kent road bike

I had decided to buy the ... see more

I had decided to buy the Denali Pro after i visited my local bike shop and became very depressed at the fact that the cheapest entry level road bike there was $$$. So needless to say i did some research online and found the Denali Pro on EB*Y for around $$. After assembling the bike and spending a day fine-tuning all the gears and the brakes to how I like them (watch a couple of youtube videos on how to fine-tune bike gears and brakes---this helped me out a lot with getting that local bike shop fine-tuning without the local bike shop price tag), I took the bike out for a test ride (10 miles). I rode the bike on my local bike path and found it to be very responsive and comfortable to ride. The bike is very fast. I was able to keep the bike at a constant speed of 21 mph for the duration of my ride with little effort.One draw back to the bike was the saddle. This comes as no surprise since the bike comes with a generic stock road bike saddle. I upgraded the saddle to a ARS men's relief saddle. The new saddle is a major improvement over the stock saddle in the area of junk & rear-end comfort.Another problem I had with the bike was the toe straps on the pedals. The strap itself came undone from the mounting position on the pedals several times. I fixed this by squeezing the mounting tabs on the straps. This has kept the strap in place.A major selling point about this bike was the micro-shift gear system. The hand shifters are modeled after a high-end rapid fire mountain bike shifter. They are placed just behind the brake levers. This makes changing gears an effortless process. I feel that this type of shifting system is an improvement over the usual shifter/brake lever system found on other road bikes. The problem with the shifter/brake lever system is that when applying the brake it is common to accidentally shift gears. With the micro-shift gear system this is not a problem.The 56cm frame is a perfect fit for me. I am 5'10" and fit comfortably on the bike with the seat post set to the lowest setting. I would recommend this road bike to everyone who is looking for a great and inexpensive entry level road bike. see less

Have ridden my Denali P ... see more

Have ridden my Denali Pro about 5000 miles now. Love the bike. Usually do about a 20 mile ride. It's the only road bike that I own. Everything has worked well on the bike. The shifters integrated into the brake levers are one of the features that make the bike a good deal. The only maintenance I've done is tires, lube chain, and grease and adjust the bearings once a year. I'm on my second set of brake pads. I put on a more comfortable seat and clipless pedals. I'd recommend the bike for recreational riding, and fitness training, and wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if this one ever wears out. see less

I recently received a Ken ... see more

I recently received a Kent bicycle as a gift from my employer. On the first time I took this bike out to a local park (easy walking/biking path) the gears shattered. I actually picked the pieces up off the ground. After contacting Kent bikes I was told they would send the parts but I would have to pay to have the bike repaired. Remember, this bike was less than 1 week old. I am amazed at how poor Kents warranty and customer service is. I will NEVER purchase anything from this company. see less

I live in Minneapolis whe ... see more

I live in Minneapolis where it seems like it's a bicycle fashion show while riding the city streets every day. I took my bike out for a spin today and got at least 7 compliments from strangers on how much they love my bike. All of the sticker decals are easily removable, so I removed them for a simple clean black frame. Assembly can be a bit tricky if you've never put a bike together before, but not impossible. For this price point, this is one of the best single-speed bikes out there. Most people are shocked to find out I paid around 200 for it - it looks like a 400-600 bike! You can reverse the back wheel to switch from a fixed-gear or a fly single speed. If you need something to ride around the city for short commutes or on-the-go, this is the bike to buy. I compared this item with more pictures and reviews on Amazon, but bought it from Target because I used my RedCard to get the 5 percent discount and free shipping. see less

great bike my son loves i ... see more

great bike my son loves it was able to go 15 mph down hill see less

PROS. easy set up. Cresce ... see more

PROS. easy set up. Crescent wrench n allen wrench. Beginners can put it together. Easy to pedal. Maintains good speed with minimal effort. Sometimes too fast lol. Weighs 25-30lbs. Sturdy frame n parts. Cons. NO SUSPENSIONS. site info wrong. Rides perfect on smooth pavements but not on rough terrains. Going from a full suspension mountain bike to this fixie. i can feel the lumps in the roads. Positioning of the brakes takes getting used to if youve mainly rode mountain bikes in the past. OVERALL great bike for commuting. Redcard gets free shipping n discount. Not recommended 4 anyone shorter than 5-10. see site for shorter model. If youre looking for affordable. durable. easy to pedal. so u waste less energy getting to work. This is it. Docked 1 star 4 wrong info on suspension. Nothing fancy on this bike but worth every penny see less

I am no professional and ... see more

I am no professional and I don't know much about road bikes. I have had this bike for approximately 7 months now since April 2012 and I am very satisfied with it. I am 6 foot 1 inch and it fits me perfectly. I do not recommend getting this bike if you are any shorter than that. It is meant for taller people. The only problem I've had with this bike is having to rebuild the bearings about a month after I got it. The gears also had an issue shifting to 6th gear while in my highest gear. Not a huge problem, it just needed to be adjusted. Also, you may want to change the seat as it is uncomfortable. It is a great ride though! I am very impressed at how fast I can go while on this bike and how smooth the ride is. I recommend this bike highly to anyone who is wanting an entry level road bike on a budget. see less

I like this road bike hav ... see more

I like this road bike have no problem at all. see less

This bike was cheap but p ... see more

This bike was cheap but pretty good quality for what you paid for. All you need to do is get it well tuned. Rides smooth. It's really meant for people 5'10 and up. You might want to trade the seat because it's a little uncomfortable. Over all it was a good bike. Have fun. see less