To combat some of the weight issues and to beef up the ruggedness of my bike, I added higher-end front forks and installed new “run flat” tubes. Everything was going great until I encountered a 11%, 6-degree incline. Even while pedaling and in the highest level of assist, the bike barely had enough torque to push me up the hill.
At one point, I smelled burning plastic when it hit me that the smell came from the motor, which was burning hot from overuse. Riding bikes is such a great stress relief and a great way to get some low intensity, physical activity.
You have 28 days to return your order from the date it’s delivered. I wouldn’t be here today if the old school didn’t pave the way. So rather you had a Kent back in the day, come across one for sale and need some more info or just for good ol’ nostalgia- I present the official Kent thread. Share your builds, photos, stories, memories and questions. I will share the link with Arnold Kamler and Jeff Roesch at Kent who are interested to see any survivors or rebuilds. When my first bike popped a weld, I received a hand me down from my older cousin – a 1984 Kent Ambush.
The Breezer Bike brand was started in the 70’s by Joe Breeze. He is credited with designing and building some of the first mountain bikes. His first, Breezer #1, is housed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The brand has evolved over time and caters to many facets kent kids bike of riding.
Our offices will be closed and transit and service schedules may be different. There is an old 7.6-mile NORBA Championship course at Unicoi State Park that was abandoned several years ago. Reviews claim this trail is the most wild and most raw ride in the area due to extremely steep ascents and descents, boggy mud, sharp switchbacks, and dangerous washouts.