Product Description

Mens Sierra Madre 26" Shimano 21 speed C050 derailleur 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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #968 in Sports & Outdoors
• Color: Black/Gray/White
• Brand: Kent
• Model: 22698
• Released on: 2005-02-01
• Dimensions: 7.50" h x 27.00" w x 52.00" l,

Features

• Comfort bike with lightweight aluminum frame
• Dual suspension absorbs shock and offers smoother ride
• Shimano 21-speed index makes it easy to ride on a variety of grades and terrains
• Alloy stem adjusts to ensure proper fit
• Soft saddle provides comfortable ride

Customer Reviews

Better quality components than Walmart Next Avalon
My men's Sierra Madre shipped extremely fast (via "free" ground) and arrived with only minor damage (broken front reflector, paint/words of right handlebar shifter rubbed off by friction with box enclosure). Although the packaging is not very protective, the bike does come with a 6 months warranty for parts and I'm happy (replaced both reflectors with head and tail lights; never notice rubbed off paint on shifter when riding).

I ride on 3/4 mile of dirt road and grass to get to a paved road. Although no bike is totally comfortable, this one is surprisingly so. Note that the rear suspension pivot is behind the crank so that one's feet are insulated from shocks (and the distance from seat to pedals remains fixed). The tires are large (26 x 2.125) with 50 psi max with no kevlar and with cheap tubes (plan on replacing these to prevent flats). The other components are inexpensive but name brand and they look good. If I didn't have to go uphill on grass, I might not need the granny gear. One poster mentioned the quirk shifting from 1st to 2nd chainwheel. FYI, there is no problem shifting between 2nd and 3rd chainwheel, and from 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st. On paved road I use 2nd and 3rd chainwheels only. I will drop to the granny gear (1st chainwheel) while going uphill on grass. The rear sprockets shifting system works perfectly.

Walmart has a sort-of similar model named the Next Avalon (same manufacturer). The frames are practically the same, but the gearing (21 speed vs. 7 speed), brakes, shifters, etc., are different (more toy-like, as on their other below $100 bikes). I also bought an Avalon for my wife recently. These two bikes have the same frame features and the same seats. The rest of the components are different and I can see and feel the quality differences. I'm tempted to return the Avalon and get another Sierra Madre (for the better quality, not the extra speeds which my wife doesn't need).

I found Kent International very responsive to my questions. Should I decide to change bikes in the future, I will surely consider their products for purchase.

Quality Comfort Bike
I've owned this bike for about a month. I haven't had any problems with it and overall I like it a lot. I researched a lot of different bikes before choosing this one. Considering the features of this bike and the price, this is a great deal.

Good bike
This is a solid, nice bicycle. The frame and resultant bike is very light weight, the seat is very comfortable, and the whole thing comes together fairly easily. The wide tires make for sure handling on unpaved park paths, the brakes are shockingly (literally almost flung myself off the bike once or twice) good, and the handlebar/seat alignment make for comfortable upright riding. The box showed signs of the shipping company's rough handling, but nothing was damaged.

I knocked off a star because it isn't exactly the smoothest shifting bike I've ever been on. I've fiddled with it quite a bit to try to resolve that, but it's still a bit of the twist, rattle noise while the chain fights for purchase, and then (usually) shifting. I might take it in to a "professional" to see if it's something I've goofed up or if it's just the type of shifter involved.

Still, for the money, I'm very happy with this bike.