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Novara Firefly 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013

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They'll be eager to get rolling aboard our 12 in. Novara Firefly bike, thanks to training wheels, fun streamers and a handy handlebar bag.

  • 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; handlebar bag and bell complete the package
  • Convenient handle is integrated into the back of the saddle for easy carrying or control
  • Specs on the Novara Firefly 12 in. kids' bike are subject to change

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Novara Firefly 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013 Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Recreational cycling
Mountain bike
Steel
High-tensile steel
No suspension
BMX unicrown
Steel, 28T
9-piece loose ball
Coaster brake
Rear coaster
Steel
Steel
Steel
12 inches
Rubber
Riser bar
Steel BMX Style
Steel BMX Style
Integrated seat/post
Junior
Wellgo resin body platform
YST steel loose ball
KMC
Why we don't provide weights
Girls'
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 Firefly 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013 Customer Reviews

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Novara Firefly 12'' Kids' Bike - 2013
 
4.0

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Built to last (4)
  • Stable (4)
  • Smooth ride (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • First learning (4)
    • Street riding (4)
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      • Was this a gift?:
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    May

    2

    2013

     
    4.0

    Solid Ride

    By trokini

    from San Diego, CA

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    Pros

    • Built to Last
    • Easy To Transport
    • Smooth Ride
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Quickly Outgrown

    Best Uses

    • First Learning
    • Street Riding

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

    Obviously I didn't buy this bike for myself, its for my 3 year old daughter. We originally got the Novara Zipper (the one without pedals) but she hated it. This bike is the same size as the Zipper. She loves it. Her first time on, she rode it like she has been riding a bike for years. Very stable and durable. She has yet to flip it over even when making a sudden turn. Small enough that it fits in a normal-size car trunk, even with the training wheels on. Brakes quickly and smoothly. Light enough so that when she gets tired of riding it, I can put it on my shoulder and carry it back to the car or home.

    Only potential downside is she may outgrow it quickly because its a 12", but that depends more on her than the bike. She was 40" tall when we got it. Right now, it looks like its going to be perfect for at least the next year. I'd recommend this bike to anyone whose kids have mastered the trike. Skip the Zipper and just go to this.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Apr

    25

    2013

     
    4.0

    Great quality, but heavy, bicycle for 3+

    By AnatolyG

    from Phoenix, AZ

    About Me Avid Cyclist

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    Pros

    • Built to Last
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • First Learning
    • Street Riding

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

    It's a nice bike, but heavy for what it is. I've got full-size road bikes that weigh less. Also, none of the bolts are hex, so you can't use standard bike tools to work on this bike, which is a shame, and is needless. However, having said that, it's a bike that's solid, comfortable and well put-together.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jan

    1

    2013

     
    3.0

    Too big for a smallish 3 year old

    By Timeless Traveler

    from San Francisco Bay Area

    About Me Avid Cyclist, Getting Started

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    Pros

    • Built to Last

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

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

      I'm reviewing an older version, but as far as I can tell it's the basically the same geometry. The lowest the seat can go leaves the seat 19" above the ground. The seat tube extension on the frame and long seatpost make it impossible to go lower. This in conjunction with the somewhat high bottom bracket makes it pretty tall. My almost 3 year old has the seat 16" above the ground on her balance bike (which is the maximum). She's slightly below average for height. I can't see waiting for her to grow a few inches before riding the bike, nor do I want to put her on training wheels with her feet nowhere near touching the ground. If the seattube extension on the frame were not so long, and the seatpost was shorter she could probably fit it. Until then, it looks like the specialized 12" and maybe the trek can go that low. Other than that, it looks well built. With regular maintenance it should will be outgrown long before it wears out.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      10

      2012

       
      5.0

      Great Bike!

      By 0morphine0

      from Cranston, RI

      About Me Casual/ Recreational, Getting Started

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      Pros

      • Built to Last
      • Smooth Ride
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Quickly Outgrown

      Best Uses

      • First Learning
      • Light Trails
      • Street Riding

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

      We bought this for our 4 year old who is now 5. She had a metal kick bike since 3 and transitioned nicely to this bike at 4 1/2 years old. She is a good rider so we are looking for a larger wheel base so she can keep up. We are very happy with this bike and will be passing it on to her sister. I would confidently pass this on to several kids after her. I wish it would have lasted longer, but I think our issue is that our daughter advanced so quickly which may not be a fault of the bikes.

      I wonder if the pedals could be removed to be made into a kick bike. Either way I highly recommend starting with a kick bike. It makes the transition, easier, safer, and less intimidating for the child. She had ZERO falls when first riding this bike because of it.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Nov

      18

      2011

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great bike

      By NC Mom

      from Chapel Hill, NC

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Easy to Grow Into
      • Smooth Ride
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • First Learning
        • Street Riding

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

        I purchased this for my daughter's 3 year old birthday last year. She loves riding it. I was torn on whether to spend the extra money on this bike vs a bike from a big box store. I think the extra money spent was well worth it. The quality is great and she has been able to grow into this bike compared to her friends that have bikes from big box stores. As a note, she takes her bike to school for bike day and is the fastest out of the group of 20- I would like to think it's because of her mad biking skills, but I'm pretty sure it's because her bike is built a bit better than the others. I also like that REI assembles the bike and offers a 1 year tune-up.

        The only con is that one of the handlebar streamers feel off after a few months. I took the other one off and she doesn't seem to miss it.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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