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Novara Portal Bike - 2011
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Enter a new realm on the Novara Portal, a great hardtail mountain bike that's built for transitioning from multiuse trails to gravel roads and trails as you venture off the beaten path.
- Sturdy 6061 aluminum frame offers up a comfortable geometry for confident, upright riding; frame and fork feature disc brake tabs for an easy upgrade down the road
- RST Gila T8 suspension fork delivers 100mm of travel to smooth out rough trails, rocks and roots
- SRAM 3.0 front derailleur and X3 rear derailleur offer smooth, reliable performance; responsive SRAM Trigger shifters deliver excellent on-the-fly shifting
- Tektro linear-pull brakes provide powerful off-road stopping power
- Kenda K920 26 x 1.95 in. combo tires handle transitions from trails to gravel roads with smooth-rolling performance and reliable traction
- WTB Comfort V Comp saddle provides a soft and comfortable ride; microadjustable seatpost lets you easily fine-tune saddle position
- Comes equipped with resin platform pedals—no special shoes required!
- Specs are subject to change
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Novara Portal Bike - 2011 Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Handles well (17)
- Smooth ride (16)
- Rugged (13)
- Versatile (13)
- Great components (12)
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual trails (17)
- Cross country (12)
- Free riding (9)
- Single track (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (14)
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Free Riding
Comments about Novara Portal Bike - 2010:
Just picked the bike up. Its been awhile, but I used to ride all the time. For the money this is a great bike. Handles well, and is very comfortable. If you are interested in getting involved in cycling this is a great bike to get famailar with.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
Comments about Novara Portal Bike - 2010:
Unless you are a competitive rider, this is the bike for you. I compared to comparable bikes and there's no better for the money when you compare components to components. [...]
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Performs well in rain
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Free Riding
- Pavement
Comments about Novara Portal Bike - 2010:
This bike is great for beginners. I really like the tire design, its great for dirt and low road noise on pavement. The frame of the bike is set up to add Disc Brakes for when you want to upgrade. I have had this bike for over a month and I have not had any problems with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
- Versatile
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Rails to rough trails
Comments about Novara Portal Bike - 2010:
just needed a little cable ajustment after a 100 or so miles. really like the way this one handles and can't beat the price. the fix was in/out in a 1/2 hour. great service crew !!!!
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Free Riding
Comments about Novara Portal Bike - 2010:
I just love this bike!
I put on hundreds of miles on the salt creek trail system after buying it last summer.
Very little friction, keeps up with hybrid bikes easily.
Stops TOO fast. Be careful.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Handles Well
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Downhill
- Free Riding
- Single Track
Comments about Novara Portal Bike - 2010:
I bought this bike for my 12 year old son. He's taken it on single track trails around San Diego and some 30 mile road rides. It has taken some abuse but has performed perfectly. No problems at all.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Affordable
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
- Versatile
Cons
- Forks don't lock
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Commuting
- Cross Country
- Entry level bike
Comments about Novara Portal Bike - 2010:
This is my first mountain bike having had a road bike for years. I bought this to ride trails and pull a kid trailer, seems a little slow to respond (pedaling) but I am assuming it is the nature of mountain bikes in general. I took it on a medium downhill trail and felt very confident about the construction and components. The brakes however have a definite learning curve as they are *VERY* sensitive (I nearly went over the bars the first time). My one minor gripe is that the forks do not have a lockout feature. I am no expert but the bike overall seems to be a great value for the money!
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Pros
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Likes mud
- Rides fast
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
- Versatile
Cons
- Seat
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Free Riding
Comments about Novara Portal Bike - 2010:
This affordable bike rides great, it's fast and responsive. I found the seat uncomfortable though and I added new pedals with Power Grips. Rear view mirror attached well and I urge every rider to have one. Rode in rain and wind like a trooper! Really like this bike.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Handles Well
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Road
Comments about Novara Portal Bike - 2010:
Bought the bike a couple nights ago. Its been 10 years since i rode a bike. Have been using my friends old 10 speed and did not like it so bought this bike. I am not in shape so this bike is more comfortable for my back. No complaints so far. Decent components and great price. You cant go wrong.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Single Track
Comments about Novara Portal Bike - 2010:
This is a great bike. I've used it on singletrack, casual trails (gravel and dirt), road, and it works great on everything. I was looking to buy a bike for casual trail riding and occasioonally more intense terrain that was affordable and this one fit the bill perfectly. The bike holds up great, provides a smooth ride and seems to be built of solid parts. I took it up to palos (chicago-area singletrack) and it could definitely hold its own. The only problems I have with it is that the handlebar grips slide down so that you have to keep adjusting them. Also, I've tried taking it on rough terrain (steep downhill with a ton of tree roots sticking up) and it didn't seem like the shifting system appreciated it, so I wouldn't recommend doing that. Otherwise, FANTASTIC!!!!!
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