If you’re considering making your car a secondary vehicle or just ditching it altogether, this sale from REI gives that final push you need. Ahead of Black Friday 2023, the retailer is discounting its in-label Co-op Cycles Generation line of cargo e-bikes by 40 percent. That means you can save $600 on the original Co-op Cycles Generation e1.1 Electric Bike, or $700 on its latest upgrade (and an editor-favorite), the Co-op Cycles Generation e1.2 Electric Bike. These compact cargo bikes can help you haul your groceries and breeze by in the bike lane while you handle those errands and still get a ride in.
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With its 20x2.4-inch wheels and modest composure, the Generation e1.2 is perfect for commuters who want a bike with e-assist to speed up trips. This cargo e-bike weighs 54 pounds and has a 300-pound weight limit, which is ample room for those who need to haul their groceries or simply need a lift to campus. Its pedal assist gets you up to 20 mph and can travel 40 to 50 miles per charge. And for a limited time, it’s over $700 off.
We think the Generation e1.2 is one of the best cargo bikes on the market and an excellent value for a small-wheeled e-bike. According to our resident deputy editor Tara Seplavy, the Generation e1.2 is a great e-bike “for riders who don’t need to transport passengers or regularly carry heavy loads.” She notes that its bundling of hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear lights, fenders, and front and rear racks makes it an incredible standard build, while its small stature makes it zippy enough to double as a commuter bike.
Can’t swing the Generation e1.2? Consider the O.G.: The Co-op Cycles Generation e1.1 Electric Bike provides the same pedal assist, bears the same weight (cargo load included), and still sports hydraulic disc brakes, racks, lights, and fenders. While it has a slightly lower range at 30 to 40 miles per charge, the bike is still capable of hauling heavy loads and helping you zip by. According to Bicycling contributor Aithne Feay, “The new Generation e1.1 is an entry-level, utility e-bike priced low enough to compete with direct-to-consumer brands such as Rad Power.” Get the original model at $600 off its typical price.
Kevin Cortez is an editor for Runner's World, Bicycling, and Popular Mechanics covering reviews. A culture and product journalist for over ten years, he’s an expert in men’s style, technology, gaming, coffee, e-bikes, hiking, gear, and all things outdoors. He most recently worked as the Style Editor for Reviewed, a top product recommendation site owned by USA TODAY. He also helped with the launch of WSJ's Buy Side commerce vertical, and has covered the music and podcast industries for Mass Appeal, Genius, Vulture, Leafly, Input, and The A.V. Club. Equally passionate about leisure as he is his penmanship, Kevin dedicates his spare time to graphic novels, birding, making cold brew, and taking long, meandering walks.
