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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > Hardtail bikes > Novara Ponderosa
Description: (from novarabike.com)
Burly construction, high-end SRAM drivetrain and aggressive geometry make our Novara Ponderosa® the first choice for no-holds-barred XC performance!
* New Kinesis 6061 aluminum frame is double-butted for a significant savings in weight without a reduction in strength
* Double-butting also improves ride quality and comfort by reducing high-frequency vibrations traveling up the frame
* Hydoformed,
Novara Ponderosa Reviews
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| MSRP: $899.00 | |
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Burly construction, high-end SRAM drivetrain and aggressive geometry make our Novara Ponderosa® the first choice for no-holds-barred XC performance!
* New Kinesis 6061 aluminum frame is double-butted for a significant savings in weight without a reduction in strength
* Double-butting also improves ride quality and comfort by reducing high-frequency vibrations traveling up the frame
* Hydoformed,
gusseted downtube is lightweight yet strong, providing critical vertical strength at headset and horizontal strength at bottom bracket
* Pondo's long top tube reduces the likelihood of wheelies during aggressive ascents; the long wheelbase adds stability and confidence to descents
* RockShox Dart 2 fork meets changing needs; run it plush (100mm travel) to buffer unyielding single track or lock it out for a stiff, efficient ride
* SRAM drivetrain is all performance, featuring the snappy X-7 shifters, front and rear derailleurs
* Pondo's long top tube reduces the likelihood of wheelies during aggressive ascents; the long wheelbase adds stability and confidence to descents
* RockShox Dart 2 fork meets changing needs; run it plush (100mm travel) to buffer unyielding single track or lock it out for a stiff, efficient ride
* SRAM drivetrain is all performance, featuring the snappy X-7 shifters, front and rear derailleurs
Reviews
on August 22, 2009
Pros
Great bike for the $.
Great SRAM components.
Great SRAM components.
Cons
REI had some issues with the SRAM bottom bracket/crank arm combination they used on the Ponderosa. The crank arm would come off out of no where. It is a warranty issue and is covered by SRAM via your local REI.
Review
I've owned two, so far. Even bought a used, newer model, at an REI Garage Sale. I installed the newer componentry onto my old frame, since the garage sale bike was WAY too big for me. It has worked out perfectly.
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