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Comments about Novara Buzz One Bike - 2012:
Recently purchased this bike for commuting to work 10 miles R/T over urban and suburban roads. I also own a Novara Randonee and like that bike the Buzz One offers good value for the money.
The Buzz One has proven to be very comfortable with a commuter-friendly riding position. The bike is relatively long and it provides predictable handling. However, you can make it hustle if you want to. The 42x16 gearing is adequate for my rolling commute and I rarely spin out or struggle up hills. There is nothing about the bike to suggest that it is flimsy or that corners were cut in its assembly. All the components appear robust and the frame & fork are nicely finished. The rack & fender mounts are much appreciated.
I use this bike completely stock with the exception of SKS fenders that were added at purchase. I thought I would dislike the mustache bars but they have grown on me. I just grab the curves when I need to duck the wind or "get aero."
Other pluses:
Nice finish & paint for the price point
Surprisingly nice hand grips and seat post
Chain guard is very effective and does not rattle
The baby blue rims have received several compliments from other riders
Some minor nitpicks:
The seat graphics look cheesy (but the saddle is comfortable)
BMX style pedals are plenty long but not wide enough
The stock 85PSI tires are smooth but I wish they were 35s not 40s
You could spend less money on a SS/FG utility bike but I'm not sure you could get a much better value. If you want a simple, all-weather, worry-free utility bike the Buzz One would be a good choice.
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Comments about Novara Buzz One Bike - 2012:
I am a fan of this bike.
I've owned a few bikes over time, and once I got a mountain bike a few years back, I just got tired of messing with the gears. So one day I just left it in a comfortable gear, and never changed gears again.
When I felt it was time to buy a new bike, I wanted to go with either a fixed gear or single speed. As I researched further into the fixed gear phenomenon, I discovered that a fixed gear bike, in theory, should cost significantly less than a multiple gear bike... but this was not necessarily true. I ran into a lot of posts from fixed gear enthusiasts who were saying one bike was bad, and another was good. I didn't put much stock into their judgments. I just wanted a good solid fixed gear, and didn't want to spend much money...
The Buzz One was the right choice for me. It's simple, low-maintenance, and reminds me of how much fun I used to have growing up when bikes had no gears. I find it to be a great work-out, and other bikers with gears have some trouble keeping up... I highly recommend this bike for those who are starting out riding fixed gear. It's a great entry-level bike, and it feels really solid, and lively.
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Comments about Novara Buzz One Bike - 2012:
I wanted a new bike to inspire me to commute to work, a trip of about 8 miles roundtrip. I was riding a 30 year old road bike or a heavy mountain bike with big tires, totally inappropriate for my commute. I love riding more upright and the simplicity of a single gear is refreshing. I feel more like cruising on this bike and it's nice to be able to wear street clothes and shoes for a change. The seat is pretty comfortable, but I may put one of my higher quality seats on it eventually. I've had the bike since this spring and need to bring it into the shop at REI to check a clunking noise that happens once in a while. Fun bike!
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