So many epic trips in this group. I honestly don’t feel worthy of my meager inputs.
Still setting up my bike and putting in some miles local when the temperatures allow. I lock up if I try riding below 45f.
I’ve had my new Co-Op Adv 1.1 for about 2 wks now and have put about 50miles on it in 2 rides. After the first I’ve mounted a different rack on the front for a bit more gear mounting and replaced the factory tires with an old set of gravel tires to improve the ride. A center stand for convenience.
To me it’s damn near perfect a bike for the job. Handles well. Fit is good. Comfortable. Adequate brakes. Great drive train. Gearing is perfect. Moves my big ass and gear around with no complaints. A bargain compared to some of its competitors.
Highly recommend it!
by LiterBikeRR
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Thanks for your pictures. I was particularly interested in your front rack, as I need to get a different one myself, so that I can mount my 2 sport-roller bags. Great to see that yours also has something over the wheel where you put the sleeping bag, or whatever that big thing is.
What’s hanging on your left front bag?
Interesting stand. That double thing there in the middle – don’t know how to call it.
Happy with it?
I picked up a 1.1 in 2020 and have since done both coasts and several smaller tours on it. I can’t recommend it enough, it was a bummer when they stopped making it for a few years but happy to see it’s back on the line-up.
I think at this point the only original parts left on it is the rear rack (gotta swap it soon, she’s tired), the derailleurs, and seat post. Such a great bike for the price and I’ve only seen 2 others out on tours. I wonder why!
I’ve got the same bike, a slightly older version with the TRP hy/rd brakes. I’ve put a few thousand miles on it and have had no significant issues so far. It’s my only bike and I can use it for everything except really rough/muddy trails.
$1k is a great deal for what you get imo. Not the quickest or prettiest bike but very practical and versatile.