Co-op Cycles debuts fat-tire bike and e-bike

SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — REI Co-op introduced two model new types to its member-inspired Co-op Cycles bicycle line. A fat-tire mountain bike and two town-to-trail e-bikes be a part of the road for the primary time. The co-op additionally introduced extra bicycle store e-bike service capabilities, in addition to digital experience for purchasers seeking to do extra using this season.

“Co-op Cycles bikes are designed with enter from REI members, and the road continues to resonate with the co-op group because it evolves,” says Isabelle Portilla, divisional vp REI Co-op Manufacturers technique and design. “In a 12 months the place bicycles gross sales have almost doubled for the co-op, we’re thrilled to convey these brand-new types to our prospects simply in time for fall enjoyable and freedom on two wheels.”

New fat-tire mountain bike

The Co-op Cycles DRT 4.1, its first-ever, fat-tire bike is a inflexible mountain bike designed to simply roll over roots, rocks, sand, and snow, as individuals proceed turning towards outside exploration by means of the winter.

• Co-op Cycles DRT 4.1 Fats-Tire Bike: this mountain bike is right for path using with a 6061 aluminum body; 6061 aluminum fork; SRAM X1 100 Eagle™ DUB fats 5 crankset; SRAM DUB English BSA 100 mm fats backside bracket; SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed sifters; SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed rear derailleur; SRAM Eagle, 11-50t, 12-speed rear cogs;  Shimano Acera MT-400 hydraulic disc brakes; Shimano brake levers; 26″ aluminum rims; 15mm through axle entrance hub; 12 mm through axle rear hub; 26×4.8 inch tire. ($1,299).

New e-Bikes

Co-op Cycles reveals its first foray into electrical pedal help town-to-trail bikes. CTY e2.1 and e2.2 e-bikes will be a part of the Co-op Cycles line as one other bike possibility outfitted for around-the-town using within the metropolis to go to buddies or pick-up groceries. Each variations have quite a bit in frequent together with the body and geometry, each include an built-in rack, low stand-over, entrance suspension and Shimano motor and battery. The largest distinction between the 2 is the motor and battery.

• Co-op Cycles CTY e2.1: is a Class 1; pedal help (20 mph max pace) bicycle with 6061 Aluminum mid-motor body with built-in rack; 75mm journey Suntour fork; hydraulic disc brakes; Shimano Acera/Alivio drivetrain; 27.5 x 1.95 Schwalbe tires; adjustable stem; entrance and hind lights, reminiscence foam saddle; heart kickstand, 3 modes + stroll; 50 mile pedal help vary; 50.5 lbs.; Shimano E5000 250W motor; 40Nm max torque output; Shimano E8014 36V/418Wh battery; 6.5 hour cost time ($1,799).
• Co-op Cycles CTY e2.2: contains the entire e2.1 specs and provides: entrance and rear fenders; 51.9 lbs.; Shimano E6100 250W motor; 60 Nm max torque output Shimano E8010 36V/504Wh battery; 4 hour cost time ($2,199).

“E-bikes are right here to remain, and they’re a lot enjoyable,” provides Portilla. “We all know e-bikes are serving to individuals get exterior rapidly, extra typically and nearer to dwelling. They’re nice as a restoration possibility put up harm or a enjoyable and accessible option to begin using for the primary time and they’re a planet-friendly transportation different.”

REI bike / e-bike store companies

A full-service bike retailer and vendor, REI is staffed with among the best-trained professionals within the business, together with REI Grasp Technicians who’re Barnett Bicycle Institute licensed. Along with common tune-ups and upkeep, REI additionally gives full companies for e-bikes, together with diagnostic companies for many main e-bike manufacturers together with all e-bikes the co-op carries. For extra data and element on native companies, please go to REI’s bike shop services web page.

All bicycles bought at REI embody a free tune-up. New bikes undergo a traditional break-in interval, after which readjustment is essential for longevity and efficiency. Prospects who buy any bike from REI qualify for a free tune-up inside 20 hours of use or six months from buy, whichever comes first.  After that, REI members obtain reductions on store companies in our shops.

REI digital bicycle experience

Most REI shops are open and supply curbside bike pick-up and drop off companies, and for many who choose to not go to in the course of the pandemic, REI brings the newest in biking, and suggestions from our consultants, nearly by means of YouTube movies and Co-op Journal tales:

The place to experience

REI’s Co-op Cycles e-bikes are categorized as Class 1 pedal help (as much as 20 mph), and don’t embody a throttle. Usually, Class 1 bikes can go wherever different bikes can go, however legal guidelines differ from state to state.

PeopleForBikes, the dynamic voice for bicycle advocacy in America, is making it simpler for purchasers to decipher native legal guidelines and discover close by rides and routes. This 12 months the non-profit group launched Ride Spot, a platform offering tremendous easy on-screen route navigation with turn-by-turn instructions and customizable maps and photograph capabilities for sharing with household or buddies. REI Co-op and PeopleForBikes have collaborated to incorporate native experience playing cards with fundamental route data, a map, and a QR code to share new rider pleasant native routes. Journey playing cards will be discovered in lots of REI shops, or sign-up for native route data on-line at ridespot.org.

In regards to the REI Co-op
REI is a specialty outside retailer, headquartered close to Seattle. The nation’s largest client co-op, REI is a rising group of greater than 19 million members who count on and love the very best quality gear, inspiring skilled courses and journeys, and excellent customer support. REI has 167 areas in 39 states and the District of Columbia. If you cannot go to a retailer, you’ll be able to store at REI.com, REI Outlet or the free REI shopping app. REI is not nearly gear. Adventurers can take the journey of a lifetime with REI’s energetic journey journey firm, a worldwide chief that runs greater than 250 itineraries throughout all continents. In each group the place REI has a presence, professionally skilled instructors share their experience by internet hosting beginner-to advanced-level courses and workshops about a variety of actions.   To construct on the infrastructure that makes life exterior attainable, REI invests thousands and thousands yearly in tons of of native and nationwide nonprofits that create entry to—and steward—the outside locations that encourage us all.