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Co-op Cycles CTY 1.1 Bike (Nightsea or Pitch Black)

$449
$649.00
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REI has Co-op Cycles CTY 1.1 Bike (Nightsea or Pitch Black) for $448.93. Select free store or curbside pickup where available; otherwise, shipping is available for a fee.

REI also has Co-op Cycles CTY 1.1 Step-Through Bike (Midnight Purple or Spa Blue) on sale for $448.93. Select free store or curbside pickup where available; otherwise, shipping is available for a fee.

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  • About this deal:
    • The Co-op Cycles CTY 1.1 Bike and Co-op Cycles CTY 1.1 Step-Through Bike is $200 less (30% Savings) over the list price of $649.
    • This offer matches this previous FrontPage Deal and no longer requires paid Co-Op Membership for sale pricing.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas and discussion of these bikes.
  • About this store:
    • Details of REI's return policy here.
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REI [rei.com] has the Co-op Cycles CTY 1.1 Bike (Nightsea or Pitch Black, Sizes S-XL) on sale for $448.93 with free store pickup.

Rokket's Research:
  • This deal matches the July 2022 Frontpage deal price which received + 29 votes from the community. REI Co-op membership no longer required for this deal.
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Yes. Even if the Walmart bike were to have the same components and similar quality frame, the REI bike will be properly fit to you, is professionally assembled/adjusted, and comes with free service for a year.

And, it'll retain resale value for when you decide that you really like riding and want to upgrade.
Definitely better than a Wallmart bike and you get free adjustments for a year and one tune-up.

I've found the quality of the initial adjustments depends on the store and person you get, so you may have to make a few trips if you are unlucky. While it's definitely better service than any big box store, it's not always as good a dedicated bike shop in my experience. My wife and I both have CTY 1.1 bikes and hers was adjusted perfectly while mine had some noticeable issues. My first visit back they told me these were normal for this level of components despite my wife's bike being able to be adjusted properly. A second visit addressed it.
I read that Axum thread. Seems like there were lots of problems with fit/stand over height, much talk about needing upgrades, and tons of problems with assembly.

Additionally, this REI bikes is designed for a different type of riding. Which brings up something else that the REI staff will do for you: fit you to the right type of bike for what you intend to do with it.

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09-23-2022 at 08:25 AM.
09-23-2022 at 08:25 AM.
Is this noticeably better than cheap Walmart bike?
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Quote from AmusedLeopard9796 :
Is this noticeably better than cheap Walmart bike?
Yes. Even if the Walmart bike were to have the same components and similar quality frame, the REI bike will be properly fit to you, is professionally assembled/adjusted, and comes with free service for a year.

And, it'll retain resale value for when you decide that you really like riding and want to upgrade.
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09-23-2022 at 08:53 AM.
09-23-2022 at 08:53 AM.
Just be sure to check the frame size for your body height and select accordingly. Disc Brakes are SOOO nice, I couldn't believe the difference when I switched.
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09-23-2022 at 09:00 AM.

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09-23-2022 at 09:00 AM.
Quote from jeff34270 :
Yes. Even if the Walmart bike were to have the same components and similar quality frame, the REI bike will be properly fit to you, is professionally assembled/adjusted, and comes with free service for a year.

And, it'll retain resale value for when you decide that you really like riding and want to upgrade.
Definitely better than a Wallmart bike and you get free adjustments for a year and one tune-up.

I've found the quality of the initial adjustments depends on the store and person you get, so you may have to make a few trips if you are unlucky. While it's definitely better service than any big box store, it's not always as good a dedicated bike shop in my experience. My wife and I both have CTY 1.1 bikes and hers was adjusted perfectly while mine had some noticeable issues. My first visit back they told me these were normal for this level of components despite my wife's bike being able to be adjusted properly. A second visit addressed it.
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Many TUs but very few comments. Seems legit.
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09-23-2022 at 09:06 AM.
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Weird their 1.1 mountain bike has hydrolic breaks but their 1.1 hybrid doesnt.
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09-23-2022 at 09:07 AM.
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Quote from rodskii :
Not technically true. I just grabbed the Schwinn Axum for $228 from the deal recently posted. Bought shimano mt200 hydraulic brakes for $50 and then new pedals for $20. Once I get a nice used set of air forks for around 150-200 it'll be leagues above this REI bike. Not to mention the Axum has modern geometry and a 1x8 drivetrain.

Granted, this requires customizing the bike and not a lot of people have the desire to do that. Also, it only comes in a large size frame.
The Axum is crap for commuting. Do NOT buy this for commuting. As a entry level mountain bike yes, but it will make your commute times 50% longer.
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09-23-2022 at 09:08 AM.
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What is the difference between the 2 bikes?
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Quote from solarisV :
Weird their 1.1 mountain bike has hydrolic breaks but their 1.1 hybrid doesnt.
Hydraulics are not really needed for a commuter. For trail descents, YES. For a drop bar bike so you can stop from the tops of the hoods or a 40+ MPH decent, YES YES
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Quote from rodskii :
Not technically true. I just grabbed the Schwinn Axum for $228 from the deal recently posted. Bought shimano mt200 hydraulic brakes for $50 and then new pedals for $20. Once I get a nice used set of air forks for around 150-200 it'll be leagues above this REI bike. Not to mention the Axum has modern geometry and a 1x8 drivetrain.

Granted, this requires customizing the bike and not a lot of people have the desire to do that. Also, it only comes in a large size frame.
I read that Axum thread. Seems like there were lots of problems with fit/stand over height, much talk about needing upgrades, and tons of problems with assembly.

Additionally, this REI bikes is designed for a different type of riding. Which brings up something else that the REI staff will do for you: fit you to the right type of bike for what you intend to do with it.
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09-23-2022 at 09:14 AM.
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This still seems over priced to me.
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Quote from jool18 :
What is the difference between the 2 bikes?
Support, and this is a BIG one

The REI is a hybrid and a much better on pavement bike, the Axum is a Hard Tail STARTER mountain bike.

And the REI is just a nicer bike. I have test rode them. I own an Axum as a beater.
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