Need help finding out about a bike
07-20-19, 10:33 PM
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Need help finding out about a bike
I was given a mountain bike but I can't find anything about it online. the brand is KENT there's another sticker that says "Escapade" I assume that's the model, it's 21 speed has front suspension, alluminum body and Shimano gears, would anyone know anything about the bike or anywhere that has any information, I've checked KENT website but nothing
07-21-19, 06:02 AM
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I was given a mountain bike but I can't find anything about it online. the brand is KENT there's another sticker that says "Escapade" I assume that's the model, it's 21 speed has front suspension, alluminum body and Shimano gears, would anyone know anything about the bike or anywhere that has any information, I've checked KENT website but nothing
07-21-19, 09:17 AM
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It's hardly an unknown brand if Wikipedia is correct. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_International It's been around for more than a century.
"Kent markets the following products generally through large chain-stores and internet marketers:" and then it lists a bunch of brand names taken from non-bicycle sources (Jeep, Cadillac, GMC) so if you see a bike with the Jeep name on it the manufacturer was Kent. From the looks of it the bikes are low end models with useless front suspension added to entice the buyer. I wouldn't spend a lot of money on it considering you can buy a brand new one from Big5 in our area for $110. When you see a brand sold at Walmart and Target, it is not an indication of a fine quality bicycle. If it works OK as is, ride it and enjoy it. Just don't spend a bundle on upgrades or major repairs.
"Kent markets the following products generally through large chain-stores and internet marketers:" and then it lists a bunch of brand names taken from non-bicycle sources (Jeep, Cadillac, GMC) so if you see a bike with the Jeep name on it the manufacturer was Kent. From the looks of it the bikes are low end models with useless front suspension added to entice the buyer. I wouldn't spend a lot of money on it considering you can buy a brand new one from Big5 in our area for $110. When you see a brand sold at Walmart and Target, it is not an indication of a fine quality bicycle. If it works OK as is, ride it and enjoy it. Just don't spend a bundle on upgrades or major repairs.
07-21-19, 09:37 AM
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If the bike is rideable, great. But as VegasTriker points out, Kent markets what (we) bike snobs* like to call BSOs. As in Bicycle Shaped Object. In general, these are so cheaply made that keeping them in running shape costs more than just buying a new one, and they are unreliable.
Yours could be different, but these are in the 125 dollar price point range. On Amazon:
Yours could be different, but these are in the 125 dollar price point range. On Amazon:
