Name: Kent Avalon
Brand: Kent
Rating: 74 (478 reviews)

74/100

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Users (477 ratings)

Experts (1 review)

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Hybrid, Comfort, Non-Electric, Teenagers, Commuter

Release Year

2012

Brand

Kent

Wheel Size

26"

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

External Derailleur

Weight

39 lb

Suspension

Full

Brake Type

Rim: V-Brake

Frame Material

Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Kent Avalon. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

6 reasons to buy

Kent offers the Avalon in two sizes: 16” and 19”.
A tester praises the smooth, comfortable ride over cobblestone and rough pavement.
Buyers ranging from 5’ to 5’9” (16” frame) and 5’3” to 6’1” (19” frame) say the Avalon fits well.
The quick-release seatpost and adjustable stem make it easy to modify fit.
Owners find the 7-speed gearing adequate for flats and moderate inclines.
Kent provides a lifetime warranty on the frame and fork.

9 reasons not to buy

Most buyers and the sole reviewer complain that the front rim arrives bent, warped, or out of true.
The rim brakes are weak, noisy, and need frequent readjustment, according to owners.
Buyers report receiving packages with missing components or damaged part, such as bent derailleurs, broken spokes, flat tires, and a broken cable. One even receives the wrong bike.
At 39lb, without any accessories, the Avalon is heavy for a hybrid.
Assembly is difficult, and the instructions are vague and not specific to this bike, frustrating buyers.
Owners complain of jumping gears, though this may be due to incorrect indexing.
Some riders of the 16" frame experience toe overlap with the front wheel when turning.
The chain rubs the frame in seventh gear, scratching the paint off.
Kent provides sparse information about the Avalon, some of which is conflicting or incorrect.

Bottom line

Kent's Avalon is a budget hybrid bike with full suspension. The sole tester praises the smooth ride over rough pavement, but the rest of the components reflect the bike's price. The rims aren't trued, the brakes are nearly unusable, shifting can be unreliable, and assembly is challenging. Many buyers report missing and damaged parts on arrival. The high weight, chain rub, and uncomfortable touchpoints add to owner frustration. Overall, the costs of professional assembly, repairs, and replacement parts quickly add up and detract from the Avalon's perceived value.