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$Novara Fiona Women\'s Bike - 2012$

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Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2012

$599.00

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Item # 825433

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Our women's Novara Fiona bike is a great all-'rounder bike, supplying an upright, comfortable ride with easy-spinning gears and a cushy suspension fork to smooth out the path ahead.

Relaxed frame geometry offers stable handling and the flat handlebar places the rider in a comfortable, upright riding position
Aluminum frame is sturdy and responsive; step-through design makes it easy to mount and dismount
Suspension fork provides 63mm of travel to smooth out rough roads; you can lock the suspension out when it isn't needed
24 smooth-shifting gears let you spin easy no matter the terrain or grade
Tektro brakes and levers offer confident speed management
Comfort-oriented grips and bar ends help support hands
Freedom Ryder Sport tires and Weinmann rims provide a smooth-rolling ride for cruising efficiently along roads and bike lanes
Accommodates a rear rack and fenders front and back (sold separately), making the Fiona great for commuting or running errands
Specs on our Novara Fiona 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 Fiona Women's Bike - 2012 Customer Reviews

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Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2012

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Feb

2012

5.0

Returned for a new year

By aloha

from Redmond, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Durable
Handles Well

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2012:

Writing this as to balance the review posted already. I have the last year model that besides colors has the same design.

The bike is nice for what it is intended to do - ride around town or leisure. Due to its woman/children friendly frame there is no space to attach a water bottle; this is why none is provided.

But there is an easy solution for that: use a backpack bladder system (CamelBack, etc.) or buy a handlebar adapter (on rei.com and elsewhere). Depending on what else you install on your handlebar (bike computer, lights, bell) you may decide which design is better for you. If you dismount the bike getting your leg over the top of the saddle (like guys do) you can buy a water bottle adapter for the frame's saddle or "top" tube.

I got the XS size that will just fit my 9.5 years old daughter. She is thrilled to have a "real bike" and I could save money skipping the 26" bike and buying this one – more expensive but better bike for her.

The only part I had to replace was the saddle to a smaller model (~$25) besides adjusting the seat and handlebars. There are 4 rings under the handlebar stem (see picture zoom) that can be moved above it thus lowering the handlebar a lot.

She can handle the bike nicely through the tight cone course I'm setting for her.

The brake handles can be adjusted for reach and vertical position to accommodate small hands. The v-brakes are powerful and easy to use.

The components operate smoothly and she can change speeds easily.

I could have done w/o suspension but now that is there is nice on longer trips when fatigue can be an issue. BTW it can be easily locked via a lever to ride as a non-suspension bike when you climb in the saddle.

The only cons is that is in the heavy side for an Aluminum bike but at this price range it is offered and with all the features and the intended use that is to be expected.

If my daughter can handle it then I'll say it is not too heavy.