The Novara Safari is an off-road touring hybrid with disc brakes. It can haul heavy gear on paved roads, dirt roads, no roads or all of the above. Wherever you're headed, it's ready to go.
- Double-butted chromoly steel frame offers great stability and strength under heavy loads, plus the reliably smooth ride quality that steel is known for
- Shimano 27-speed drivetrain is designed for ease of use and reliability with low maintenance; ideal for the loads and long distances of touring
- Microshift SL-A09 thumb shifters offer easy, intuitive shifting; custom-shaped handle bar supplies a wide range of hand positions
- Alex ATD 470 rims with Vittoria Randonneur tires offer reliable performance on or off road
- Comes ready to travel with a sturdy aluminum rear rack and accepts front racks
- Please note: gear load recommended not to exceed 250 lbs.
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Bike Commuting |
|---|---|
| Frame | Double-butted chromoly steel |
| Fork | Chromoly |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Crankset | Shimano, 48/36/26 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Octalink |
| Shifters | Microshift SL-A09 thumb |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shadow |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano HG4009, 11-34, 9-speed |
| Number of Gears | 27 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Brakes | TRP Spyke mechanical disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rims | Alex ATD 470 |
| Front Hub | Shimano Deore, 36h |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Deore, 36h |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Vittoria Randonneur, 700 x 48 |
| Tire Width | 48 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Trekking Bar |
| Handlebar | Novara aluminum |
| Stem | Novara aluminum |
| Seat Post | Novara aluminum |
| Saddle | WTB Pure V Race |
| Pedals | Sold seperately |
| Headset | FSA with turn limiter |
| Chain | Shimano Deore |
| Weight | 30.7 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |