Designed to seat you in an upright and comfortable position for city streets, scenic paths or commuting, the Novara Forza bike smooths out unexpected bumps with its shock-absorbing fork.
- Relaxed design puts you in a fully upright position, optimizing comfort and steering control as well as visibility in every direction
- Suspension fork provides 63mm of travel to smooth out rough roads; you can lock the suspension out when it isn't needed to increase control
- Flat bar puts your hands in a natural position to reduce strain
- 24 smooth-shifting gears let you spin easy no matter the terrain or grade
- Hydraulic disc brakes provide sure stopping power in any weather
- Comfort-oriented grips and bar ends help support hands
- Accommodates a rear rack and fenders front and back (not included), making the Forza great for commuting or running errands
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 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 | Recreational Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | SR Suntour Nex HLO, 63mm travel with lockout |
| Fork Travel | 63 millimeters |
| Crankset | Wheeltop, 48/38/28 |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-M310 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano FD-M191 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Acera |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano HG41, 11-34, 8-speed |
| Number of Gears | 24 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | PROMAX Solve hydraulic brake |
| Brake Levers | PROMAX Solve |
| Rims | GLM GX25 |
| Front Hub | Joytech, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Joytech, 32h |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Kenda Kick-Back, 700 x 40 |
| Tire Width | 40 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | PROMAX 6061 aluminum |
| Stem | PROMAX alloy |
| Seat Post | PROMAX 6061 aluminum |
| Saddle | Velo VL3315 |
| Pedals | VP platform |
| Headset | Feiman semi-integrated |
| Chain | KMC Z8 |
| Weight | 31.15 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |