NOVARA Express - Medium frame - SLC
$50011/7/2023 0 view
Super low mileage, well maintained, upgraded Novara Express commuter / hybrid bike.
Bought this new when I was living in Vegas a couple of years ago and used it for a short commute to work, running errands, and some general exercise / exploration at various recreation areas outside of town (Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon, etc). I moved to Hurricane from Vegas and bought a nice mountain bike and a carbon road bike... and have rarely ridden this bike since. Paid about $800 for it originally.
Now I"m in SLC and just have too many bikes.
I upgraded the tires to Conti Gatorskins ($125) and added the rear rack ($50) and swapped out the original saddle for another that fit me better ($75). So the bike is actually better than it was new. (The 28mm tires are SO smooth....)
Maintenance-wise it needs nothing. It has a 3x9 drivetrain so it"s actually a pretty good all-rounder. I rode it up Emigration Canyon once just to see if I could and it was great. Had plenty of climbing and descending gears.
As shown on the sizing sticker on the frame, this bike is ideal for riders in the +/- 5"-6" to 5"-9" range.
Reply with any questions or to schedule a time to check out the bike in person. I"m in the 9th and 9th area.
Some original specs from the manufacturer if you"re into that:
Features
6061 aluminum frame is strong and stiff, supplying quick acceleration and efficient power transfer; shaped seatstays and top tube enhance comfort and performance
Fork boasts a tapered alloy steerer with a 1-piece alloy crown for strength and stiffness where it counts; carbon legs help damp road vibrations and reduce weight
Flat handlebar positions the rider upright, thereby reducing the stress to hands, neck and back while also improving heads-up visibility
Bar ends help you stand over the pedals to power up steep ascents; platform pedals with toe cages let you wear everyday shoes while helping keep feet positioned on pedals
Shimano triple crankset and 9-speed cassette provide 27 gears to handle any grade
Shimano trigger shifters and derailleurs offer smooth, precise and dependable shifts
Linear-pull brakes ensure easy speed management
Shimano hubs are laced onto Weinmann rims and outfitted with puncture-resistant, smooth-rolling and reflective Vittoria Randonneur tires for all-around riding
Frame features eyelets for fenders or a rear rack (sold separately) for easy utilitarian upgrading
Replaceable rear derailleur hanger help extends the usable life of the frame
*** Have never had one single issue with this bike. Just wipe it down now and then, lube the chain now and then, air up the tires, and start pedaling. Will last a lifetime.