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$Novara Pixie 20\'\' 6-Speed Bike - 2013$

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Novara Pixie 20'' 6-Speed Bike - 2013

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Set them loose aboard our Novara Pixie 20 in. 6-speed bike, which offers 6 versatile, easy-shifting gears and a cushy suspension fork for adventurous riding.

Nimble 6061 aluminum frame is easy to manage and the SR Suntour XCT Junior suspension fork offers 40mm of travel to soak up bumps for enhanced control
6-speed drivetrain is controlled with a single, intuitively easy-to-use Shimano Revo twist shifter; a flick of the wrist changes gears for easy pedaling
Hand-operated, linear-pull brakes provide responsive braking power
All-terrain tires are mounted on sturdy rims for excellent performance on and off the road
Front down tube deflector guards against flying mud
Sturdy chainring guard helps keep clothes from getting grease marks or stuck under the chain
Kickstand lets a girl prop the bike up when done riding or stopping for the ice cream truck
Specs on our Novara Pixie 20 in. 6-speed girls' bike are subject to change

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Novara Pixie 20'' 6-Speed Bike - 2013 Customer Reviews

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Novara Pixie 20'' 6-Speed Bike - 2013

4.5

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Built to last (5)
Easy to grow into (4)
Highly adjustable (4)
Smooth ride (4)
Stable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Light riding (4)
Street riding (3)

- Was this a gift?:
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May

2013

3.0

Component upgrades that make this better

By Robert the Dad

from Peachtree Corners, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Grow Into
Somewhat Easy To Upgrade

Cons

Needs Usability Upgrades

Best Uses

Light Trails
Street Riding

Comments about Novara Pixie 20'' 6-Speed Bike - 2013:

My 7 year old daughter was not strong enough to shift to the two largest cogs using the grip shifters and could not climb the local hills with the bike set to the largest cog (28 teeth).

I installed component upgrades that make the bike usable for her. The *retail* price difference between the stock parts and the upgrades I chose is small. I hope that REI adopts these changes to make the Pixie a much more usable bike.

I heartily recommend the following upgrades.
Shimano ST-EF40-7 7-Speed RapidFire Shifter, Shimano MF-TZ31 14-34T 7-speed freewheel, Shimano RD-TX35 7-speed derailleur, KMC Z72 chain and Kenda K841 tires for paved surfaces.

Check to see if your REI bike shop would be willing to swap out these components at the time of sale for the difference in parts and labor. The retail parts price difference between stock and these upgrades is small. However, I installed these upgrades after the fact which is more expensive. The bike tools I had to get were a Shimano TL-FW30 Freewheel Remover and a Lezyne Chain Drive Chain Breaker Tool. My labor rate is ... slow. Maybe a pro could swap these components in an hour.

Some other parts I added are SKS Rowdy Kid's Fenders, Mirrycle Incredibell Original Bicycle Bell, Zefal Bicycle Spy Mirror, Fuelbelt Aero Fuelbox (or a Timbuk2 Goody Box Top Tube Pack if more room is needed)

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Mar

2013

5.0

Very happy!

By whirlybird

from TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Big Kids
First Learning
Light Trails
Street Riding

Comments about Novara Pixie 20'' 6-Speed Bike - 2013:

I just got this bike a few days ago at our local REI for my 7 year old and she's LOVING it. She learned to ride on a 12" bike and I'm ashamed to say she was still riding it despite it being very small for her. We went in to look at bikes not sure if she'd need a 16" or 20" bike (she's on the small side for 7), and then not sure if she needed gears or not if we went with the 20". Because we live in the country and not in a neighborhood and she mostly rides in the yard (grass) I'm glad I opted for this model over the single speed.. she has no trouble at all riding around in the lowest gear, which I'm not sure she'd have been able to do as easily on the single speed. So far we are very happy with the purchase and I'm confident it's a bike she will enjoy for several years to come.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great first "real" bike for kids

By Scott Petty

from Issaquah, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

First Learning
Light Trails

Comments about Novara Pixie 20'' 6-Speed Bike - 2013:

Got this for my daughters 8th birthday. She said it was the greatest present ever. In 2 months she has logged over 70 miles without a single problem.

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Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

GREAT LITTLE BIKE!

By rapinkel

from Omaha, NE

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Pros

Built to Last
Good components
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

GREAT SECOND BIKE

Comments about Novara Pixie 20'' 6-Speed Bike - 2013:

This is a great little bike. It came mostly setup already. I did need to adjust the wheel hub bearings as they were way too tight. Otherwise it was an easy setup and the bike works great. My daughter is having a hard time adjusting to the stopping power of the V-brakes. She is used to the coaster brakes so this is understandable. The bike shifts easy and the front shock actually seems solid. I'm very impressed with this bike!

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May

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great first "big girl" bike!

By Sunshine48

from Bloomfield, MI

About Me Getting Started

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Pros

Built to Last
Easy to Grow Into
Smooth Ride

Cons

Best Uses

Big Kids
Street Riding

Comments about Novara Pixie 20'' 6-Speed Bike - 2013:

My daughter is loving this bike. She is almost 6 & had outgrown her kiddie bike. It took her a few tries to balance the larger bike, but now she is a pro!

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Mar

2012

4.0

Good bike for the budget

By zepster500

from Houston, Texas

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Built to Last
Front fork shocks
Highly Adjustable
Smooth Ride
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Light Trails
Transition from 12

Comments about Novara Pixie 20'' 6-Speed Bike - 2013:

The 2012 Pixie has great improvements over previous year models. V brakes are improved. Front fork shocks are highly beneficial. If you're budget is an aluminum frame (lower cost) & 20" is your target, it's a top contender, unless your child is a BMX tournament rider.

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