REI Co-Op ADV 2.3
05-17-24, 06:27 AM
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REI Co-Op ADV 2.3
Does anyone here have any direct experience with this bike? They're on pretty crazy sale at REI right now and my brother is looking for something a little more heavy duty than his Cannondale Synapse 105.
I have other Co-Op bikes that I'm familiar with, but reviews on this one are slim and the closest REI is over an hour from me. I'm not exactly eager to spend that much time goofing around to go look at one first hand on his behalf. Trying to gauge if it's worth his time to go and look at one.
He's in GA, not too hilly but he has some good trail systems nearby he'd like to hit up.
https://www.rei.com/product/190608/c...es-adv-23-bike
I have other Co-Op bikes that I'm familiar with, but reviews on this one are slim and the closest REI is over an hour from me. I'm not exactly eager to spend that much time goofing around to go look at one first hand on his behalf. Trying to gauge if it's worth his time to go and look at one.
He's in GA, not too hilly but he has some good trail systems nearby he'd like to hit up.
https://www.rei.com/product/190608/c...es-adv-23-bike
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Technical Specs
Item #190608
Best Use
Road Cycling
Gravel Cycling
Frame
Co-op Cycles 6061 aluminum
Bike Suspension
No Suspension
Fork
Carbon with 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 tapered steerer tube
Crankset
Shimano GRX 600, 40T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano GRX
Shifters
Shimano GRX ST-810 with integrated dropper lever
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX RD-RX812, Shadow Plus Design
Rear Cogs
Shimano SLX, 11-42T, 11-speed
Number of Gears
11 gear(s)
Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc Brake
Brakes
Shimano GRX ST-RX810 hydraulic
Brake Levers
Shimano GRX BR-810
Rims
WTB ST i23, TCS, including WTB TCS rim tape (tubeless ready)
Front Hub
Shimano RS470 for 12 mm thru axle
Rear Hub
Shimano RS470 for 12 mm thru axle
Wheel Size
700c
Tires
WTB Nano 700c x 40 mm, aramid bead (tubeless ready)
Tire Width
40 millimeters
Handlebar Shape
Drop Bar
Handlebar
Co-op Cycles Alloy, 12-degree flare
Stem
Co-op Cycles 6061 aluminum
Seat Post
X-Fusion Manic Gravel dropper post
Saddle
WTB Silverado Comp
Pedals
Not included
Headset
Integrated 1-1/8 x 1-1/2 in. tapered
Chain
Shimano HG701 11-speed
Item #190608
Best Use
Road Cycling
Gravel Cycling
Frame
Co-op Cycles 6061 aluminum
Bike Suspension
No Suspension
Fork
Carbon with 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 tapered steerer tube
Crankset
Shimano GRX 600, 40T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano GRX
Shifters
Shimano GRX ST-810 with integrated dropper lever
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX RD-RX812, Shadow Plus Design
Rear Cogs
Shimano SLX, 11-42T, 11-speed
Number of Gears
11 gear(s)
Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc Brake
Brakes
Shimano GRX ST-RX810 hydraulic
Brake Levers
Shimano GRX BR-810
Rims
WTB ST i23, TCS, including WTB TCS rim tape (tubeless ready)
Front Hub
Shimano RS470 for 12 mm thru axle
Rear Hub
Shimano RS470 for 12 mm thru axle
Wheel Size
700c
Tires
WTB Nano 700c x 40 mm, aramid bead (tubeless ready)
Tire Width
40 millimeters
Handlebar Shape
Drop Bar
Handlebar
Co-op Cycles Alloy, 12-degree flare
Stem
Co-op Cycles 6061 aluminum
Seat Post
X-Fusion Manic Gravel dropper post
Saddle
WTB Silverado Comp
Pedals
Not included
Headset
Integrated 1-1/8 x 1-1/2 in. tapered
Chain
Shimano HG701 11-speed
05-17-24, 06:37 AM
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Very nice spec for $1500. full GRX 11 speed. Don't know how you could go wrong.
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Great shade of red is another plus. 
05-17-24, 08:22 AM
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I havent ridden this bike, dont know of anyone with it, and havent ever seen one in use.
With that said, my local shop has a couple and I have seen it in person many times- it looks like a solid option for the component spec.
- Modern flatmount brakes and thru axles on frame and fork
- Ability to take a genuinely wide gravel tire(a lot of rei brand adventure bikes in last 5 years are limited).
- Quality drivetrain with a good wide range of gearing.
- Tubeless ready wheels.
A couple concerns are-
- The dropper post that is stock is a solid basic dropper. But is it really needed or helpful? A basic carbon seatpost that is good quality is $40 and will cut over .5 pound off the bike's total weight.
- The geometry is...a bit unique. Its a pretty long and low bike- the XL size is only 592mm stack and 404mm of reach. If one of the sizes legitimately fits you- then perfect.
With that said, my local shop has a couple and I have seen it in person many times- it looks like a solid option for the component spec.
- Modern flatmount brakes and thru axles on frame and fork
- Ability to take a genuinely wide gravel tire(a lot of rei brand adventure bikes in last 5 years are limited).
- Quality drivetrain with a good wide range of gearing.
- Tubeless ready wheels.
A couple concerns are-
- The dropper post that is stock is a solid basic dropper. But is it really needed or helpful? A basic carbon seatpost that is good quality is $40 and will cut over .5 pound off the bike's total weight.
- The geometry is...a bit unique. Its a pretty long and low bike- the XL size is only 592mm stack and 404mm of reach. If one of the sizes legitimately fits you- then perfect.
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I havent ridden this bike, dont know of anyone with it, and havent ever seen one in use.
With that said, my local shop has a couple and I have seen it in person many times- it looks like a solid option for the component spec.
- Modern flatmount brakes and thru axles on frame and fork
- Ability to take a genuinely wide gravel tire(a lot of rei brand adventure bikes in last 5 years are limited).
- Quality drivetrain with a good wide range of gearing.
- Tubeless ready wheels.
A couple concerns are-
- The dropper post that is stock is a solid basic dropper. But is it really needed or helpful? A basic carbon seatpost that is good quality is $40 and will cut over .5 pound off the bike's total weight.
- The geometry is...a bit unique. Its a pretty long and low bike- the XL size is only 592mm stack and 404mm of reach. If one of the sizes legitimately fits you- then perfect.
With that said, my local shop has a couple and I have seen it in person many times- it looks like a solid option for the component spec.
- Modern flatmount brakes and thru axles on frame and fork
- Ability to take a genuinely wide gravel tire(a lot of rei brand adventure bikes in last 5 years are limited).
- Quality drivetrain with a good wide range of gearing.
- Tubeless ready wheels.
A couple concerns are-
- The dropper post that is stock is a solid basic dropper. But is it really needed or helpful? A basic carbon seatpost that is good quality is $40 and will cut over .5 pound off the bike's total weight.
- The geometry is...a bit unique. Its a pretty long and low bike- the XL size is only 592mm stack and 404mm of reach. If one of the sizes legitimately fits you- then perfect.
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