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Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2009
based on 19 reviews
Ratings Distribution
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Category Average
Pros
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (4)
- Handles poorly (1)
- Poor chain (1)
- Rough ride (1)
Best Uses
- Casual trails (16)
- Single track (10)
- Cross country (8)
- Free riding (6)
- Downhill (3)
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Product Reviews
Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2009 Reviews
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[4 of 7 customers found this review helpful]
Sweet Ride! Buy Now. 2010 is not as good
"This bike is great! I picked one up about 3 weeks ago. The components are really good on the '09. REI has downgraded many components and ruined the 2010 version. Buy now while you can. I was riding a Novara Aspen and figured it would take a while to get used to the new bike. After one ride, I will never ride the Aspen again. The geometry on this bike is perfect. The brakes and drive train operate flawlessly. ..." Read Full Review »
Oct 31, 2009 by Raimie
tough like a tank, but also as heavy
"I test rode this bike over the weekend and was underwhelmed by the performance.For one thousand dollars, it is quite a good value, until you look at the Cannondale 29er 4 (more on this bike later).First, it will be difficult to match the component spec on this bike given the price. However, it seems that the the Novara boys really skimped on the tubing for the frame and the heavy rotating parts as the bike weig..." Read Full Review »
May 25, 2009 by XC Only
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Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2009 Review
Sweet Ride! Buy Now. 2010 is not as good
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Looks Great
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
Pros
- Heavy
Cons
- Cross Country
- Single Track
Best Uses
"This bike is great! I picked one up about 3 weeks ago. The components are really good on the '09. REI has downgraded many components and ruined the 2010 version. Buy now while you can.
I was riding a Novara Aspen and figured it would take a while to get used to the new bike. After one ride, I wil
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- Avid Cyclist
[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2009 Review
Awesome Machine...
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
- More »
Pros
- Rough Ride
Cons
- Casual Trails
- Downhill
- Free Riding
- Single Track
Best Uses
"I bought this bike on a recommendation from a friend who is very knowledgeable on cycling. I hadn't really cycled that much since I was a kid. I'm 29 now. That said, i'm not an avid rider, nor do I claim to know a great deal about modern bicycles. The friend who helped me pick the bike out, however, …" Read Full Review »
- Casual Cyclist
[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2009 Review
Ponderosa 29er
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
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Pros
- none
Cons
- Casual Trails
- Downhill
Best Uses
"I am 6'2" 230 lbs. I needed a new...bigger mountain bike so I looked for about a year and for the price I found this two months ago to be the best value. I always look for upgraded components...Sram X-7 works well for me. REI sold me with their return policy, although I don't see this as a concern s …" Read Full Review »
- Casual Cyclist
[5 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2009 Review
Fantastico!!!
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
- More »
Pros
- None
Cons
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Single Track
Best Uses
"I just purchased this bike over the weekend. I had an 06 Gary Fisher Tassahara and it was stolen in early December. I started to look online and was introduced to the concept of the 29er. Now, i'm 6'3" 220lbs. Everything I read stated that this type of bike was better for my size. I cannot agre …" Read Full Review »
- Avid Cyclist
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2009 Review
The Right Stuff/Choice
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Rugged
Pros
- None
Cons
- Casual Trails
- Free Riding
- Single Track
Best Uses
"Preliminary review today as I just brought this bike home.
I purchased the Ponderosa 29'er while the 20% off deal was going on so a good deal got even better.
Put 12 miles on it (country road with some slight grades) and was very happy with the entire drive train. Shifts are easy and positiv
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- Avid Cyclist
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