INDUSTRY IN-SITE: Kent BCA Bicycles

A heavy-duty kickstand is also included for when you need to rest. The Kent Trouvaille promises an exhilarating ride for cycling enthusiasts. The Kent Rage is a robust and stylish BMX bike, perfect for neighborhood rides and beyond. Its strength lies in its tig-welded steel frame and durable steel fork, complemented kent bicycles by lightweight, rust-resistant aluminum wheels. Whether you are looking for a bicycle to meet your fitness goals or to surprise your little one, having the right bike will make a lot of difference. However, choosing the perfect one is challenging as there are a lot of options out there in the market.

“We are focused on promoting from within and we provide on the job training for those individuals looking to advance their careers,” Morrow said. Meagley added that she’d like to encourage Clarendon County students to consider BCA when they are looking into trade schools and potential careers. “We want them to know that there is an opportunity for a well paying career in their backyards making quality products that are sold locally and throughout the country,” she said. Meagley added that BCA’s commitment and dedication to employee safety and satisfaction is a main reason for their continued success.

“Should the situation in China deteriorate faster, my competitors will ask themselves, ‘Now what do we do? ’ But we’ve got an insurance policy, we’ve got flexibility now because the worst thing you can do is nothing,” kent mountain bike Kamler asserts. “If we’re wrong, it won’t kill us. I love it, although I’ve definitely had some sleepless nights. But if I weren’t nervous about what we’re doing, there would be no point in doing it.”

By 1978, most of Kent’s bikes were coming from Taiwan, but the cost there started to skyrocket. “But Dad had always wanted to manufacture bikes,” Kamler recalls. “I protested, ‘I don’t know anything about manufacturing bicycles!‘ so he arranged for me to visit three bicycle assembly factories in Japan.” Arnold Kamler, however, inherited quite a different challenge. “When I joined the business in 1972, there were eight American bicycle manufacturers and about 40 bicycle importers. The Kent 700C providence ladies cruiser bike comes in a beautiful light powder blue color with classic brown tires .

The bike features an SR Suntour XCM fork with lockout and 100mm of travel, providing excellent shock absorption. Exceptional stopping power is guaranteed with front and rear mechanical disc brakes. The bike’s 29″ x 2.40″ CST Patrol XC tires provide superior traction and stability, making it an ideal choice for off-road adventures. Added features include an adjustable seat post, quick-release alloy handlebar, and alloy wheels, enhancing rider comfort and ease of transportation.

Comfort and safety are integral to each Kent Bicycle, featuring responsive brakes, comfortable seats, and ergonomic designs. In the end, Kent paid less than $2 million for the building, then sunk more than $3 million in renovations (to-date). “But it’s still the right building,” Kamler declares. “We love the workers in South Carolina. You know, most of our workers were already employed, but in really rough jobs. A lot of people came from a chicken processing plant twenty miles away—48 degrees inside,  brutal smells, plucking and processing chickens.”