Help with an old Kent

[vinnie_sixgun]

I found this bike for sale for $60 from a dude a couple towns over from me. he said he would give me first crack at it because he knows i rebuild/tune up bikes. i'm just wondering if anyone know's anything about old Kents.

thanks
vinnie

 

[schwinnmesa]

I don't know but I like it!

 

[dumpster_diver]

Well if you are looking to 'invest' in this bike, I would pay that much. Kent brand bike were cheap and dont hold alot of value today.
IF you are just looking for a fun project, and you have the money + more to clean it up, go for it! Dont be afraid to haggle!

 

[GodHatesCleveland]

It's got a wicked chain guard. Looks small though, do you know someone who will fit it?

And always check the frame to see if it's bent. If you don't, one day you may get burnt.

 

[vinnie_sixgun]

i told him today that i pass. it would be a fun little bike to clean up and resell... but i don't really have the time. i'm in the process of doing that to 2 bikes and trying to design and build a sweet custom trike. thanks for the info though guys. that's why i turned to you.

 

[roadmaster]

gotta love those old stingray type bikes. i woulda bought it for $60 and made my 3rd lowrider. hmmm...

 

[TomS]

My first bike was a 1964 Kent. It was a 20" Convertible. I was 4. By the end of the decade it was sporting a purple metalflake bannana seat and Wald rams horn bars from Sears. I'll post pictures of it some day when I get it back together. My Kent was made in Holland and was a solidly made bike, if heavy. I have a 1964 Kent catalog, and it looks like it was the first year Kent offered a "muscle" style bike. The bike you pictured looks newer than this "I.C.B.M".

 

[Rmaster193]

over 30 years ago i had a bike......im looking for my first bike it was an Orange Kent with chrome fenders tall sisybars banana set 20in looks like a Schwinn sting ray would love to have one in far shape or good shape.
thank you
Robert