Kent Trail Machine Men s Dual Suspension Mountain Bike

By Kent
	List Price: $179.99
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Features - Mountain bike with all aluminum slingshot frame - Equipped with both front and rear suspension for a smooth ride - Features 21 speed Shimano gearing - Alloy quick release seat pin for fit adjustments - All alloy V brakes rims and A stem head Product Description Mens Trail Machine 26 21 speed Shimano bike For any service questions contact Kent at 1 800 451 KENT 5368 EST for replacement parts repair kits tools and warranty information or www services kentbicycles com Amazon com Product Description Built for trail riding the Kent 26 inch Trail Machine mountain bike combines high performance features with an affordable price The Trail Machine is equipped with a full suspension aluminum slingshot frame with individual front and rear suspension systems that absorb shock and create a smooth ride regardless of the terrain The bike also shifts smoothly from low to high thanks to the 21 speed twist shifters and the Shimano rear derailleur Other features include alloy V brakes an alloy quick release seat pin for easy adjustments 36 hold alloy rims and a stem head About Kent Bicycles A family owned company Kent Bicycles dates back to the early 1900s when the current president s grandfather immigrated to the U S and got a job working for the owner of a bike shop in New York In 1909 he opened his own bike shop on the Lower East Side This small bike shop led to a larger store in New Jersey where his son developed his own passion for the business In 1947 the son was inspired to start his own company Philkam Cycle supplying bikes and parts to stores all over the eastern United States In 1958 the company changed its name to Kent International and has been supplying Kent products to fun loving parents and their children ever since Amazon com Bicycle Buying Guide Finding the Right Bike To really enjoy cycling it s important to find a bicycle that works for you Here are some things to keep in mind when you re in the market for a new bike The Right Ride In general bikes are broken down into three major categories Road and Racing Bikes As a general rule road and racing bikes are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces Thinner tires lightweight 29 inch 700c wheels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm Most road bikes regardless of price offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain Mountain Bikes With their larger tires hill friendly gearing and upright position mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding both on pavement and off Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork Some may have rear suspension as well A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike even one that you use regularly on trails adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine Comfort Cruiser Bikes For tooling around on bike paths or light trails or for cruising a quiet beach side lane comfort cruiser bikes are the ticket With a super relaxed riding position padded seats and limited or no gearing these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family The Right Price A bike s price boils down to three essentials frame materials bike weight and component quality and durability Entry level You ll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category as well as some lower end mountain bikes and road bikes Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use Mid range Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid range components that keep performing after miles of use If you re looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse this is the sweet spot Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category as do mid range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension High end Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight high performance components will want to stick to this category For road bikes exotic frame materials carbon fiber titanium and ultra lightweight components can add thousands to the price tag Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action The Right Size Fit is crucial for comfort control and proper power and endurance on a bike Here are some basic bike fit tips Stand over Height To find out if a bike s overall height fits your body measure your inseam Next determine how much clearance you ll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike For a mountain bike you ll want 3 to 5 inches of clearance A road bike should offer between 1 and 1 inches of clearance while a commuter bike should have 2 to 4 inches Compare the stand over height for a given bike to your measurements inseam clearance to determine the right bike height Top Tube Length You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length First make a fist and extend your arm Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone the part that intersects your shoulder Next measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat the spot between your collarbones Finally add the two measurements arm length torso length divide the number in half and subtract 6 inches This is your approximate top tube length Compare this number to a bike s posted top tube length You can allow for about 2 inches longer or shorter as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length height and saddle fore aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit Bikes for Women Proportionally women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men Bike makers design women s bikes that offer a shorter top tube Many comfort cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand over clearance The Right Accessories When you make a bike purchase don t forget these crucial add ons Helmet this is a must Seat pack Lock Hydration pack or water bottles and bottle cages Spare tubes Portable bike pump Gloves Review Summary Great Bike Date of Review: 2009-06-15 | Rating: 5 Great bike Came pretty much put together Nothin for me to screw up anyway Little small for me at 6 1 but put an old seat shaft on it and my handle bar ends and it rides great Never had a bike with suspension befor seems great for the money Very good bike for the price Date of Review: 2009-09-12 | Rating: 5 I found this item very good for the price The assembly is not so difficult if you are the one from DIY world and the machine is also well equipped Before buying I had worried about the stability of rear part due to the structure of the tail the way the rear part is connected with the main triangle frame however after riding about 50 miles or so there has been no trouble from that I am willing to recommend this bike to the one that seek for a cheap and good bike with dual suspension Great Bike for The Right Rider Date of Review: 2009-01-26 | Rating: 5 I purchased this bike about 10 days before this review was written and have had it for about 8 of those days This is my first time owning a bike since I was about 13 I m 18 now and my first time owning a 26 inch I bought this bike so that I could squeeze more physical activity into my day because I work a lot and don t really have time to go to the gym that often I ve ridden this bike pretty much everyday that I ve had it and it rides great It gets me from my house to downtown Baltimore without any problems at all When I first received the bike I was surprised that it arrived so quickly I chose the free standard shipping from Amazon but somehow the bike arrived the next morning Assembling the bike was quite easy Any problems that I ran into were the result of the rest of my order arriving two days after the bike did so I was stuck using the tools that I had around the house Anyway overall the bike is a great bike for me I love that it changes gears easily and smoothly I also love that it was only 170 when I made my purchase If you purchase this bike I hope you like it as much as I do good decent bike Date of Review: 2009-09-25 | Rating: 5 This bike is not a mountain bike but for the flat off road trails where I live it is most suitable I found the initial build quality to be excellent The wheels were true and everything has worked as to be expected I paid the 179 with free shipping overall for the money a good deal Nice dual suspension for its price Date of Review: 2009-11-10 | Rating: 5 First and foremost this bike cost 179 so you can t expect high grade quality components on this dual suspension mountain bike I received the bike pretty quick less than a week and it is packaged in one box The packaging was great but there was a part of the frame that has a small rough patch of scratch to it It didn t really matter to me since it is a cheap bike after all Putting the bike together was very simple I didn t even need the manual that came with it even if you do need the manual it doesn t really go over your Kent Shogun bike It s more like generally I think setting up the brakes might take a while since my brakes are never tight enough like someone mentioned by one of the reviewers but I don t really ride this fast on this bike anyway The bike is made of aluminum material that is supposedly lighter I test ride it and was extremely comfortable thanks to its dual suspension although I did switch the seats to a more comfy on It comes with a kickstand The shifters aren t really that great Max of 40 psi tires Quick release only on the seat The only thing I didn t like was I don t have any good place to put my U lock on the bike frame Overall I expected what I paid for I will purchase a trek hybrid once this one breaks down