Co-op CTY 1.1 $599
Intended use: Light exercise, pavement only, minor hills, neighborhood exploration.
Any assistance appreciated!
by MajorKabakov
Co-op CTY 1.1 $599
Intended use: Light exercise, pavement only, minor hills, neighborhood exploration.
Any assistance appreciated!
by MajorKabakov
8 Comments
Yes
I think the REI bikes generally offer pretty good value.
I’m not super well versed with bikes in that price range but it doesn’t seem bad for a new bike. Only thing I’d really recommend is swapping the tires for a nicer riding pair down the line if you want a more fun ride, especially because you said pavement only.
I had a Kona Dew hybrid from 2005 that was similar specs.. 3×8 speed, aluminum frame, disc brakes. It retailed for $600 (I actually bought it used for $200 but that’s besides the point). So, considering inflation and all that, I’d say getting a new bike with those specs for the same price twenty years later makes it a good deal. Anything from name brand companies like Trek or Specialized will probably give you 3×7 and a freewheel with cheaper parts for that price.
So yes, it’s a decent adult starter bike and a good price. You might do better shopping used but that’s hard to say and depends on the local market.
If it fits, it’s a good bike for you. The only things I’d want to change is I’d rather buy a 2x than a 3x and I’d rather have a carbon fork. But being 3x, you’ll have more gearing for hills than you’ll know what to do with.
Thank you all for your insight! Def leaning towards this one
It’s a pretty good deal. You can get a Trek FX 1 Disc for a hundred bucks less and weighs a couple lbs less:
[https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-1-disc-mid-step-gen-3/p/35002/?colorCode=grey](https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-1-disc-mid-step-gen-3/p/35002/?colorCode=grey)
[https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-1-disc-gen-3/p/35001/?colorCode=black](https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-1-disc-gen-3/p/35001/?colorCode=black)
It’s geared a bit more for going fast on the road and a bit less for offroad and sitting more upright.
For $50 more you can get the Trek FX 2 Gen 3 which has hydraulic brakes and weighs 4 lbs less.
[https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-2-disc-gen-3/](https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-2-disc-gen-3/)
Hydraulic brakes need less maintenance and stop better but when they eventually need maintenance they are bit more complicated.
But you also have to take into account weather REI or Trek are close to you and which gives you better free/discounted tune-ups. Also you should test drive the bikes and see which ones feel more comfortable and fun to you
Ya, they are Giant frames with shimano parts think they are generally good value for money plus REI will always back their product if something goes bad.
A friend has one. He’s commuted and rode it for exercise for something like 3 summers. Probably put 6,000 miles on the thing. I help him fix it sometimes.
As it’s aged, its limitations become clearer. The shifter needs tweaking more often than something nicer. Parts of the headset are plastic. Stuff like that.
That said, he got it on a bit of a sale. For that price, it’s been reliable transportation for 3 years. Not sure what more you could ask for