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Novara Firefly Girls\' 16\'\' Bike

Novara Firefly Girls' 16'' Bike

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Novara Firefly 16" Kids' Bike - 2012
Novara Firefly 16" Kids' Bike - 2012
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Built to get her off to a great start, our Novara Firefly 16 in. girls' bike is sized for younger riders and extra-tough to stand up to the demands of learning.

  • Don't worry about frame fatigue—our high-tensile steel frame is built for strength everywhere it counts
  • Single-speed drivetrain keeps riding simple for new riders
  • Wellgo platform pedals and simple rear coaster brake make learning to stop as easy as ... riding a bike!
  • 16 in. wheels give young riders 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 on the Novara Firefly 16 in. girls' bike 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
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Description
Best use
Recreational cycling
Mountain bike
Steel
High-tensile steel
No suspension
BMX unicrown
1-piece steel 32T
9-piece loose ball
Coaster brake
Rear coaster
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Steel
Steel
16 inches
Kenda K50
Riser bar
Steel BMX style
Steel BMX style
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Velo VL-5076
Wellgo resin body
Steel
KMC
23.6 pounds
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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/ recreational (3)

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    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Apr

    3

    2009

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    This bike is great.

    By JSS

    from Centennial, CO

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    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

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      25

      2009

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      riding is believing

      By Mark R - Seattle

      from Seattle

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      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:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Mar

            25

            2009

            (3 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            No better than a [$] Huffy.

            By J.T. from AZ

            from Eastern Arizona

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            See all my reviews

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            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

                (3 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

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                Jul

                31

                2009

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great Bike

                By SWH

                from Mount Prospect, Il

                About Me Avid Cyclist

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                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.

                • Gift:
                • Yes

                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

                See all my reviews

                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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