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$Novara Stinger 12\'\' Kids\' Bike - 2013$

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Novara Stinger 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013

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Busy bees and budding riders will love our Novara Stinger 12 in. kids' bike, thanks to its removable training wheels, intuitive rear coaster brake and fun styling.

Sturdy high-tensile steel frame is almost as tough as they are and is designed to stand up to demanding use
Rear coaster brake is easy and intuitive to use; simply backpedaling engages the brake
Removable training wheels and built-in full-length chainguard help kids learn to ride without fear of tipping over or catching pants in the chain
BMX-style handlebar is comfortable and fun; pads enhance safety while front mud guard helps keep things clean
Convenient handle is integrated into the back of the saddle for easy carrying or control
Specs on the Novara Stinger 12 in. bike are subject to change

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Novara Stinger 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013 Specs

Specification

Description

Best use

Recreational cycling

Mountain bike

Steel

High-tensile steel

No suspension

BMX unicrown

1-piece steel 28T

9-piece loose ball

Coaster brake

Rear coaster

Steel

12 inches

Innova

Riser bar

Steel BMX style

Integrated seat/post

Velo

Wellgo resin body platform

Steel

KMC

Why we don't provide weights

Boys'

Bike style

Bike frame material

Frame

Bike suspension

Fork

Crankset

Bottom bracket

Brake type

Brakes

Rims

Front hub

Rear hub

Wheel size

Tires

Handlebar shape

Handlebar

Stem

Seat post

Saddle

Pedals

Headset

Chain

Bike weight

Gender

Novara Stinger 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013 Customer Reviews

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Novara Stinger 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013

4.0

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Built to last (4)
Stable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

First learning (4)

- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

Reviewed by 5 customers

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May

2013

5.0

It's a Beast!

By CommuterDaddy

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Built to Last

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

First Learning

Comments about Novara Stinger 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013:

My son's first transition from a trike. He loves zipping around our neighborhood. It's heavy, which is both a pro and a con. He's thrashed it pretty hard, but it's built to take a beating.

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May

2013

5.0

Great bike for my 4 yo

By Valerie

from Gaithersburg, MD

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Pros

Built to Last
Easy to Grow Into
Highly Adjustable
Smooth Ride
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

First Learning

Comments about Novara Stinger 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013:

My husband and I bought this bike when our son turned 4. By the time he was 4.5 he was able to ride the bike without training wheels. He never used a balance bike. I would save my $$ and go with a bike like this one rather than get a balance bike. Remember to get the bike fitted/measured by a bike specialist/sales person. I always see parents buying a bike for their kids that they can "grow into" but does not really teach your child anything if the bike is too big! This bike will also be used by our younger son when our oldest grows out of it. The seat is adjustable so we know we will get a lot of use out of it!

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Jun

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great bike for first "real" bike!

By Jen loves outdoors

from Houston,TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Getting Started

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Pros

Built to Last
Easy to Grow Into
Highly Adjustable
Perfect size
Smooth Ride
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

First Learning
Street Riding

Comments about Novara Stinger 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013:

We bought this for our 3yr old son, who learned to ride a balance bike at age 2. We tried a few other bikes and he didn't like them... either too heavy, not easy to ride, ect. This bike was the ONLY one that he wanted to ride all over the store. It is very easy for him to pedel and he is very comfortable on the bike. Great 1st bike!!

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Sep

2011

(11 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not a productive bike

By bwindchase123

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Father

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Pros

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Comments about Novara Stinger 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013:

My 4 year old learned how to ride on this bike (after riding on a balance bike for a couple years). However, this bike is not very rewarding. Overdone knobby tires, tight rear wheel / coaster brake assembly, and 20 lbs add up to be an unproductive combination. He has to peddle extremely hard to get this thing moving, and it shouldn't be that difficult. I am considering returning the bike, with hope we can find a lighter bike.

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May

2011

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great little bike!

By Spaceghost33

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Built to Last
Stable
Well priced

Cons

Best Uses

Child's first ride
First Learning

Comments about Novara Stinger 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013:

I picked up this bike for my 3 year old (his first "big boy" bike). He is very comfortable riding it (read stable). Great bright graphics for a child and an all around "fun" bike. This bike is well priced and a good value. Makes a great first bike for starting a child starting a life-long love of cycling.