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<\/p>\nRecreational Equipment Incorporated, also known as REI, is a popular outdoor goods and equipment distributor that\u2019s best known for its membership shopping. Apart from selling stuff for the general outdoorsperson, the company also has its own in-house bicycle brand called Co-op Cycles. Up until now, the brand\u2019s bicycles consisted of commuter and utility focused electric and non-electric models.<\/p>\n
That being said, the all-new Co-op Cycles DRT e3.1 marks the brand\u2019s first foray into the world of performance-oriented bicycles. It\u2019s the first-ever dedicated electric mountain bike from the brand, and it\u2019s packing a surprisingly impressive slew of technology. Right off the bat, it\u2019s important to note that the DRT e3.1 is a Class 1 e-bike. This means that riders have access to the widest number of trails \u2013 pretty much anywhere a regular mountain bike can go, the DRT e3.1 can go, too.<\/p>\n
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At the heart of the DRT is none other than the Bosch Performance Line CX mid-drive motor. With 85 Newton-meters of torque on tap, the motor flattens even the steepest of climbs, while at the same time providing natural pedal assistance thanks to a built-in torque sensor. It gives the bike a top speed limited to 20 miles per hour, but of course, you\u2019re free to go faster than this, provided you do so using your leg power.<\/p>\n
When it comes to battery tech, Co-op Cycles has stuck to the whole Bosch package with the Power Tube 625. This is one of the highest capacity batteries produced by Bosch, with 625 watt-hours of juice on tap. As such, it promises hours of non-stop fun \u2013 more than enough to get you to the trails, have a ton of fun, and still have enough to get you back home. For added convenience, the battery can be slipped out of the frame and charged separately.<\/p>\n
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As for the tech that makes this eMTB an MTB, it\u2019s rocking a Sram SX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, allowing riders to select the precise gear ratio when tackling technical climbs. Suspension hardware comes from RockShox, in the form of a Recon Silver RL up front with 140 millimeters of travel, and a Deluxe Select Plus RT shock at the back. Lastly, the DRT e3.1 comes to a confident stop thanks to Tektro four-piston hydraulic disc brakes.<\/p>\n
As is the case with all of REI\u2019s products, members get first dibs on the new bike starting October 31, 2023. Priced at $4,999 USD, it\u2019s quite a bargain, considering other bikes from other brands rocking the same equipment can easily set you back upwards of $7,000. Even better, after being made available to REI members, the bike is expected to be released to non-members, too.<\/p>\n