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Novara Firefly Girls' 16'' BikeOnly At REI
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Novara Firefly Girls' 16'' Bike

Item # 788195

$159.00

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Kids ride hard and we know it! That's why we built our BMX-inspired Novara Firefly 16 in. bike tough, with a size and features to get a little gal off to a great start.

  • Don't worry about frame fatigue—our high-tensile steel frame is built for strength everywhere it counts
  • Why complicate what should be fun? Single-speed drivetrain keeps riding simple for new riders
  • Wellgo platform pedals and simple coaster brakes make learning to stop as easy as ... riding a bike!
  • 16 in. wheels give 3- to 6-year-olds a great fit, just right for learning
  • Removable training wheels bring confidence to the early days; handlebar-mounted bell announces, ''Make way!''
  • Functional handlebar bag and fun handlebar streamers complete the package
  • Specs are subject to change

After its 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 Firefly Girls' 16'' Bike Specs

Specification

Description

FrameHigh-tensile steel
ForkBMX unicrown
Crankset1-piece steel 32T
Bottom bracket9-piece loose ball
BrakesRear coaster
RimsSteel
Front hubSteel
Rear hubSteel
TiresKenda K50
HandlebarSteel BMX style
StemSteel BMX style
Seat postSteel
SaddleVelo VL-5076
PedalsWellgo resin body
HeadsetSteel
ChainKMC
GenderGirls'
Bike weightWhy we don't provide weights

Novara Firefly Girls' 16'' Bike Customer Reviews

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Novara Firefly Girls' 16'' Bike - 2009
 
3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Built to last (3)
  • Easy to grow into (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • First learning (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Jun

    25

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    riding is believing

    By Mark R - Seattle

    from Seattle

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Novara Firefly Girls' 16'' Bike - 2009:

          1. The review by TJ from AZ should be deleted and the review-stars corrected higher. It appears TJ did NOT buy one, but looked at one on-line photo that has the fork mounted backward.
          2. Our daughter had such instant confidence, she even overcame her preference for "Boy-style" bikes.
          3. As recommended to the REI mechanic, we will instead mount springy training wheels labeled "E-Z", because they allow natural steering and leaning into a hard turn -- no more tip-overs into the blackberries, please !

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

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          14

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great first bike

          By DP

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Built to Last
          • Easy to Grow Into
          • Stable
          • Very easy to learn

          Cons

          • Heavy

          Best Uses

          • First Learning

          Comments about Novara Firefly Girls' 16'' Bike - 2009:

          My daughter loves this bike. It's her first bike and she learned how to use the brakes within 10 minutes of using it. This bike is high quality and will last us several years.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          3

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          This bike is great.

          By JSS

          from Centennial, CO

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Built to Last
          • Easy to Grow Into
          • Smooth Ride
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • First Learning

            Comments about Novara Firefly Girls' 16'' Bike - 2009:

            I don't understand the negative response by JT for AZ. For a 3-6 year old this bike is way better than the junk at [...]. Granted those bikes may be $65, but after the training wheels are off they fall apart. My girl is about to turn 4 and loves this bike, and it will last her until she is ready to move up to the 20 inch around 6 years old. For the money I thought it was worth it. Fell confident buying this for your girl. It's built to last.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Mar

            25

            2009

            (1 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            No better than a [$] Huffy.

            By J.T. from AZ

            from Eastern Arizona

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

              Cons

              • Heavy

              Best Uses

                Comments about Novara Firefly Girls' 16'' Bike - 2009:

                Not a lick of aluminum for [$]? Shame on you REI. The only difference between this and a bike at a discount store is $100 and Novarra decals. And the discount bike will have the fork installed correctly (kids bikes should have MORE rake, for stablility). Look to the Marin or a Specialized for a truly quality, lightweight bike for your kid.

                • Gift:
                • No

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

                (1 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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                Jul

                31

                2009

                 
                5.0

                Great Bike

                By SWH

                from Mount Prospect, Il

                About Me Avid Cyclist

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Built to Last
                • Easy to Grow Into
                • Smooth Ride

                Cons

                • Don't like Training wheel

                Best Uses

                • First Learning

                Comments about Novara Firefly Girls' 16'' Bike - 2009:

                My daughter picked out this bike and really likes it. I find the build quality for a kids bike to be very good. We had a cheaply made 12 inch kids bike and the difference is night and day. Only thing I don't like are the training wheels. Not very adjustable. Overall though, I expect my daughter will get a lot of use out of this bike over the next few years.

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                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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