Kent International Springdale Hybrid Bicycle - 700c ‎Hybrid Bike with 21-Speed Rear Shimano Derailleur Drivetrain - Lightweight Mountain Bike with Aluminum Frame for Premium Cycling

This bike is a great deal. Every gear you could ever need. Large wheels for tall guys like me.This large city bike is light and easy to ride anywhere. It also looks nice.If you are tall, this is for you.As with most bikes you order online, check YouTube for help assembling. However, it does come mostly assembled. Reasonably easy to put together.

Kent used to be a decent brand and I was interested that they could offer a seemingly decent commuter bike for this price point, but as it's often said, you get what you pay for. I'm very disappointed that I spent this much for a bike that requires more work time than ride time. Assembly was straight forward. I have had this bike for a little while and put about 250 miles on it so this is a pretty detailed review after significant use.Very inexpensive derailleurs. I'm surprised that Shimano even put their name on them. They need constant tuning and at this point I just avoid using the large gears because I'm sure that they won't shift or will fall off because it's impossible to properly set the limit screws. The front Derailleur cage was slightly bent out of the box, but not warped enough to cause this much or an issue.The twist shifters are also very annoying and since it significantly reduces the size of the grip bars I find myself accidentally shifting when I try to brake. I replaced them with basic Shimano trigger shifters and normal ergonomic grips (+$40) which was much more comfortable and provide more consistent shifting of the rear derailleur (front is still hit or miss).The cassette is fine. Had to take off the front chain guard because I have so many issues with the High limit screw the chain gets stuck between the guard and largest front sprocket.The tires seemed okay, but I have replaced or patched the tubes so many times I suspect they are not as passable as I expected(+$18 for tubes). It seems like I am getting flats for no reason at all (no puncture or pinch flats, proper Psi for the tire recommendation, not hitting any hazards or potholes) so I suspect It needs new tires.The brakes are basic rim brakes and are just fine. They function as expected. The brake pads were very small for a 700c and the pads were already (seemingly) dry rotted and had almost no bite. Replaced them as well (+$14).The seat is okay for slow cruising around a farmers market or something, but awful for actual commuting or doing any distance over a few miles. Replaced with a decent saddle (+$25).The wheels arrived in decent shape. No bent spokes or anything, but did need to true them a little because of some wobble.The frame and front suspension are built pretty solid. The bike is VERY HEAVY. I appreciate that it came with fenders and a rear rack, but I took off the fenders because it was just so heavy. Still a nice feature. Overall it's a good looking frame.So in conclusion, I would avoid this bike. It has cost me more time, money and energy than I would like just to keep it on the road. I have been using it just to get around the neighborhood (less than 6 miles a day) and still having problems with random flats and sloppy/unreliable shifting.The most frustrating part is that it is impossible to return. The time and effort to disassemble and repackage are not realistic. I will likely just replace the tires and hope it resolved the flat issue and suffer through limited gear range. I have already purchased a more reliable bike for extended use.

This bike is perfect for what I need. I’ve been on a weight loss journey (100 down and counting). I started by walking, then running, and then I did a lot of HIIT workouts. I got used to being physically active every day, but I felt like I had hit a plateau.I hadn’t had a bike in many years, and I was nervous about getting one. I was worried about finding something comfortable and affordable. One of my big concerns was sturdiness. I am still a large man, and I have about 40-60 lbs I’d like to trim. At 285, I am technically over the stated max rider weight of 275lbs. After getting the bike assembled, the only issue I had was that the seat wasn’t tightened enough, so I used my drill with a socket attachment (and a little adhesive between the locking nuts) to fix that.Now, the bike is everything I’d hoped for. It shifts easily, it feels sturdy under my weight. The breaks are definitely capable of confident deceleration and stopping.And the handlebars... they’re high enough so I don’t have to stoop to grab them, allowing me to ride longer and more comfortably.I have taken it through bike trails worn in the grass, on city streets, clean and rough, and I’ve ridden it out on the county roads among the corn fields.While I’m sure it’s limitations may be more noticeable to seasoned riders, this bike is perfect for riding around town, or out in the country. I will take it into Austin l, once things settle down again.I love it!

Pretty good bike for the price. You can tell some things like the fenders are a little wonky / cheap, but I was able to bend them into position. Assembly of the brakes was not fun so be prepared for that or making adjustments. Overall, my wife loves it and cruises everywhere with the kids in tote. I recommend picking up some spare tubes while you’re at it. Overall it has a few quirks but it functions just fine and is pretty decent for this price point.

Wonderful bikeLarge tiresHandy bike rackCool looking and lightExcellent real bike for those who need oneat a reasonable price