I bought the soft gel cruiser bike seat for $50. It definitely made all the difference in the world. When I first got the bike I could only ride for 30 minutes at a time because of how much the seat hurt. Now, with the new seat I can ride for a few hours. I only stop because I get tired, but no pain in the ass (lol).
Bought this bike 3 years ago... Just started getting into riding this summer... Great bike fr someone just looking to start riding without spending a ton of money... I am 6'2 and was 305 when I started riding this year in May, I ride 15 miles a day...I'm now down to 265 and the bike never had a problem supporting my weight... All in all a good bike for a great price...
I have this bike, and despite the entire internet bike community having the general opinion that upgrading Walmart bikes are worthless, I think this is an exception. It's durable, full suspension, and just has loads of potential. Parts arriving today to convert to a single speed because I agree the shifting is pretty bad, I'd rather have simplicity and reliability. Thanks for shedding some light on this! I was worried I'd just placeboed myself into thinking it's a good bike, but I can't find a reason to knock on it.
@@KeithTheGreatH wow thanks for replying..second i am new to this.i just purchased the kent flexor bike the blue version..i been hearing bad stuff about it which makes me sad but oh well it is what it is.im not into no pro biking.i just want my bike for normal offroad trails and parks.my question is can upgrade and what can i upgrade to this bike..
@@alexloeragallos yeah no problem. Definitely find a more comfortable seat. Maybe in the future better breaks and pedals. Other than that this bike is pretty solid. I will be adding a water bottle holder to this bike this year because unfortunately it doesn't come with one
Despite what people say about budget bikes, that style of bike right there are very good and durable for getting into the hobby. I have a 17 year old Huffy brand bike with that same style of frame, but mine is 26". I'd like to try a 29" like that. And yeah, those bikes with that frame style and dual suspension are HEAVY. But they have good weigh carrying capacity cause they are solid and suspension helps. Just don't go freestyle off high jumps on it, not made for that. Even expensive 4-digit price bikes implode. ;-)
Thanks for the review I just bought $198 Walmart and fits like a glove. I love the looks and full suspension. Your sprocket looks rusted. Make sure to lubricate Cheers mate
I had the same problem with the seat so I had to replace it, but other than that, it’s a good bike. I’ve had it for about 3 years now. Good review btw!
I got the same bike in Blue, Around $140.00 now. For me, I got a seat called cloud9 for 30Bucks. The cloud9 is a wide tractor style seat, it is very comfortable. Yes, the bike is heavy, I just figured more exercise.
Good basic review. Thanks Keith. Those are grip snifters, so you have to twist them to change gears. Not popular but they get the job done. If you bike is not going into gear its probably the rear or front derail-er that needs to be adjusted.
Mna, love this video. I was interested on this bike for a deal I cam across. This video was straight to the point and thorough to help people quickly make thier decision. Thanks for posting.
@@KeithTheGreatH Hey bud. I just bought this bike the other day for the purpose of being a shit-kicker bike (i.e. a junk bike to ride during rainy days or winter weather because I don't want to take my main bike, a Trek hybrid, out in that type of weather) and I'm noticing how difficult it is to pedal while at the same time barely gaining any kind of speed. I know mountain bikes aren't exactly made for the road due to its weight and large tires which cause rolling resistance but goddamn this thing is a workout, lol! Is this natural though? Nothing's rubbing the tires that would otherwise contribute to difficult pedaling and lack of speed and nothing else that I'm aware of seems to be wrong with it. I did all the inspections and tuning myself so all seems to be as they should.
@@taconinja5675 I went with the cloud9, I like it a lot it is much more comfortable. I was in pain the first mile with the original seat. Have you tried the cloud9?
I just bought the red 29” dual suspension 9 speed - rims suck and cannot be spoke adjusted to get rid of the wobble, forks are stuck, won’t move or bounce - derailer catches going uphill - Is my third bike of the year so I’m keeping this one for definitely upgrading all the parts
I have a similar bike (also a Kent Flexor). I ride it often. Gear shifting is smooth, brakes are responsive, seat is comfortable (to me at least). I like the shocks on it too. It flexes maybe a little too much when heading uphill & going over small bumps. It's also quite heavy so getting it on & off a transit bus' bike rack can be tricky. I put a taillight on the bike so I had to set the seat higher which makes getting on & off awkward at times (I'm 6'1"). Otherwise smooth ride. Bought mine recently for $148 at my local Walmart. I always store my bike indoors when home inside my small apartment to hopefully lengthen its life.
The first 7 gears are more so for ascending and climbing from what I understand. So using anything past 2nd or 3rd even on an incline is pretty much unnecessary wear on the gears in the name of cardio at the very least lol.
I've got something similar I've been working on lately. See video. Different, but similar.They're not half bad and it will teach you about cycling until you want to upgrade or get something different. It a good looker.
You can upgrade your seat to a Cloud 9. They are double the price right now unfortunately but you can look around to see if anyone has any for the regular $27-$30.
I gotta tell ya. Great video! I really enjoyed it. Very well done on the camera moving it constantly. I felt like I was right there. How'd you keep the camera so steady when you shot the trail? I'm on the fence about the bike though. Might consider spending more for something better built. Thanks!
nadersoli815 hey thank you. I would definitely recommend a more durable bike. It’s cool for just getting started but overtime it is better to invest in a quality bike. I’ll be looking to upgrade this bike pretty soon. I’m looking into trek bikes. Good luck!
Lubricate ALL your cables, all should work better. As far as seat breaking... Maybe lose some weight or make sure it's installed correctly. Brakes... clean your wheels of road crap and brakes will be better (and lose weight). Any DUAL SUSPENSION BIKE will be heavier than a non-suspended. The frame is fine.. A bike shop is what you need or go to RUclips and see tutorials to learn how to set up everything. Just keep trucking. Check brake pad adjustment/condition... But especially clean wheels where pads contact wheel/rims. Shifting is linked to proper lubrication. NEVER USE SILICONE AS A LUBE... You'll really mess up. Use a lube the shop recommends. Have your wheels TRUED (if not trued, braking will SUCK). The bike is fine if you know how to MAINTAIN IT.
How tall are you? Im about 5"6 and just got this bike and its been ok for me so far. Just ordered me a new seat cause the one it comes with is definitely uncomfortable.
jeolmo yeah this particular bike may be to tall. It's pretty large and heavy. I'm 6'2 and I have a difficult time getting on sometimes if I don't approach it right. Good luck
I found one in blue here in Mexico, has a sticker that you can read: for 6 feet and over (I'm 6.5) gonna change the seat for one kinda old mailman, wide and with springs.
I had to snug up the rear spring a bit more for me since I bought it used because I was bouncing with every pedal stroke lol. A few turns did the trick
I had the pleasure of putting one of these Kent Flexors together recently and this is my honest opinion. AVOID AVOID AVOID! Make no mistake this is a junk bike and expected to be however this is NOT worth buying online its a huge rip off! Bikes is not ride worthy out of the box and NEEDS professional inspection/work which is EXPECTED however BIG PROBLEM major parts found damaged from factory. Headset put on too tight were threaded stem damaged. Needs new front fork assembly now. Axle damaged from putting on too tight HOWEVER worst thing is company does not honor warranty and will skate out of it. Your experience may be different however company not honoring warranty is a big killer on this. Dont say someone didnt warn you!
nonya biz that's interesting. Yeah my complaint list wasn't that long but that's definitely believable. I picked mine up in stores from Walmart 3 years ago and took it to a moderate trail today. It performed really well. Maybe there's a flaw with quality control in the factory. 🤔
@@KeithTheGreatH My example was new fresh out of a box shipped to my shop and this particular ones a bust however the biggest problem is the Kent company not honoring the warranty. Also sourcing new parts on these old style bikes is a headache. This bike uses a threaded headset which is the old school type which means finding new forks or upgrading will be very difficult especially since you will need to with the tires, brakes, front forks, all being junk. I recommend threadless headsets on MTB and one with at least double wall wheels with disk brakes while your at it spend more money on a better bike. A good bottom of the barrel suspension bike is Gravity. For just 400 bucks they are a million times better than these Kents.
I bought the same kind. I use it for transportation. I'm 6'5 and this bike is a blessing to ride.
I bought the soft gel cruiser bike seat for $50. It definitely made all the difference in the world. When I first got the bike I could only ride for 30 minutes at a time because of how much the seat hurt. Now, with the new seat I can ride for a few hours. I only stop because I get tired, but no pain in the ass (lol).
😂 great those seats are a pain I have a another seat I got new from work for free I will switch it out when it arrives in the mail
@@thestreetswannaknow what brand or model of seat is this
Should have been read this
Bought this bike 3 years ago... Just started getting into riding this summer... Great bike fr someone just looking to start riding without spending a ton of money... I am 6'2 and was 305 when I started riding this year in May, I ride 15 miles a day...I'm now down to 265 and the bike never had a problem supporting my weight... All in all a good bike for a great price...
Very good review. I’m looking into the blue and red one Walmart has. They’re now 198.
I wouldn't pass one up for a 98
I have this bike, and despite the entire internet bike community having the general opinion that upgrading Walmart bikes are worthless, I think this is an exception. It's durable, full suspension, and just has loads of potential. Parts arriving today to convert to a single speed because I agree the shifting is pretty bad, I'd rather have simplicity and reliability. Thanks for shedding some light on this! I was worried I'd just placeboed myself into thinking it's a good bike, but I can't find a reason to knock on it.
I bought a Schwinn seat from Walmart and put it on myself and its pretty easy and makes a world of a difference.
Good review for people not wanting to spend a lot on a bike
Definitely. Very good beginner bike if you don't have a fortune e spend!
@@KeithTheGreatH i have a question.can i do upgrades on this bike
@@alexloeragallos yes this bike is simple to work on.
@@KeithTheGreatH wow thanks for replying..second i am new to this.i just purchased the kent flexor bike the blue version..i been hearing bad stuff about it which makes me sad but oh well it is what it is.im not into no pro biking.i just want my bike for normal offroad trails and parks.my question is can upgrade and what can i upgrade to this bike..
@@alexloeragallos yeah no problem. Definitely find a more comfortable seat. Maybe in the future better breaks and pedals. Other than that this bike is pretty solid. I will be adding a water bottle holder to this bike this year because unfortunately it doesn't come with one
Despite what people say about budget bikes, that style of bike right there are very good and durable for getting into the hobby. I have a 17 year old Huffy brand bike with that same style of frame, but mine is 26". I'd like to try a 29" like that. And yeah, those bikes with that frame style and dual suspension are HEAVY. But they have good weigh carrying capacity cause they are solid and suspension helps. Just don't go freestyle off high jumps on it, not made for that. Even expensive 4-digit price bikes implode. ;-)
Destin65 I agree. I love this style and I will definitely stay away from jumps! 🤝
Yeah you don't definitely want to do with Sam Pilgrim crash
Thanks for the comprehensive, thoughtful and fair review of this bike.
Thanks for watching and glad I could help!
Good review. Just bought it second hand and now I know what to look forward to. thanks for this review.
Thanks for the review I just bought $198 Walmart and fits like a glove. I love the looks and full suspension. Your sprocket looks rusted. Make sure to lubricate
Cheers mate
I had the same problem with the seat so I had to replace it, but other than that, it’s a good bike. I’ve had it for about 3 years now. Good review btw!
Hey thank you. I agree. It is a good bike!
So do u think its a good bike
I got the same bike in Blue, Around $140.00 now. For me, I got a seat called cloud9 for 30Bucks. The cloud9 is a wide tractor style seat, it is very comfortable. Yes, the bike is heavy, I just figured more exercise.
I spent the same for mine. I'll have to checkout that seat you've suggested
@@Miss_Dani_DWhit still loving the seat.
I recently purchased this bike for myself yesterday, in blue. I'm excited to take it on a trail.
Danielle Dixon good deal and good luck! The seat in kinda rough. I just changed mine for something more comfortable
How is the blue bike holding on
@@KeithTheGreatH You're absolutely right about the seat. I'm going to order a cushion cover for it.
@@Miss_Dani_DWhit i just bought this bike.how does it perform
@@alexloeragallos I like it. Have rode it about 5 or 6 times. And will take it back in a week to start back riding. Haven't done any long trails yet.
Good basic review. Thanks Keith. Those are grip snifters, so you have to twist them to change gears. Not popular but they get the job done. If you bike is not going into gear its probably the rear or front derail-er that needs to be adjusted.
Solid review. I almost bought a use one of these today.
Mna, love this video. I was interested on this bike for a deal I cam across. This video was straight to the point and thorough to help people quickly make thier decision. Thanks for posting.
Can’t be heavier than my 200 pound wife ! I got it .
touché 😂
@@KeithTheGreatH Look into a seat called cloud9, it makes a world of difference for around $30.00. Your man parts will thank you.
@@KeithTheGreatH Hey bud. I just bought this bike the other day for the purpose of being a shit-kicker bike (i.e. a junk bike to ride during rainy days or winter weather because I don't want to take my main bike, a Trek hybrid, out in that type of weather) and I'm noticing how difficult it is to pedal while at the same time barely gaining any kind of speed. I know mountain bikes aren't exactly made for the road due to its weight and large tires which cause rolling resistance but goddamn this thing is a workout, lol!
Is this natural though? Nothing's rubbing the tires that would otherwise contribute to difficult pedaling and lack of speed and nothing else that I'm aware of seems to be wrong with it. I did all the inspections and tuning myself so all seems to be as they should.
@@timothyprice9064 Nah, even better: Giddy Up! mountain bike seat.
@@taconinja5675 I went with the cloud9, I like it a lot it is much more comfortable. I was in pain the first mile with the original seat. Have you tried the cloud9?
That bike is good, I bought a $500 bianchi hybrid bike now is gone.. someone stole it.. I'm not buying an expensive bicycle ever again.
Man that 500$ is cheap for bike dudes, but for us its expensive. 😂
I just bought the red 29” dual suspension 9 speed - rims suck and cannot be spoke adjusted to get rid of the wobble, forks are stuck, won’t move or bounce - derailer catches going uphill - Is my third bike of the year so I’m keeping this one for definitely upgrading all the parts
Thanks bro imma get this
crankez no problem. Good luck and enjoy!
I have a similar bike (also a Kent Flexor). I ride it often. Gear shifting is smooth, brakes are responsive, seat is comfortable (to me at least). I like the shocks on it too. It flexes maybe a little too much when heading uphill & going over small bumps. It's also quite heavy so getting it on & off a transit bus' bike rack can be tricky. I put a taillight on the bike so I had to set the seat higher which makes getting on & off awkward at times (I'm 6'1"). Otherwise smooth ride. Bought mine recently for $148 at my local Walmart. I always store my bike indoors when home inside my small apartment to hopefully lengthen its life.
Sounds good. Does your bike squeak at all? Mine squeaks so much 🤔
@@KeithTheGreatH A little bit but not so much that it bothers me.
@@KeithTheGreatH mine too
Great review, not to many cons at all. 👍🏿
Trev Almighty yeah it's still holding up 🙌🏾
Overall it's a good bike. My only compliant is the gears slip when going uphill while changing gears.
Christian Guzman you know what. I have noticed that also. I hate that also but I think I learned to work around it.
@@KeithTheGreatH yeah I too had to learn.
I took mine to a bike shop and had them tune the derailures and they stopped slipping.
Picked one of these up for $15 bucks at goodwill in Great shape. Not a bad deal imo
I don’t believe you
I got mine for free from a guy I bought a moped from
The first 7 gears are more so for ascending and climbing from what I understand. So using anything past 2nd or 3rd even on an incline is pretty much unnecessary wear on the gears in the name of cardio at the very least lol.
thanks, it looks nice, only reason I'm considering getting it
I've got something similar I've been working on lately. See video. Different, but similar.They're not half bad and it will teach you about cycling until you want to upgrade or get something different. It a good looker.
You can upgrade your seat to a Cloud 9. They are double the price right now unfortunately but you can look around to see if anyone has any for the regular $27-$30.
Ameero Media ok cool. I’ll look into that. Thank you
Keith The Great H No problem. I bought a Bikeroo but I’m having a difficult time adjusting it to make it comfortable.
I gotta tell ya. Great video! I really enjoyed it. Very well done on the camera moving it constantly. I felt like I was right there. How'd you keep the camera so steady when you shot the trail? I'm on the fence about the bike though. Might consider spending more for something better built. Thanks!
nadersoli815 hey thank you. I would definitely recommend a more durable bike. It’s cool for just getting started but overtime it is better to invest in a quality bike. I’ll be looking to upgrade this bike pretty soon. I’m looking into trek bikes. Good luck!
@@KeithTheGreatH check out the outroad fat tire. I have it in my cart in amazon. Looks great. Can't find any reviews.
Was looking at it today. It’s the blue/purple looking one. You still like it a year later?
Cheap is expensive. I was about to get cuz its cheap but after watching ur review I think I will switch to another one. Thank you
Tshiruh5 no problem. Good luck!!
I got this bike 3 months ago is a great bike good video
I agree! 💪🏾🤝
Lubricate ALL your cables, all should work better. As far as seat breaking... Maybe lose some weight or make sure it's installed correctly. Brakes... clean your wheels of road crap and brakes will be better (and lose weight). Any DUAL SUSPENSION BIKE will be heavier than a non-suspended. The frame is fine.. A bike shop is what you need or go to RUclips and see tutorials to learn how to set up everything. Just keep trucking. Check brake pad adjustment/condition... But especially clean wheels where pads contact wheel/rims. Shifting is linked to proper lubrication. NEVER USE SILICONE AS A LUBE... You'll really mess up. Use a lube the shop recommends. Have your wheels TRUED (if not trued, braking will SUCK). The bike is fine if you know how to MAINTAIN IT.
Hahaha Shimano gears are actually a nice brand here in my country, not he best but decent.
Roco Dux ok cool. Thanks for that info. I’m not to informed on different bike parts.
Man I bought this same bike about 4 years ago and have never ridden it once.
Oh wow. Lol did you buy something better?
Appreciate the review
No problem. Thanks for watching
I’m gone get me a bike one if these days, thanks for the video
Definitely. Its a really good form of exercise and relaxation being in nature
I have that bicycle and put 700c tires on it rides so smooth
Daryl Hughes I’ll check those tires out. Good deal
I can see how the seat would be uncomfortable the front part is up too high
I got a red/black bike for my brother and mom worked for it for hours
Did they like it?
Is this a good bike to just ride around roads and trails? Nothing hard-core
Yes this bike is good for cruising. Nothing hardcore. Good luck. Hope this helps!
Waiting on mines to arrive
Omg!
Nice bro!
H De La thanks!
The seat sucks ass! But over all its decent. Thanks for sharing
David Jones couldn't have said it better myself! That's the first upgrade!
How tall are you? Im about 5"6 and just got this bike and its been ok for me so far. Just ordered me a new seat cause the one it comes with is definitely uncomfortable.
thank u I'm looking for a bicycle as like in a hobby will keep this model in mind
Sohaib Masud definitely. Good luck!
@@KeithTheGreatH thanks bruh
Nice dude do you know how wide the tires are thanks
I’ll measure it and get back to you. Thanks for watching
@@KeithTheGreatH thanks
Legend has it he's still outside in the dark covered with hair at this point still measuring his tire 😂
Having trouble with mine shifting from the second front sprocket back to the 1st front sprocket? If anyone knows anything please help
There are videos on how to adjust your derailures, or take it to a bike shop and have them tune it for you.
@@jincy5849 as soon as I tuned the gear a little it shifted perfectly so all is good now thank you tho
I have this bike, question have you taken back wheel off and were you able to get it back on easily ??
No I never took the back wheel off. Is it giving you a hard time? Maybe try a bike shop. (Not sure if they are open yet)
I like that Bike 😍
Great Video! Do you think someone 6'6 can ride this bike?
Afreitasc12 oh yeah definitely. This is a tall bike. Shouldn’t have an issue
I found one in blue here in Mexico, has a sticker that you can read: for 6 feet and over
What about 300lb man?
Hello, good afternoon, how many inches is the rim and how many pounds does the bike weigh?
Nice bike!!!
Is there a way to block the suspension?
I just ordered the blue one ☝️ ready to try it out 😁
Noe Arriaga good luck and enjoy!🤝
me too
I have one.. But the front fork need to be replace.. Could you please advise me the part type that fit to bike?
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Anybody know what that frame style is called???
Justo hoy me regalaron una de esas
Great vid. I'm 5'6"...you think it's too tall for me?
jeolmo yeah this particular bike may be to tall. It's pretty large and heavy. I'm 6'2 and I have a difficult time getting on sometimes if I don't approach it right. Good luck
@@KeithTheGreatH thx homie!
I found one in blue here in Mexico, has a sticker that you can read: for 6 feet and over (I'm 6.5)
gonna change the seat for one kinda old mailman, wide and with springs.
I'm 5'9" and ride mx bikes and dont have much of an issue getting on those, but this bike can be a bit of a ball buster if you're not careful lol.
I'm 5'-6" and have no difficulty whatsoever getting on/off this bike.
do you lose power when peddling on these bikes due to rear shocks?
Dan none that you would notice. Everything is pretty solid
I had to snug up the rear spring a bit more for me since I bought it used because I was bouncing with every pedal stroke lol.
A few turns did the trick
How much do you weigh?
Yo tengo esa pero Azul
The tires say 29 but they 26 smh
Bro I fix all my bikes woe
From the looks of it you've beaten the shit out of it, so no wonder...
Do you know how much it weighs?
Joshua Sherry I don't have the exact weight but it is a heavy bike
This bike is now 228
What's the weight limit on it
Hello the manual says the weight limit is about 275lbs.
Learn how to maintain a machine before spending $$$ on a more expensive model. A well maintained Toyota is better/smarter idea than a Corvette.
u are better off with a used hybrid like Trek FX or something similar
I had the pleasure of putting one of these Kent Flexors together recently and this is my honest opinion. AVOID AVOID AVOID! Make no mistake this is a junk bike and expected to be however this is NOT worth buying online its a huge rip off! Bikes is not ride worthy out of the box and NEEDS professional inspection/work which is EXPECTED however BIG PROBLEM major parts found damaged from factory. Headset put on too tight were threaded stem damaged. Needs new front fork assembly now. Axle damaged from putting on too tight HOWEVER worst thing is company does not honor warranty and will skate out of it. Your experience may be different however company not honoring warranty is a big killer on this. Dont say someone didnt warn you!
nonya biz that's interesting. Yeah my complaint list wasn't that long but that's definitely believable. I picked mine up in stores from Walmart 3 years ago and took it to a moderate trail today. It performed really well. Maybe there's a flaw with quality control in the factory. 🤔
@@KeithTheGreatH My example was new fresh out of a box shipped to my shop and this particular ones a bust however the biggest problem is the Kent company not honoring the warranty. Also sourcing new parts on these old style bikes is a headache. This bike uses a threaded headset which is the old school type which means finding new forks or upgrading will be very difficult especially since you will need to with the tires, brakes, front forks, all being junk. I recommend threadless headsets on MTB and one with at least double wall wheels with disk brakes while your at it spend more money on a better bike. A good bottom of the barrel suspension bike is Gravity. For just 400 bucks they are a million times better than these Kents.