To combat some kent mountain bike 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.
Single-lane closure in either direction will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm, These closures are to facilitate reduction of underdeck repairs and will continue through January 10, 2025. No work Wednesday January 1, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day. Single-lane at a time in either direction will be closed Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm through January 10, 2025, to facilitate Hillside Avenue Bridge underdeck repairs. This street will be closed from 9 am to 2 pm Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm Saturday, and 9 am to 6 pm Sunday to facilitate crane operation. What I am most excited about is the memories that we’ll continue to make while on these bikes.
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.
At one point, I smelled burning plastic when kent kids bike 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.
On my second test ride, I tried out the short 3.4-mile singletrack trail that we ride each week. But I ended up popping both the front and rear tire tubes, probably due to my weight stressing the tubes. Popping a tube wouldn’t be so bad, except I had to walk the bike the remainder of the trail. 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. Second, at $500 and with free shipping, these bikes are about half the price of every other similar brand.