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Novara Bonanza Bike

★★★★☆
4.2

based on 16 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.9

 

$469.93 at REI

 
 

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Pros

  • Versatile (15)
  • Handles well (14)
  • Great components (13)
  • Rugged (11)
  • Smooth ride (11)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Affordable (1)
  • Awesome brakes (1)
  • Smooth shifting (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (2)
  • Bad workmanship (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Handles poorly (1)
  • Hard wtb seat 4 long ride (1)
  • Lousy components (1)
  • Nada (1)
  • Paint prone to chipping (1)
  • Seat (1)

Best Uses

  • Casual trails (16)
  • Free riding (10)
  • Downhill (8)
  • Single track (7)
  • Cross country (4)
  • Urban riding (1)
  • Urban street (1)
 
 
 

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Let it loose on your local trails or race with it; the versatile Bonanza will leave you feeling like you hit the jackpot.

Specification Description
Model 876427290870
UPC 876427290870
Bottom bracket Truvativ PowerSpline
Brake levers Avid FR5
Brakes Tektro Aquila mechanical disc
Chain SRAM PC 950
Crankset Truvativ Blaze 42/32/22
Fork Rock Shox Dart 1, 100mm travel
Frame Aluminum 6061
Front derailleur SRAM X5
Front hub Formula Alloy Disc
Handlebar Truvativ LE Riserbar
Headset Integrated semi-cartridge
Pedals Alloy platform
Rear cogs SRAM PG-950 11/34, 9-speed
Rear derailleur SRAM X5
Rear hub Formula Alloy Disc
Rims WTB SX24
Saddle WTB Speed V Comp
Seat post Truvativ XR micro-adjust
Shifters SRAM X5
Stem Truvativ XR 3D
Tires WTB MotoRaptor 26x2.14

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Product Reviews

Last update: Sep 29, 2009

Novara Bonanza Bike Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Oh, yes it's good

"Probably a little early for me to rate this bike given that I've been riding the same `94 Bridgestone and nothing else mountainwise up until now. My bike knowledge is also stuck in the 1990's so again it's possible my euphoria gushes overly. Nevertheless, I am very happy with the new bike (2007). It's a machine that's solidly found it's niche in the 21st Century. First the good and there's plenty of it. ..." Read Full Review »

Apr 07, 2008 by Tom T

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
A reminder to buy a reputable bike brand

"After buying this bike in April, I at was first enchanted by its many features. While it was an off bike brand (or stand brand), the components were fairly standard. The brakes were fantastic, the tires held well, and the frame was light. However, after riding it for some time, there have been many apparently problems that arisen. As a light road traveler, I had not pushed or used this bike on an off road sit..." Read Full Review »

Jun 29, 2009 by bikerguy2821

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[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Novara Bonanza Bike Review

Oh, yes it's good

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged
  • Smooth Ride
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Trails
  • Cross Country
  • Downhill
  • Single Track
 

"Probably a little early for me to rate this bike given that I've been riding the same `94 Bridgestone and nothing else mountainwise up until now. My bike knowledge is also stuck in the 1990's so again it's possible my euphoria gushes overly. Nevertheless, I am very happy with the new bike (2007). …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 7 2008
Tom T
Massachusetts
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $469.93
 
 

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Novara Bonanza Bike Review

A screamin' deal on a screamin' bike!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Paint prone to chipping

    Best Uses

  • Casual Trails
  • Cross Country
  • Downhill
  • Free Riding
  • Single Track
  • More »
 

"I've ridden three seasons on my 2005 Bonanza and can hardly wait for the weather to improve so I can start the fourth! This bike is so versatile and delivers an outstanding component set for the money. I added CatsEye lighting, a Topeak toolpack, and a WTB SpeedShe V saddle; everything else stayed s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 23 2008
Chrissy L
Seattle, WA
I am:
  • Casual/ Recreational
Reviewed at:
Price: $469.93
 
 

[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Novara Bonanza Bike Review

Great Escape!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Rugged
  • Smooth Ride
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Trails
  • Downhill
  • Free Riding
 

"Bought this bike in March 08 and since then have logged in over 800 miles of all types from trails in the high Sierras to the Santa Cruz coast area and everything in between. It's been years since I rode a bike but have truly embraced the sport and from the first ride this bike was like an old frie …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 24 2008
jimsabode
Central California
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $469.93
 
 

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Novara Bonanza Bike Review

You get your money's worth

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Rugged
  • Smooth Ride
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Trails
  • Free Riding
 

"I use this bike to ride trails as well as getting to class everyday. The bike is well but together and I love the way it rides. The brakes are amazing. There is only one thing I was not overall impressed with and that is after riding it for a while after I bought it the chain likes to slip now when …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 29 2008
Daniel T
San Luis Obispo, CA
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
Reviewed at:
Price: $469.93
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Novara Bonanza Bike Review

Triple A. . . . . .All Around Awesome

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Trails
  • Cross Country
  • Free Riding
  • Single Track
 

"Bought my bike 03/06/09 and have already put 600-700 miles on it. Amazing bike for beginners to intermediate bikers and isnt too hard on the wallet compared to 1k + bikes. Ive taken it to work, paved trails, birt trails and back country riding and its handled everything. I say its[*]because it handl …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 21 2009
AKDICK
Anchorage Alaska
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  • Avid Cyclist
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Price: $469.93
 
 
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