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Novara Ponderosa Bike - 2009
based on 7 reviews
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Category Average
$679.93
from 1 store
Pros
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (2)
- Fork gets stiff in cold (1)
- Lowhanging rear derailuer (1)
Best Uses
- Casual trails (6)
- Cross country (5)
- Single track (4)
- Downhill (1)
- Free riding (1)
- Good for commuting (1)
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Novara Ponderosa Bike - 2009 Reviews
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Ponderosa Bike - 2009 Review
Sweet Ride!
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Rugged
Pros
- None
Cons
- Casual Trails
- Free Riding
- Single Track
Best Uses
"I have been riding the Novara Ponderosa Bike for the past few weeks. It handles very well and seems durable. I have been on paved and dirt trails. Getting use to the shifters. The front shifter seems to have a hard time getting to the 3rd gear at times. Other than that, great components for the pric …" Read Full Review »
- Casual Cyclist
[11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Ponderosa Bike - 2009 Review
Great Hard Tail with many Extras
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Smooth Ride
- Versatile
Pros
- Heavy
- LowHanging Rear Derailuer
Cons
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Single Track
Best Uses
"I use this bike mostly for commuting, and weekend trail riding. So far with over 300 miles, it is a great bike for the money. SRAM x-7 shifts with authority though it needs adjustment every other month, the AVID bb7 brake is a welcome addition to this bike because I can't think of any other mechanic …" Read Full Review »
- Casual Cyclist
Novara Ponderosa Bike - 2009 Review
Excellent bike for the price, long fit
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
- Versatile
Pros
- None
Cons
- Casual Trails
- Commuting
- Cross Country
Best Uses
"I have done an in detail comparison with other well known brands and can only echo the remarks another reviewer made: you get components 2 notches up from the bigger brands. There is a $200-$300 gap - enough change to upgrade things you are particular about.So far I cannot comment on the fork's stif …" Read Full Review »
- Avid Cyclist
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Ponderosa Bike - 2009 Review
Quite simply, the best overall hardtail
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
Pros
- Heavy
Cons
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Single Track
Best Uses
"I challenge anyone to find a bike with better components for under $1k...period!
Me: 5'10", 220 lbs
The sram x-7 drivetrain is unbeatable, rims are top-notch, Rockshox Dart2 forks work VERY well, frame geometry is AWESOME! I cannot find anything I don't like about the bike except that I need t
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- Competitive Cyclist
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Ponderosa Bike - 2009 Review
Loving it
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Rugged
Pros
- Fork gets stiff in cold
Cons
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Single Track
Best Uses
"Been riding this guy around for about a week now. its comfy, pretty light to trek 3 stories and park in your room and the all the components seem to work great. WOW @ the breaks, very nice almost kicked me off compared to my 8 year old[...]special. and the shifters go without a hitch, only complaint …" Read Full Review »
- Casual Cyclist
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