Letters: Thoughts on e-bikes in Kent

Riding an eBike or an eScooter is a fast, easy way to get from class to class, run errands, and even a short commute. They are a great option for students, employees, and visitors to Kent State University. Retail prices are €6,299 for the single battery version and €7,199 for the dual version. Gazelle’s new Makki family cargo bike puts child comfort and safety first, according to the Dutch bike maker.

The motor is mounted in the rear wheel and adds 180W of power in full power mode. There are medium and low power modes that provide even softer assistance. An led battery meter is mounted on the handlebars that also houses the power mode selector.

Retailing for under $700 (around £515/AU$970), the Kent Electric Cruiser was created for them. Our Prices range from less than £500 right up to our exquisite carbon-frame e-bikes at £10000. Please remember our online prices for electric bicycles are the best in and around Kent, actually in the UK! You are welcome to take advantage of our price promise if you locate any model cheaper elsewhere.

I asked Kent Bicycles about the possibility of buying spare batteries to swap in and make for a longer ride, and they’re looking into offering them on their website. My 7-year-old kent hybrid bike nephew struggles to touch the ground while my nearly 9-year-old nephew fits on the bike easily. The fact that younger kids can’t fit on it is probably a good thing.

A 180W motor is relatively small and so is a 125Wh battery, but the Torpedo still weighs in at nearly 18kg. That’s quite a bit for a child to shift when there’s no power left. One of the challenges of producing a viable e-bike for children is that while the size of the bike may be smaller, the equipment needed to provide motor power doesn’t necessarily scale in the same way. These are typically 24” or 26” mountain bikes, but the Kent Torpedo is particularly striking because it’s a 20” bike.

Kent reckon the battery is good for 15 miles of range, but that will obviously depend on terrain and power usage. We have staff that live in Kent, so delivery and return of bikes can be arranged at ease. All eBike and eScooter users need to follow the rules of the road. Kent State University supports alternative mobility options to best serve the needs of kent bayside cruiser our campus community. The safety of our campus community remains a top priority, and we encourage everyone to Share the Road and look out for their fellow Flashes. Kent State University partners with SPIN to provide shared eBikes and eScooters that are available on campus and within the City of Kent for use by students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Most low-cost electric bicycles use hub motors – or a motor housed in the center of a wheel – simply because they are cheap and easy. They cost less to produce, and they are basically bulletproof in terms of user error. Shimano Tourney TX800 8-speed derailleur and shifters are paired with a no-name crank and mechanical disc brakes. Front and rear fenders and a rear rack come standard on the Electric Cruiser, which was a bit of a surprise, given its relatively low price.

Of course, all the fun is in going fast in high power mode, though that drains the battery quicker. The medium power mode seems like a nice happy middle ground. The bikes were a wonderful way to get around even if you are not that fit. There are some big hills which would have been a nightmare on ordinary bikes. The sense of freedom was wonderful and it was one of the best days out this year. Fully Assembled with Free Delivery in Suffolk County NY 26″ Electric Bike Kent Baywood Class 1 pedal assist. After your purchase we will email you to schedule delivery.

With the maximum exemption set at $200, Washington’s 6.5% sales tax rate means e-bikes priced up to around $3,000 could be purchased without paying any sales tax, if the bill passes. There are two battery options, 625Wh and the dual battery system of 1125Wh and a choice of Kiox and Nyon displays and dropped top tube frame on the single battery options. Electric bikes amplify your pedaling power and your ability to do and see more. They’re quick and smooth, with predictable, easy-to-control power. While the battery seems to last for a while on low power mode, high mode drains it quicker.