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Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2013

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Our Novara Ponderosa® 29er hardtail mountain bike is ready to rip, rail and rally down singletrack bliss thanks to a 100mm fork, hydraulic disc brakes and SRAM X7 2x10 drivetrain.

Butted 6061 aluminum frame features an S-bend down tube and bent seat tube for enhanced handling, fit and performance
SR Suntour Raidon-LO Air 29 fork boasts a customizable spring rate, stiff 32mm stanchions, alloy steerer, magnesium lowers and lockout
SRAM X7 drivetrain offers the reliability and weight savings of a 2x10 drivetrain while maintaining fast, precise gear changes to meet changing terrain
Tektro Auriga Pro hydraulic disc brakes maintain consistent performance in all conditions
Double-walled Weinmann rims are wrapped with WTB Nano Comp tires for fast-rolling performance and consistent traction
Specs on the Novara Ponderosa 29er hardtail mountain bike are subject to change

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Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2013 Customer Reviews

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Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2013

4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great components (4)
Handles well (4)
Rugged (4)
Versatile (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Single track (4)
Cross country (3)

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May

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I love this bike.

By northwestgirl

from Spokane, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great Components
Great First 29er
Handles Well
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Fork Is Ok

Best Uses

Cross Country
Single Track

Comments about Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2013:

I've had this bike for a couple of months now, and ridden it for over 100 miles. For the price point, the components are great. SRAM X7 is more than adequate for any type of riding including racing. For a 29er, its lightweight and the 2x10 gear setup is awesome. Really impressed with this bike so far. If you buy during one of the REI sales, you can't beat it.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Good Ride

By Monkeyflower

from Lake Tahoe, Ca

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great Components
Handles Well
Rugged
Smooth Ride
Versatile

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Free Riding
Single Track

Comments about Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2013:

If you are comparing this to any other similar priced and components just get the Ponderosa. I have ridden all bikes from major brands like Specialized, Trek ect. and smaller brands like BAMF, Niner ect. For the price line this is a top ride, components solid and unless you weigh over 250 275 lbs I've never broken a frame (well maybee a huffy or two) anyway the only thing this bike does not have is a "name brand" label which in my mind makes this bike even more AWSM. Buy this bike it Shreds. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is I'm a Rock Shox fan but so far after a number of rides around Lake Tahoe trails I don't notice the difference of the Suntour.

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Apr

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Deal

By cracker7213

from Minneapolis, MN

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Pros

Great Components
Handles Well
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Cross Country
Single Track

Comments about Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2013:

Super good deal for the money. This bike is easily $200-$300 less then the competition.

Good parts. Air fork is pro-quality and a good price. Way better feel then coil forks.

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Mar

2013

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great, versatile bike

By JCH

from Fort Collins, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great Components
Handles Well
Rugged
Smooth Ride
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Free Riding
Single Track

Comments about Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2013:

I ride this bike on paved trails and singletrack and its great for both.

Very impressed with the SRAM X7 2x10 drivetrain. Very easy to stay in the right gear whether on flat or hilly terrain. I particularly like the ability to shift up 1 or 2 gears at a time. Nice brakes and shocks too.

I did a lot of research before buying and felt that the Ponderosa was the best bang for the buck out there. At this time of the year the price was especially unbeatable.

Altogether I am thrilled with this bike!