Kent News & Bike Advice
Best Toddler Helmets
"According to the CDC—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, toddler helmets reduce fatalities by approximately 73 percent, and head injuries by 60 percent. These statistics reveal the importance of protecting your baby’s developing brain. Here’s our review of the best Toddler Bike Helmets."
Questions also addressed in this helpful article:
- What should I look for when purchasing a toddler helmet?
- How do I know the best helmet for my child?
- Can a two-year-old wear a helmet?
Spoiler: We've ranked at #2!
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Kent Torpedo launched as first e-bike for kids, lengthening those Sunday rides
"Major bicycle manufacturer Kent is announcing today its first electric bicycle designed specifically for children. The Kent Torpedo packs an e-bike system onto a 20″ kids bike, charging up the ride with more distance and speed.
Before you start pulling out your pitchforks, know that the Kent Torpedo is a pedal assist e-bike.
That means it doesn’t have a throttle. It’s not a mini-motorcycle for children, it’s just a normal pedal bicycle that benefits from an added assist motor."
'Changing lives one bicycle at a time': Manning home to BCA, largest bike assembly factory in the U.S., and it’s expanding this year
"Every time I drive by somebody riding on a bicycle, I think of them being happy because of the product we produce here," Davis said. "So, sort of my internal motto is: 'We're changing lives one bicycle at a time.'"
Kamler said he's enjoyed his working relationship with Clarendon County development officials and leaders, and Manning is tickled pink to have BCA.
"We've actually been talking with the town," he said, "and they're thinking about putting up a sign: 'Home of the largest bicycle factory in the United States.'"
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I Employ Hundreds of American Workers
"The administration’s abrupt policy shifts alone have caused damage. When Trump first threatened in September to increase tariffs to 25 percent, everyone — including our competitors — wanted to get their products to the United States before the levies took effect. Ocean freight companies lifted their prices dramatically. The administration eventually backed off, but we’d absorbed more than $1.5 million in additional freight costs, which we couldn’t recoup. Running a business requires adapting to adversity; these sudden changes came like a punch to the gut."
