Co-op Cycles  CTY e2.2 Electric Bike

First electric assist bike purchased. Quite enjoyable so far. Good value at REI. I have a Thule bike rack that accommodates two bicycles, the type where there are two areas for each of the bike’s tires to fit into and then a bar that secures the front tires. The fenders on this bike make that bike rack difficult/pain to use. REI suggested, putting a piece of foam in between the tire and the fender when I used it so as not to bend or damage the fender itself. Since we don’t ride really very often in the rain, I just removed the fenders entirely and things seem to be just fine. It looks now less of a cruiser and more of an off-toadfish bike, but it’s a bike…not too concerned about the looks. I added dual panniers to increase utility and replaced the Schwalbe Big Ben tires for the highest caliber of tire Schwalbe makes, which is significantly more puncture resistant…and rolls terrifically. We just didn’t want to be miles and miles out on a trail and get a flat and take the time to change/repair a flat on an electric bike. Seems quite a bit more time consuming and to reduce the chances of getting a flat, we went with specific E bike tires by Schwalbe. They actually were shipped from the UK and REI was kind enough to put them on for free. Overall, the bike is a 5/5 so far. I came upon a man with a much higher caliber bike at my gym the other day. He paid more than double ($4,400)than the cost of the REI bike and, indeed, it’s much more advanced with more features and is quite a bit better built, and as he mentioned, in humor, his white and black bike with black accents is a heck of a lot better looking and it’s hard to argue that point but all in all, both bikes would get me exactly to where I would want to go just fine. I did like the idea of when his electric bike is off, the back wheel automatically locks so if someone were to steal it, they couldn’t get the back wheel rolling anyway. There was also a built-in locking mechanism in addition to that. Cool stuff, but cool stuff costs quite a bit more money on e-bikes. I just bought this to take occasional trips on local trails plus to ride it to the gym on a hilly 8 mile route. Again, the value of this bike so far, has been quite impressive. No complaints. Anything changes, I will update accordingly. 5/5.

I love my bike - riding it 4 or 5 days each week. Live in Madison Wisconsin where the trails are fabulous. Zippy (my bike) is great and I have felt confident on it and it is quite comfortable. One flaw in the design of the SMALL bike is that the location on the bolts for a water bottle holder make it impossible to put a water bottle in with the battery right there. I took the bike to the Madison REI store and the bike guy looked at it and acknowledged the problem. He said it would work there for the Medium and large bikes because of the different placement of the tubes. Please take a look at it! Thanks for a great bike otherwise.

Got mine in Oct 2021, last one in stock before they sold out the rest of the year. I had been researching and looking to trade up to an e-bike for the better part of two years. I learned that REI sold bikes and e-bikes and thought I'd go see what my local store had in stock. I went to the store, and after coming across this bike, I took it for a test ride and was hooked and bought it that day after two years of indecision. Now after 4-5 months, I've ridden over one thousand miles on this bike with zero performance or hardware issues, and all of the benefits of making it my main way to get around. The best part was that the purchase of the bike covered the costs of getting locks and other accessories thanks to the membership dividend and a gift card I received for purchasing the bike. All of the components are practical and high quality, the upright riding position, handgrips and saddle are extremely comfortable, and the brakes... chef's kiss. Pros: ~Is an absolute steal for the price ~Super efficient drivetrain: 120+ miles at an avg. speed of 16mph on Eco, 80+ miles at an avg. speed of 20mph on Normal, 60+ miles at an avg. speed of 20mph on High. ~Easy to pedal without power ~Solid acceleration even in eco (I weigh 176lbs) ~Comfortable(I often ride 30-60 miles at a time with zero soreness) ~Stable at high speeds ~Fully integrated lights ~Heavy duty integrated rear rack ~Fast charge time, about 2hr from 20% to full, but only 30-45min when following best battery care practices (i.e. charging up to 80ish% from no lower than 40ish% which is about 50+ miles on this bike, storing the battery, and ideally the bike with it, in a space safe from the elements.) ~Bipod kickstand is very solid if a little different getting use to. ~The fenders are nice, but rattle ever so slightly going over harsh bumps, but is bolted on tight. Could use a mud guard or slight extension for the front fender ~The interface is very simple and straight forward ~Looks clean and is a downright neck-snappingly sexy bike Cons: ~Accessing the menus, particularly to turn on/off the lights are unintuitive and inconvenient. Would be nice if future versions could feature a button mapped to allow you to turn on/off the lights without having to stop to access a menu. ~Wish the rear light had brake light functionality with the lights on or off similar to Rad Power Bikes' models. ~The front fender could use a mud flap or be extended an extra inch to better deflect heavy debris/water. (Its still like 98% effective as is) ~Would be nice if REI offered the same bike but with upgradeable drivetrain options such as the Enviolo CVT hub to severely eliminate the inevitable wear and tear that will befall the (notably excellent) chaindrive. All things considered, its a solid bike(literally its built like a tank) and aside from my brief complaints and suggestions, I couldn't imagine ever trading up to a better bike because it sincerely doesn't exist(but would ;) if they implement these few suggestions).

I am 5 feet tall and I purchased the small. It fits me perfectly! I spent a lot of time shopping around online and after reading many reviews and going into REI to talk to a salesperson I decided on this bike. I am so glad I did. The store staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgable. I have not bought a bike in 30 years and was hesitant because of the cost of ebikes. But I know that this bike is going to bring me back to bike riding after a long hiatus. There are many perks to buying this nike form REI. It has the best components for an ebike in this price range. You get 2 years of service for free. And the return policy cannot be beaten.

I've avoided riding for a few years since my knees became arthritic. (am 58 y/o female). Hubby would go for these long glorious rides and I'd sit at home! This bike allows me to get back to riding again with him! Tech is very intuitive. I upgraded from the 2.1 to this 2.2 and the extra cost is worth it. Things I will change are: seat and pedals. Will also remove the rattling fenders since I don't need them. Also water bottle cage locations are not ideal. But these issues are minor considering this bike is excellent! Also shout out to REI in Framingham and Reading (both stores involved) for amazing service. Get this bike!

Purchased two bikes - a small and a large. Loved the rack, the smooth gear changes. Had a problem with both of them with the motor not engaging. Took them to REI and was told the fix was to stop the bike, turn off the battery and then turn it back on. Yes that works. But in all 3 times we have ridden, we have to stop multiple times and "reset" or "reengage" the motor. Shimano has a diagnostic app that we ran and found that everytime we rode, there were errors. They said if you keep getting these errors the fix is to return the bike. I think it meant return for repair but we are just going to return them. Ruins the outing having to stop while climbing a hill to reset your bike.

the bike is very comfortable and easy to ride, in eco mode the charge lasts for 70+ miles easily. Unfortunately, after riding it for about 100 miles I decided to return it. Being so heavy and large in general, even in size medium, it is very challenging to put it inside my car. Even without front wheel and a battery it is still very heavy. Putting it on a roof rack was also very challenging. My car has a hitch, but I didn't want to buy extra hitch rack just for this bike, besides it wouldn't work well with 1-1/4 inch class I hitch. So if you are buying this type of bicycle you need to keep in mind that you will have to ride it from your home and taking it with you anywhere by car is difficult. I didn't realize that. I am no longer considering bikes that weigh 50+ lbs because I don't want to limit myself riding to my neighborhood.

I’m biased cause I work for REI, however this is a solid bike. I bought thee CTY e2.2. I just took it for a 20 mile ride, and it only used 1/5 of battery power. Over half of my ride was going up steep hills. I only had to use ECO or Normal mode to get up that hill. I weigh 250 pounds, but the bike felt stable and balanced. The Shimano e6100 motor felt smooth and quiet. I thought about buying Trek Verve 2, but this bike cost less and comes with better motor cranking out 60 Nm. If has an impressive list of standard components. I’m happy about buying this bike. I look forward to my commute to work.

I wanted to love this bike but wound up returning it. It is well built, has solid features, rides smoothly, and looks great. But, it's definitely heavy and much too large for me even though the website shows that the small geometry will work for people 5'0" to 5'6". I am 5'2" and didn't feel comfortable on it. Oddly, there's a sticker on the bike that says it's good for 5'3" to 5'6" so the website should be updated to match.

I've over 3,800 miles on another e-bike with a class 3 500W rear wheel motor and five pedal assist options. I much perfer this 250W mid motor. After 350 miles, I realize that it's a much more natural ride with the torgue sesnor vs. cadence sensor. I thought I would miss the extra watts and the throttle option of the class 3 e-bike. However, I really don't. Yes, the bike makes me work a tiny bit harder, but I was getting lazy and using the throttle on the previous e-bike too much. That said, I have 250 additional watts to whatever watts I'm putting out. This is more than adequate for me. I'm impressed with how quiet the bike is, how stable the handling is, and the overall quality of the bike. The built-in rear rack suits me fine. I didn't think I'd like the smaller display screen, but found it to actually be less distracting than a large one. The rear wheel on my previous bike kept breaking spokes, likey because of the stress of a rear wheel motor and torque. This is not a problem with the CTY e2.2. I also like that the rear wheel is a quick release system, making removal and reinstallation a breeze compared to the challenging wheel removal of a bike with rear wheel motor. In terms of stated distance, I've had one 45 mile ride on the bike with plenty of battery to spare. So, it suits my mileage needs well. I was not a fan of the seat, and switched it out. I found it to be too soft. I also switched out handlebars, but only because of a spinal condition requiring a more upright riding position. Overall, I'm enjoying this bike a great deal. I realize that the kind of biking one does will determine what they need. For me, someone who rides 3000 miles a year for recreation, averages 13 to 15mph, and needs to transport things at times, this fits the bill.