Kent International Valkyrie M2 E-Bike

(Luckily, my local bike co-op was able to hook me up with the needed parts!) But that was really the only major problem with assembly. Your bike frame & fork are protected under our Lifetime Warranty kent bayside cruiser policy. The X0 system, which appears on Univega UVG-1 touring e-bike, weighs 3.7 kg and generates 80 nM of torque. The Panasonic drive systems offer some promising specs for e-bike enthusiasts.

It’s safe to say that not everyone’s entirely on board with the idea of children’s e-bikes. However, here in the UK (where legally you need to be over 14 to ride one) a number of firms have been selling them for a while now – including major names like Scott, Cube and Moustache. NABA’s 2019 figures also found e-bikes were used some 1.7 times more than traditional bikes. The bill would mean the removal of sales and use tax on e-bikes and related cycling equipment.

Its top-of-the-line GX0 system, used on both Van Dessel models, weighs 2.95 kilograms (6 pounds, 8 ounces) and generates 90 nM of torque. He said the Univega models have the potential to sell up to 10,000 units, and the Van Dessel models up to 3,000 units in the U.S. and 20,000 worldwide. Kent eventually kent bayside cruiser plans to sell a complete line of “deluxe e-bikes” under the Van Dessel brand in the U.S. and Europe. “On an item that’s going to be $2,500 or $4,000, the non-e-bike components are only a few hundred dollars at most. If we have to pay an additional tariff on that, it’s not a big deal,” he said.

Using the bikes is really easy and although the surrounding countryside is pretty flat, it is nice to have to electric motor if you fancy taking a breather or on the slight rises. Sissinghurst is a brilliant place to visit – the house, gardens and estate are beautiful and well presented. With the electric bikes, it makes for a really great day trip from London (1hr on the train from Charing Cross and 45mins on the bike to Sissinghurst). Without the battery, the Kent Torpedo is easy enough to pedal, though it will definitely feel a bit heavier than a typical kid’s bike.

There’s even a six-speed transmission that makes the bike extra pedal-friendly even without any electric assist. A fully fitted service centre supports our commitment to your safe cycling where all bikes (not just electric bikes) can be serviced, repaired and overhauled. A collection and delivery can be arranged with prior notice as can a loan bike.

An led battery meter is mounted on the handlebars that also houses the power mode selector. The motor doesn’t add any assist unless the rider is pedaling, and the assist cuts out immediately when pedaling stops. The brake levers that control a pair of v-brakes also have sensors to cut motor power any time the brakes are pulled. The motor is supplied by an adorable little 24v 5.2Ah battery. In low power mode, the battery is sufficient for 15 miles (25 km) of range. Of course, if the battery ever runs out, the e-bike simply turns back into a standard pedal bike.

If you have seen one on the street there, it was probably supplied by E-Bikes Direct. We know from experience our bikes are built to tackle the terrain of the Kent countryside & cities, both on and off road, with ease. 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.

If riders score 100% on the quiz, they will earn $5 in Spin credit. Anyone who takes the quiz, regardless of their score, is given the opportunity to order a free helmet, shipped directly to the rider’s home. Kent’s Electric Cruiser has plenty of limitations, but it’s doubtful the people buying this bike will care too much. This is a purely recreational bike for parents to keep up with their sugar-fueled kids on neighborhood rides or for couples getting a little exercise on their local rail trails. If that’s what you’re looking for, the Kent Electric Cruiser will make both you and your wallet happy. 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.