it’s not clear exactly which 250W motor is used. Nicer (i.e., more expensive) e-bikes tend to use fancier mid-drive motors like those made by Brose, Bosch, Yamaha, and other… Continue reading Kent’s low-cost full-suspension mid-drive e-bike has Walmart moving on up
Kent’s low-cost full-suspension mid-drive e-bike has Walmart moving on up
Steel frames are durable and can handle rough terrain, while aluminum frames are lightweight and easier to maneuver. Carbon fiber frames, on the other hand, are the lightest and most expensive. The choice of frame material depends on your riding style and budget. No e-bikes are permitted on these trails unless the authority having jurisdiction… Continue reading Kent’s low-cost full-suspension mid-drive e-bike has Walmart moving on up