Novara Method Full Suspension Mountain Bike

Type

Mountain bike

Brand

Novara

Frame Material

Aluminum

Medium size frame Only seen the trail twice in its life, always cleaned and stored. Purchased from REI $890 Novara Harmony suspension platform is a supple combination of a four-bar linkage, big bearings and a cold-forge main pivot  AN6 Method aluminum frame is the perfect combination of light, strong and stiff with the hydroformed downtube and Harmony rear end  Method's AN6 downtube is a beefy 2mm thick, oversized and double-gusseted to withstand downhilling stresses exerted up, down and side to side  4-Bar rear end harmonizes everything you want in full-suspension design to maximize traction, pedaling efficiency, control and comfort  Oversize cartridge bearings at every pivot point withstand twisting forces of aggressive trail use and improve aft stiffness for more precise steering  Plus, the low-friction pivot points transfer the hard jolts of the trail into the rear shock instead of the frame and up the rider's spine  Redesigned for 2007, the Harmony platform lets you increase maximum rear travel from 4.5 to 6 inches to suit your cross-country or downhill needs  Simply rebolt the rear shock to one of two mounting points on the rocker bar, and you're good to go, enjoying true all-terrain versatility in one bike  RockShox Revelation suspension fork delivers 100mm - 130mm of travel; U-Turn capable for quick external adjustments  Plus, Revelation's Motion Control damping senses when to flow and when to lock; tunable to user's desired level of efficiency  RockShox Ario rear shock makes short order of harsh terrain yet locks out efficiently when you require full pedal power  Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes provide sure downhill stopping power; 7-inch rotors enhance braking efficiency and heat dissipation  Get the gear you want when you want it; responsive SRAM shifters and derailleurs perform with exactness and alacrity  SRAM nine-cog cassette and Truvativ triple chainring crankset yield 27 speeds, for dancing up inclines, running back down and cruising the flats  Lightweight WTB LazerDisc trail wheels deliver all-terrain strength; they're mounted with sticky Geax Lobo Loco tires for durability and traction  Details make all the difference—the Wipperman 909 chain features the Connex link for easy shop maintenance and fast field repairs  WTB Speed Pure V Race saddle combines comfort and streamline contouring