Kent GRZ700 Road Bike
- Road Bike
- 29 inches
- 250 pounds
- Manual
- More reviewed than 93%
A workable entry-level road bike for the price if you're prepared to tune the gears and brakes yourself, but not a bike to expect performance-level shifting or fit and finish out of the box.
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How it ranks among the 33 road bikes we track
3.4★ across 332 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
332 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 33 road bikes we track - how the scorecard works · full road bikes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 21, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Kent GRZ700 is a 700c men's road bike with a high tensile steel frame and fork, Shimano 21-speed stem shifters, alloy double wall rims and single pivot alloy brakes, model 52716.
Reviewers consistently frame this as a budget starter bike rather than a performance road bike: assembly took real effort for several buyers, including centering the handlebar and dealing with a missing gear bolt, and more than one reported gear shifting that wasn't smooth out of the box. Buyers who accepted it as an entry-level bike and tuned it themselves generally felt it was a fair deal for the price.
- 700c wheels, 21-speed Shimano stem shifters
- High tensile steel frame and fork
- Alloy double wall rims, 25mm tires
- Single pivot alloy brakes
Who it's for
Beginners wanting a low-cost road bike for commuting or casual riding who don't mind doing some assembly and tuning themselves. Not a fit for riders expecting smooth out-of-box shifting or true performance road bike handling.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several buyers called this a fair deal for the price once assembled and tuned, using it for commuting or casual road riding. The recurring complaints were mechanical: gear shifting that wasn't indexed properly out of the box, chain drops while climbing, a missing bolt for the gear assembly on at least one unit, and one report of a bent spoke with a wobbly front wheel. More than one reviewer noted taking it to a local bike shop for a proper tune-up after assembly.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Low price for a 700c 21-speed road bike
- Dual brake lever setup useful for casual riders
- Reasonable choice for commuting or starting out on a road bike
Performance notes
The Shimano 21-speed stem shifters and single pivot alloy brakes cover the basics, but multiple reviewers found the gearing needed adjustment after assembly, with some gear and chainring combinations not usable and occasional chain drops on climbs.
Specifications
| Brand | Kent International |
|---|---|
| Model | 52716 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 250 pounds |
| Item Weight | 31.2 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bicycle Drivetrain Type | Derailleur |
| Bicycle Gear Shifter Type | Trigger |
| Number Of Speeds | 21 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Frame Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Wheel Material | Alloy Steel |
| Seat Material | Vinyl |
| Color | Orange |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Bicycle, CPSC Reflectors, Kickstand, Owners Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Bike Type | Road Bike |
| Suspension Type | Rigid |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Theme | Speed |
| Additional Features | Multi-Speed |
| Brake Style | Caliper |
| Specific Uses For Product | Road |
| Derailleur Configuration | Front and Rear |
| Style Name | Road |
| Intended Riding Terrain | Paved Roads, Unpaved Trails |
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in road bikes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent GRZ700 Road BikeThis product | 3.4 / 5 | 332 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Tommaso Imola - Sport Bike Performance Aluminum Road Bike, Shimano Claris 24 Speeds Road…Tommaso | 4.4 / 5 | 296 | 3.9 / 5 |
| AVASTA Single-Speed Fixed Gear Fixie BikeAvasta | 4.1 / 5 | 157 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Schwinn Schwinn FastbackSchwinn | 4.1 / 5 | 88 | 3.9 / 5 |
| HILAND 700C Road BikeHH Hiland | 4.0 / 5 | 779 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Kent International 52716
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Kent GRZ700 a performance road bike?
No, reviewers describe it as a budget starter bike, useful for commuting or casual riding rather than performance cycling.
Does it need adjustment after assembly?
Multiple buyers reported needing to tune the gears, center the handlebar and in some cases source a missing bolt.
How many speeds does it have?
It's a 21-speed bike with Shimano stem shifters, model 52716.