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Thursday, July 24, 2008

6 Spd Kent Folding Bikes

by Larry Lagarde

If you've been scouring the web looking for a Kent Ultralite 6 speed folding bike, you're in luck. I just got 2; they're new and ready to go out the door.

Once these are gone, the chances of finding another one this year (here or anywhere else) are slim. Kent's out of stock and is switching to an aluminum version to offset all the increases in production costs.

New Kent 3 Spd Folding Bike Coming
Last week, I spoke with the owner of Kent Bicycles about the need for sturdy, economical folding bikes. Not only did he re-affirm his commitment to making reasonably priced folders. He also offered to produce a new aluminum folding bike for me with a multi speed internal hub (Yeah!). Still to be worked out: components & pricing.

Do You Want Fries With That?
If you were buying a folding bike for under $300, how would you like the bike outfitted? Do you care whether the 3 speed internal hub is made by Shimano or Sturmey Archer? Would you prefer coaster brakes or caliper brakes? A padded comfort seat or a narrow saddle? Fenders or no fenders? Red paint or blue? My goal is YOUR satisfaction so please feel free to tell me what YOU want. I know that I can't please everyone but I'll do the best I can.

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5 Comments:

At Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:32:00 PM CDT, Anonymous RideTHISbike.com said...

Regarding the new 3 speed folding bike, I think it's important to have a carry capacity of 250 lbs and for the bike to be designed for riders up to 6'2" but this does add to the bike's weight and can increase the size of the bike when folded. So what's your opinion - how much carry capacity do you want - 200 lbs? 225 lbs? 250 lbs? What about the max rider height - should it be 6', 6'2" or 6'4"?

Ah, decisions, decisions...

 
At Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:53:00 PM CDT, Anonymous Joseph (Atlanta, GA) said...

In response to your question about hand brakes vs. coaster brakes, I would prefer V-brakes.

 
At Friday, July 25, 2008 1:12:00 PM CDT, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Do you care whether the 3 speed internal hub is made by Shimano or Sturmey Archer?
-Don't care

Would you prefer coaster brakes or caliper brakes?
-Coaster

A padded comfort seat or a narrow saddle?
-Narrow

Fenders or no fenders?
-Fenders

Red paint or blue?
-Red

 
At Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:42:00 AM CDT, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Will the new (aluminum) Kent folder be considered an "upgrade" in comparison to the Super/Ultra Lite series?

 
At Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:18:00 AM CST, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I see these are already out...but since I'm 250 lbs, I wish there was an affordable folder with 250 lb capacity (besides the too-large, pricier Montague)

-Bob G

 

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