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K2 Easy Roller Coasting Bike

K2 Easy Roller Coasting Bike

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Cruising on two wheels just took on a whole new level of comfort and confidence in the K2 Easy Roller with its innovative Shimano coasting technology.

  • This single-speed bike isn't really single speed! Shimano coasting components provide intelligent, automatic shifting without shift levers
  • An electronic ''brain'' monitors riding speed and automatically shifts to the appropriate gear
  • Shimano Dynamo front hub converts your pedaling power into all the energy needed to shift gears; no batteries required!
  • There are no derailleurs to take care of—all of the gears are built into a well-sealed, virtually maintenance-free internal rear hub
  • And no brake levers to worry about—just like when you were a kid, simply pedal backwards to engage a powerful coaster brake
  • Bike has a K2 Dream Ride Design frame which means you ride lower than on most bikes so you can place both feet naturally on the ground when not moving
  • K2 Dream Ride Design handlebar features a bend, rise and sweep customized for controlled handling and a pain-free, upright ride
  • The bike's tall and wide tires are inherently stable at slow speeds
  • Parallelogram seatpost gives the feeling of floating over potholes and cracks; quick-release clamp lets you adjust saddle height in moments
  • Saddle has elastomer springs and memory foam padding that cushions the ride even more

After its initial break-in period you might notice your bicycle performing less responsively than the day you brought it home. Not to worry, this is typical of all new bicycles and simply reflects that cables have stretched or their housings have seated themselves into final position. To keep running at peak performance, all REI bicycles come with a FREE warranty tune-up, which should be accomplished between the first 100-200 miles of riding or after the first two months if you're accumulating miles less quickly. Contact your nearest REI bike shop for details and an appointment for this important service.

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K2 Easy Roller Coasting Bike Specs

Specification

Description

Frame6061 aluminum
ForkHi-tensile steel
CranksetUnavailable
ShiftersNot applicable
BrakesShimano Coasting
Brake leversNot applicable
Front derailleurNot applicable
Rear derailleurNot applicable
Headset1-1/8 in. threadless
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN26 sealed cartridge
Rear cogsShimano Coasting, 16T
Front hubShimano Coasting w/Dynamo
Rear hubShimano Coasting, 3-speed internal
RimsWeinmann Taurus 2000
TiresKenda Khan, 700x50
StemAlloy High Rise quill
HandlebarK2 Dream Ride Design
Seat postSR Suntour Parallel suspension
SaddleK2 Comfort
PedalsComfort platform
ChainShimano Coasting

K2 Easy Roller Coasting Bike Customer Reviews

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Jul

8

2008

(37 of 42 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Cool Cruizer

By Sagebush

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fun to ride
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • Nifty shifter
  • Upright position

Cons

  • Not for mountain biking

Best Uses

  • Cruising

Comments about K2 Easy Roller Coasting Bike:

We bought this for my partner. We wanted to go out and bike together as a family, but the affect of the ride on her joints was just not worth it.

This bike does the trick! We have a lot of fun riding now, and she loves her bike. The suspension seat is really great (it is not just a seat post; it's much better than that). The handlebars put the grips right where her hands are; no leaning forward. It is not a "flat footer", however, so she still gets some efficiency on the pedals.

The sealed planetary gears make a little more noise (clicking while coasting and in upper gears) than you might be used to. One gets used to it fast, though. The three-speed automatic shifting works well, but is only speed dependent. It uses the same pickup to power the unit and sense speed. All you hear on the shift is a quiet little whirring sound. Normally, if one is headed downhill they select a gear that allows them lower pedal RPM since it's easy, and the opposite going up hill. This bike, however, will give you a usable gear for the BIKE SPEED regardless of how hard it is, and you end up slowing down a little more than you otherwise would up a hill so it shifts, and then coasting downhill. It would be nice if it took into consideration pedal loading so it didn't shift up just when you get going up a hill, but this is fine for cruising or even an easy commute and you won't have any problems with Portland area urban hills. Don't try to go mountain biking with it, though.

This system, in combination with the coaster brakes, eliminate most of the cables so you have a REALLY clean, elegant bike.

Note: You may read some professional reviews (there are a couple) that look down on the whole concept, especially on the coaster brakes, and imply that this bike would only work for old people. It's ironic that the same authors would probably defend the fixed single speed bikes with no brakes that the hard-core bikers use. Screw them! Not everyone wants to pedal their butts off all the time to see how fast they can get there or how steep of a hill they can climb. SOME of us just like to ride bikes, get there in a reasonable time and enjoy the scenery without needing physical therapy afterwards. This bike is for us.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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May

10

2008

(36 of 39 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

So Pretty

By Jaktdup

from Vancouver, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Durable
  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Auto Shifting Miss

Best Uses

  • Comfort
  • Commuting
  • Cruising
  • StreetTown

Comments about K2 Easy Roller Coasting Bike:

I was looking for a cruiser, around the town, errand friendly, upright sitting, and comfort bike to ride around Portland/Vancouver area. I figure with the significant increases in automobile fuel costs with no slowdown, I must as well ride a bike. Its eco-friendly, dirt cheap maintenance, saves the road, excellent exercise, parking just about anywhere and you can ride in style! I found my choices between the Electra Townie 21, K2 Easy Roller and K2 Easy Street. I made sure to give each one a test ride before investing a lot of money.


This is a sure head turner bike. My girlfriend’s candy eye approval is very convincing. I test rode it outside of the store and it is as comfortable and upright as it was made for. The Dream Ride Design handlebar bends to give you an upright posture and it provides good control and handling of steering. No messy cables/wires that protrude anywhere. The saddle and the parallelogram seat post are superb on the buttock. I love the feel of the big 29’ tires. It is clean, sleek and very pretty bike. I love the forest green color! I received numerous looks and compliments while test riding this outside. It is a no brainer for me not wanting to buy this based on looks and comfort but unfortunately, The Shimano Dynamo auto-shifting 3 gears is just unreliable. It missed downshifting on hills. On a level ground it would erratically shift up, or down depending on the speed of your pedaling. I test rode 2 different sizes and same auto-shifting problem results, what a bummer! I settled for the K2 Easy Street 2008 instead after all is said and done.


I would love to see K2 lose the auto-shifting and this would be a sure winner! I hoping for that improvement next year.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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