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It was an e-bike, an electric pedal-assist MTB with a motor that engages when an internal sensor kent bayside cruiser encounters a hill. I started riding mountain bikes when I was a teenager in Augusta, Georgia. When I say mountain bikes, I really mean a 90s Huffy 18-speed I bought from Walmart for $60 without… Continue reading Kent Torpedo review: A kid’s e-bike, tested by a fun uncle and some kids

Its 24V 5.2Ah battery is adorably small yet provides up to 15 miles (25 km) of range if the kid keeps it in low power mode. Finally, motor controller settings can impact an e-bike’s top speed. By adjusting the motor controller settings, riders can optimize their e-bike’s speed potential. On hilly terrains, a 1000W e-bike… Continue reading Kent Torpedo review: A kid’s e-bike, tested by a fun uncle and some kids

This is a gross oversimplification, but you can kind of think about it like automatic versus manual transmission cars, at least in terms of simplicity and ease of learning or use for kent electric bike the driver. Walmart has long offered an interesting array of low-cost electric bicycles. Some of the bikes have even dipped… Continue reading Kent Torpedo review: A kid’s e-bike, tested by a fun uncle and some kids

The throttle may always function with full control (which is most likely) or it may only perform in one of the assist modes, or it may be limited to the same speed/etc. The kid must still pedal; it only serves as a slight boost. This is perfect because it is a light-assist children’s e-bike instead… Continue reading Kent Torpedo review: A kid’s e-bike, tested by a fun uncle and some kids

With a fun e-bike like this, kids that may have never expressed an interest in cycling could be hopping onto the saddle and discover the joy of life on two-wheels. And at just $498, it’s easier for parents to afford than a typical adult e-bike. At this price point, you’re going to have to deal… Continue reading Kent Torpedo review: A kid’s e-bike, tested by a fun uncle and some kids