Novara Buzz Bike - 2009

Cruise the streets. Ride to work. Hop a curb. The nimble Novara Buzz takes on busy city roads and campus pathways with ease. Kinesis 6061 aluminum frame combines mountain bike geometry with road bike tubing for a lightweight, heads-up ride that flies up and down city streets. Pinpoint chromoly straight blade fork with tapered legs takes the edge off of rough urban roads. Two forward chainrings and nine rear cogs create 18 speeds of versatility to conquer steep city hills and cruise country roads. Truvativ ISOflow crankset and Powerspline bottom bracket deliver high performance, whether you're grinding a steep hill or drafting a bus. SRAM X-7 Twister shifters sport a 1:1 actuation ratio and SRS technology for light, precise indexing; quick view indicator shows what gear you're in. Tektro IO mechanical disc brakes provide positive stopping power no matter the terrain or weather—great for navigating traffic on rainy days. Features puncture-resistant Vittoria Randonneur 26 in. tires mounted on lightweight, double-wall Alex TD24 rims, for speed, agility and durability. Allen bolt skewers help to prevent wheel theft while you are away from your Buzz. Just get on and ride, no fancy shoes required—platform pedals accommodate a variety of casual shoes. Muted graphics offer understated appeal without inviting theft. Specs are subject to change.