Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Kent Dual Drive Tandem Comfort Bike

Kent Dual Drive Tandem Comfort Bike Enjoy a bicycle built for two without breaking the bank with the Kent Dual Drive tandem beach cruiser. The durable, high-quality bike is comfortable and stylish, with a pair of soft gel saddles and extra-wide, bump-gobbling 2.1-inch tires. The components, meanwhile, are built for long-lasting use, including the 21-speed Shimano drive train, Revo twist shifters, and reliable alloy linear pull V brakes. Best of all, the frame features low stand-over heights (29 inches in the front and 20 inches in back), making it easy for both riders to hop on. Also equipped with a pair of water bottle holders



Kent's dual drive tandem bike features soft gel saddles, extra-wide tires, and an easy-access frame for a comfortable ride for two.
and a heavy-duty kickstand, the tandem bike is perfect for people who want to spend a little quality time with a spouse or good friend.

Key Features:

  • Shimano drivetrain
  • Revo twist shifters
  • Linear pull brakes
  • Lightweight alloy wheels
  • 2.1-inch wide tires
  • Easy-access frame with low stand over heights (29" in front, 20" in back)
  • Comfortable gel seats
  • Two water bottle holders

Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime warranty on the frame and fork


Customer Review: Pretty good tandem, good shipping, good customer service
Tandem arrived in pretty good shape, and quickly. Amazon does a good job of shipping. This is the third bike shipped to me this year, so I'm somewhat experienced in good and bad packing and shipping jobs. There were a couple of minor issues. The back seat post was slightly bent. It took a small hammer and small bar and about 5 minutes to round it out so that the seat would slide in and tighten correctly. Works fine. The rear inner tube had a hole, and the front inner tube had a bad valve. I called Kent customer service, and they were courteous and helpful, and immediately shipped two tubes. In the interim I put slime in both tubes to be able to test ride it. The bike rides very comfortably with the 26x2.125 tires. I joke that they look and ride like car tires. It is heavy, however, the gear ratio compensates, especially the granny gear for hills. The back seat is designed for any height. Standover is 20", front is approx 29". My stoker is 4'11. Perfect fit for her. Gears shift easily, but they do require adjustment. Front and real derailleur adjustment is fairly simple. Just look on youtube for how to adjust gears or derailleurs. Wheels are fairly true, a little off. Again, Youtube shows how to adjust them, or, take the bike to a local bike shop and for $40 they'll tune and adjust and oil it. Well worth it if you have zero mechanical skills. The bike looks sharp for a tandem. It turns a lot of heads. For $284 and free shipping, it's a good deal.
Customer Review: tandem bike with missing parts
Bike arrived fast in shipping and in contrast from previous reviews was fairly easy to put together using the manual. Only problem is there are numerous parts missing-4 pedal feet, reflectors, and front and rear fenders. Are these a part of the bike (it says they are in the manual). We are planning to call customer service first thing in the morning and request that these items are sent out so hopefully they accomodate our request. We will update our review if we recieve the items requested. We can not test the bike until we at least recieve the pedals. We do not want to return the bike as we am definitely afraid of the shipping costs!!

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