Some of the bikes have even dipped down into ultra-budget territory with prices below $400. It can be a good option for those that want the utility of an electric bicycle but don’t have a lot of spare cash. But while Walmart is known for its super cheap e-bikes, the company has never offered higher-end e-bikes with nicer features like mid-drive motors. At least, not until now with the launch of Kent’s new mid-drive electric bike. Page 25ASSEMBLING YOUR BIKE TIRES AND TUBES After assembling your bike, it will be necessary to inflate the tires. A 7-speed Shimano transmission may be low-end, but it is at least a name-brand component. And the mechanical disc brakes are likely plenty for a 250W bike that isn’t going to get up to 20 mph (32 km/h) very quickly. Cheaper mid-drive electric bikes tend to opt for Chinese-made mid-drive motors like those from Bafang, Truckrun, Tongsheng, and others. Our shop and showroom is based in Wealden Forest Park, beside Blean Woods. The easy to use handlebar mounted display allows the rider to select the level of assistance required. Some riders may prefer to have a small amount of assistance on the flat and increase that for hills and headwinds. This means unlike previous programs, a scooter can’t just be left anywhere, as the rider will continue to be charged unless they park in one of those spots. With so much activity, members of city council had questions about potential issues of parking and traffic obstruction. For a little more money, the Schwinn Coston DX provides a more complete spec list and a more powerful motor. Schwinn also offers a Mendocino cruiser, though this looks more vintage than beach styled. While the Electric Cruiser was lighter than most e-bikes I’ve tested over the years, I would still hate to have to haul it upstairs or lift it onto a car rack. The bike comes about 75% pre-assembled, and I only needed to attach the front wheel and fender, handlebars and saddle. Things started off on the wrong foot when I realized some of the seat post assembly pieces were missing. (Luckily, my local bike co-op was able to hook me up with the needed parts!) But that was really the only major problem with assembly. Kent bikes are also known as strong and sturdy bikes, so this is no exception when it comes to the 700C Step-Thru model. It has a powerful motor and a great battery that you can’t even see unless you know where it is placed. ELECTRIC BIKE FAQS Q. How long does it take to fully charge the battery?