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History

In early 2009 I purchased the REI Novara Safari as a on/off road commuter. The Novara Safari for years has been a one of a kind fat tire touring bike. Only recently been joined by other manufactures in this genre. In 2009 the Large and XLarge sized bikes came with 29″ wheels, which was a huge selling point for me. I’ve upgraded many of the parts on the bike, including brakes, shifters, and handlebar. These small changes has made the bike more reliable and comfortable.

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Technical Specs

Frames
FRAME: 2009 Novara Safari
FORK: 2009 Novara Safari 29er
COLOR: Grey
SIZE: 20″
 
Wheels
RIMS: Alex Rims DP17 29″
HUBS: Shimano SLX
SPOKES: Double Butted
F. TIRE: Vicoria Randonneur 700×46c
R. TIRE: Vicoria Randonneur 700×46c
  SKEWERS: Shimano SLX
 
Components
SADDLE: WTB Pure V
SEATPOST: Novara
HEADSET: Novara
STEM: Easton EA70
HANDLEBARS: Easton Monkey Lite XC riser
  BARENDS: n/a
  GRIPS: Ergon GR2 Mag
 
Drivetrain
SHIFTERS: Shimano Dura-Ace + Paul Thumbies
F. DERAILLEUR: Shimano SLX
R. DERAILLEUR: Shimano SLX
CRANKSET: Truvativ FireX GXP
BB: Shimano
CASSETTE: Shimano 11-34t
CHAIN: Shimano 9 speed
 
Brakes
F. BRAKE: Avid BB-7
R. BRAKE: Avid BB-7
LEVERS: Avid Speed Dials
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