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Novara Fusion Bike

Item # 774422

$899.00

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Leave the car at home! With high-end comfort, speed and gears for your every need, Fusion is the smart approach to alternative transportation.

  • Fusion is all about commuting and delivers the confidence and performance to pull off long rides in any weather, at any time of day
  • Built ready to ride, standard equipment includes dual-beam headlight, taillight, fenders, rear rack, bell and kickstand
  • Lightweight 6061 aluminum frame withstands the abuse of rough roads and bike lanes while enhancing ease of acceleration and hilly ascents
  • Shimano Alfine internal rear hub provides 8 smooth-shifting speeds and is remarkably maintenance free compared to conventional cassette systems
  • Paired with its 20T rear cog, Alfine has an equivalent to gear range to a 13 - 38 tooth freewheel
  • Front Alfine Dynamo hub powers a dual-beam headlamp; low beam is always on underway, and you can opt for the powerful halogen beam at night
  • Battery-powered, fender-mounted taillight provides rear visibility; it's photo- and motion-sensitive, working only in low light as you're underway
  • ATS height-adjustable stem allows a precise, comfortable fit
  • Tektro IO mechanical disc brakes provide positive stopping power no matter the terrain or weather—great for navigating traffic on rainy days
  • Tektro brake levers feature an integrated bell to alert cyclists and pedestrians to your whereabouts
  • Fenders fore and aft preclude wet, muddy lines up your front and down your back; also includes a kickstand for your parking and storing convenience
  • Fusion is ready for carrying groceries, a change of clothes or camping gear, with a rack that quickly accepts panniers and trunk bag (sold separately)
  • 700c wheelsets ensure a fast, smooth ride designed for covering long distances with a minimum of effort
  • Puncture-resistant Vittoria Randonneur tires feature reflective sidewalls, sure grip and low road resistance
  • Just get on and ride, no fancy shoes required—alloy platform pedals accommodate a variety of shoes
  • Specs are subject to change

After an initial break-in period you might notice your bicycle performing less responsively than the day you brought it home. Not to worry, this is typical of all new bicycles and simply reflects that cables have stretched or their housings have seated themselves into final position. To keep running at peak performance, all REI bicycles come with a FREE warranty tune-up, which should be accomplished between the first 100-200 miles of riding or after the first two months if you're accumulating miles less quickly. Contact your nearest REI bike shop for details and an appointment for this important service.

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Novara Fusion Bike Specs

Specification

Description

Frame6061 aluminum
ForkPinpoint curved alloy
CranksetRPM City Single 46T
Bottom bracketShimano Square Taper
ShiftersAlfine Rapidfire
Rear cogsShimano 20T
Number of gears8
BrakesTektro IO mechanical disc
Brake leversTektro
RimsAlex Ace 17
Front hubShimano Shimano Alfine disc
Rear hubShimano Shimano Alfine disc
TiresVittoria Randonneur 700x32
HandlebarKalloy sweep aluminum
StemATS adjustable
Seat postKalloy aluminum
SaddleVelo Fast Comfort
PedalsAlloy Platform
HeadsetSemicartridge
ChainShimano HG 53
GenderUnisex
Bike weightWhy we don't provide weights

Novara Fusion Bike Customer Reviews

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Novara Fusion Bike - 2009
 
3.8

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attractive design (4)
  • Handles well (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (4)
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    Mar

    29

    2009

    (24 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Good bike, some gripes

    By reidmefirst

    from Pullman, WA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Attractive Design

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Commuting

    Comments about Novara Fusion Bike - 2009:

    I wrote a mostly favorable review of this bike a while ago, and decided to update my review a bit based on about 1500 miles of riding this winter and early spring.This bike is very nice in a lot of ways. It best compares to the Raleigh Detour Deluxe or the Giant Transend. The brakes work well (with a caveat in the wet/cold below), the generator and light work terrifically, and the hub provides a good range of gears for hill climbing. The bike is incredibly visible, and provides confidence when riding it in the dark.I have a Large size Fusion which weighs in at 40 pounds with empty saddlebags and empty water bottle. The internal speed hub, internal generator front hub, and disc brakes are all quite nifty, but they really add on the weight.There are a few design decisions that left me wanting more from this bike. [...] The rear brake cable housing is designed poorly and tends to fill with water. [...] I mentioned this issue on my blog, and the head of Novara product development contacted me with a fix. If you're planning to ride this bike in wet and (especially) cold weather, I recommend installing a SRAM Flak Jacket or similar cable system for the rear brake. Another design trouble is tire clearance. I ride my bike in the winter, and needed studded snow tires for it. The best snow tires I found for this bike are Kenda Klondike "skinny" 700x35C tires. They will fit inside the fenders -- barely. These tires are pretty hard to come by, though.A third design trouble is rear wheel removal. There are videos on the internet showing how easy it is to remove the rear wheel on a Fusion, but that must have been for a development prototype. I found that removing the rear wheel required removing the chain tensioner from the frame. This may not be an issue on the XL frame, but it certainly is on Large and smaller. Wheel removal requires many tools, including a box wrench, pliers, and an allen key. It's a bit involved for fixing a flat on the roadside.My final design gripe is the choice of chain. The Fusion comes standard with a 9-speed chain. 9-speed chains are thinner and thus wear out faster than a good single-speed chain. My chain is showing considerable stretch after just 1500 miles of riding. Since there are no external gears on this bicycle, a single-speed chain will work just fine. Indeed, a thicker chain makes sense given that this bicycle weighs so much.In all, I do like this bicycle. It does require some modifications from stock based on the environment that I ride it in, which adds a bit to the (already high) cost. In all, I would probably buy the bike again, though.

    • Gift:
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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (24 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    18

    2008

    (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Commuter

    By ericjoeychang

    from Irvine, CA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Durable
    • Great Components
    • Handles Well

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Commuting

    Comments about Novara Fusion Bike - 2009:

    Great bang for your buck. The Alfine group is great. My bike did not come with the chain guard pictured on the site, but great ride non-the-less.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    28

    2009

    (13 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Needs work

    By hokan

    from Minneapolis, MN

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Comfortable
    • Handles Well

    Cons

    • Not good in Winter
    • Poor Components

    Best Uses

    • Commuting

    Comments about Novara Fusion Bike - 2009:

    I got this bike (the 2008 version) for winter commuting. Except for the lack of a chain guard the Fusion has everything I want in a commuter bike. However the design and component choices were not up to the job.

    The bottom bracket failed (and was replaced).

    The headlight burnt out and the REI shop could not find a replacement! Instead, they replaced the fixture with one for which replacement bulbs could be found.

    The cables run into housings that loop under the bottom bracket where they collect water and slush which freeze and prevent breaking and shifting.

    The shifter got stiff in the cold. The shop fixed this by removing all the grease from the shifter.

    The automatic tail light sometimes did not turn off in the cold.

    The front wheel squealed (LOUDLY) in subzero temps. The shop could not fix this.

    The Nexus-8 shifter/hub would not shift reliably into 4th gear. The shop couldn't fix this either.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (13 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    21

    2009

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Fine ride, good looks, great components.

    By Jim the Commuter

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Complete Package
    • Great Components
    • Handles Well

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Weekend casual rides

      Comments about Novara Fusion Bike - 2009:

      Compared to other "complete hybrid/commuter packages" this one has good dollar value and great components. This was my first time riding a internal geared bike and it's smooth, quiet and very adequate for my needs. I have a 21 speed MTB and the Alfine has an excellent gear range. I'm buying the ST model for my wife. Very classic look and great color. Comfortable ride, great brakes and good lighting. Pleased with the combination of extra's.

      Service and delivery comments:

      Ordered it to be delivered to the Seattle store. It arrived, was assembled and set-up and ready a day early. Except for the proper seat height adjustment(which had to wait till I was there), the set-up was perfect and it was ready to ride. All I had to do was put on a helmet and gloves. The Flagship store bike shop personnel were friendly and answered all my questions.

      • Gift:
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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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