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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. Bike Rumour carries news of a new speed pedelec helmet kent mountain bike from Endura. It is certified to speed pedelec standards (designed for greater… Continue reading Kent 20 In Torpedo Kids Ebike Electric Bike slightly used Local Pickup Only

The Kent Electric Cruiser’s 350W rear-hub motor was more than capable on the flat roads and bike paths around my home, easily reaching and staying at 20 mph. But when the bike was pointed uphill, the performance was much less impressive. With me pedaling and the power assist at maximum, my speed frequently dropped down… Continue reading Kent 20 In Torpedo Kids Ebike Electric Bike slightly used Local Pickup Only

Kent currently offers three electric models for adults, plus one for kids. Alongside the 27-inch Kent Electric and Kent Step-Through Electric, the Cruiser is more of a unisex offering and is available exclusively from Walmart. With Japanese motors, Taiwan-made frames and U.S. assembly, the bikes largely bypass the recently imposed tariffs on Chinese-made e-bikes and… Continue reading Kent 20 In Torpedo Kids Ebike Electric Bike slightly used Local Pickup Only

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. We have staff that live in Kent, so delivery and return of bikes can be arranged at ease. Any doubters… Continue reading Kent 20 In Torpedo Kids Ebike Electric Bike slightly used Local Pickup Only

These accessories add to the functionality and convenience of the bike. More gears provide greater flexibility and make it easier to ride up hills. However, too many gears can make the bike heavier and more complex. Kent Bikes frames are typically made from steel, aluminum, or carbon fiber. Anyone who takes the quiz, regardless of… Continue reading Kent 20 In Torpedo Kids Ebike Electric Bike slightly used Local Pickup Only

The Kent Torpedo is the first electric bicycle that I know of designed specifically for children. And it’s so much fun (even for me as a full-fledged adult) that it surely won’t be the last one. Mid-drive motors, on the other hand, are more costly to produce due kent electric bike to their more complicated… Continue reading Kent 20 In Torpedo Kids Ebike Electric Bike slightly used Local Pickup Only

Hub motors, on the other hand, are single-speed drivetrains that bypass the gears and chain altogether, allowing them to be controlled quite simply as there are no gears to worry about. This is a gross oversimplification, but you can kind of think about it like automatic versus manual transmission cars, at least in terms of… Continue reading Kent 20 In Torpedo Kids Ebike Electric Bike slightly used Local Pickup Only