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    Novara Stinger 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013

    • $139.00
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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

    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 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
    Steel
    Steel
    12 inches
    Innova
    Riser bar
    Steel BMX style
    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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      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.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

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      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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        • Yes

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        (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

        See all my reviews

        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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          • No

          Comment on this review

          (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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              (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great little bike!

              By Spaceghost33

              from Chicago, IL

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              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.

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