Kent KZ2600

14 reasons not to buy

• The KZ2600 often arrived damaged. Bent rims were common.

• The rear rim is painted, creating a slippery surface that reduces friction for braking.

• In one instance, both rims collapsed on an owner after two days of use.

• Gear cables often arrive frayed. Some gears didn’t work, even after professional tuning from bike mechanics.

• The seat was reported to be very hard and uncomfortable, even ‘insufferable’. It broke on first use for one owner.

• Decals are stickers and are usually peeling (even in marketing photos). They were flaky and had bubbles underneath, appearing to one owner as though they were applied with the use of feet.

• Shocks bottomed out on small curbs, were wobbly and did not inspire confidence.

• Tread ripped off the tires. The tires themselves have stretched and rolled off the rims.

• Tubes regularly arrived already punctured, often both of them.

• The disc brake caliper sometimes arrived warped. Some retailers still advertise the bike as sporting dual disc brakes while it definitely has only a front disc and rear linear brake (V-brake).

• A number of owners found the handlebars impossible to tighten.

• The frame occasionally sported gaps and holes in welding and had rust present on arrival.

• Missing or incorrect parts included stem clamp bolts and a seat-post.

• Some reviewers felt that the Thruster was dangerous to ride.