Novara Media Newsroom 2012

The Transfer One is a streamlined, single-speed roadster with a coaster brake, a handy rear rack and plenty of cruisin' style. Ideal as a grocery-getter, commuter and all-around cruiser.

Cruise the campus, commute to work or ditch the car for a summer of fun—this is the bike that does it all and keeps you coming back for more. A smooth-riding, sturdy steel frame, burly tires and 24 speeds make even the most mundane errand run feel like a joyride.

The Novara Fusion is a smart approach to transportation. With a commuter-friendly build that includes lights, fenders and a rack, it's ready to help you bike your drive!

If smooth ride had a middle name, it would be Gotham. The Gates® CDX belt-drive system silently spins around a NuVinci N360 Continuously Variable Planetary (CVP) drivetrain. Together the components make Gotham what may be the quietest ride on city streets.

Commute to work or take a weekend ride—this Novara bike has a sport-road geometry and a flat bar for a relaxed pedaling position. Components like the lightweight carbon fork and 27‑speed Shimano drivetrain help the Express maintain cruising speed mile after mile.

Commute to work or take a weekend ride—this Novara bike has a sport-road geometry and a flat bar for a relaxed pedaling position. Components like the lightweight carbon fork and 27‑speed Shimano drivetrain help the Express XX maintain cruising speed mile after mile. (Express XX is a women-specific bicycle.)

Designed for those wanting to ride for fitness and fun, the Divano easily handles a century as well as club rides and commuting. The secret is sport geometry, which provides a more relaxed riding stance and stable handling while still cutting a sleek slipstream to enhance aerodynamic efficiency.

Designed for those wanting to ride for fitness and fun, the Carema easily handles a century as well as club rides and commuting. The secret is sport geometry, which provides a more relaxed riding stance and stable handling while still cutting a sleek slipstream to enhance aerodynamic efficiency.

This versatile road bike excels at club rides, charity rides and commuting—and most any road challenge. New for 2012, Strada has a stronger, stiffer alloy frame, a tapered head tube and carbon fiber fork, and a lighter, simpler-to-maintain, compact 2-ring crankset.

Designed for women, this do-it-all road bike has the same comfortable ride and component set as the men's Strada. For club rides, charity rides and commuting, it handles virtually any road tossed its way. New for 2012, Carema Pro has a stronger, stiffer alloy frame, tapered head tube, carbon fiber fork and a simpler-to-maintain, compact 2-ring crankset.

Built for barely-there roads and heavy loads, Novara's mountain-bike/touring-machine hybrid is equipped with easily maintained Shimano V-brakes and a design that allows disc-brake seekers to switch. For a more precise fit, size S has 26" wheels, while sizes M, L and XL have 700c wheels.

Built for the epic tour. A smooth-riding steel frame, a steel touring fork and fast-rolling yet sturdy tires and rims spin through days on the road while keeping you comfortable. New for 2012 is a 10-speed touring drivetrain for plenty of gear range to climb mountain passes and descend into deep valleys while reducing bike weight and simplifying maintenance.

Perfect for exploring trails, enjoying bike paths or rolling across campus, this entry-level, 21-speed mountain bike is loaded with solid value and performance. A sturdy aluminum frame, bump-absorbing suspension fork and versatile tires make the Portal comfortable on the trail, on city streets or pulling a trailer around the neighborhood.

Perfect for exploring trails, enjoying bike paths or rolling across campus, this entry-level, 21-speed mountain bike is loaded with solid value and performance. A sturdy aluminum frame, bump-absorbing suspension fork and versatile tires make the women-specific Pika comfortable on the trail, on city streets or pulling a trailer around the neighborhood.

Have a blast hitting the trail or singletrack with this value-loaded 29er. Its solid build includes a 80mm suspension fork to soak up bumpy rocks and roots, 27 gears to tackle steep switchbacks and snaky descents and disc brakes for dependable stopping power. With its 29" tires, calling it a day will be the hardest part of the ride.

Sporting performance-level components and a women-specific fit, the Bonita's nimble handling inspires more saddle time and longer trails. A cushy 80mm fork with lockout, 27 gears and disc brakes deliver dependable fun. And the new, updated frame incorporates the downtube ”S” bend found on Novara's big-rolling 29ers, a definite bump in the cool factor.

Novara's new smooth-riding 29er turns obstacles into sweet adventures. A butted steel frame, cushy suspension fork and disc brakes make this big-rolling ride all-day dreamy. The new 2x10 drivetrain simplifies shifting and shaves weight off the bike while delivering the gear range needed for off-road adventuring.

The Novara bike for easy rollers, Jaunt's “best-foot-forward” design lets riders pause to put feet down. This geometry also helps handle hills, a feat that ordinary boardwalk cruisers can't do.

The Novara bike for easy rollers, Jaunt's “best-foot-forward” design lets riders pause to put feet down. This geometry also helps handle hills, a feat that ordinary boardwalk cruisers can't do. The women-specific Jaunt XX features a narrower handlebar and overall dimensions scaled to fit women's proportions.

For a smooth, upright cruise that's as easy as, well, riding a bike, look no further than the women-specific Mia. Updated for 2012, this comfort bike provides easy on-and-off as well as a sweptback handlebar for a natural wrist position.

For a smooth, upright cruise that's as easy as, well, riding a bike, look no further than the Corsa. Updated for 2012 with a longer top tube and increased standover height, this comfort bike provides easy on-and-off as well as a sweptback handlebar for a natural wrist position.

Tackling roads or trails is Fiona's forte. Updated in 2012 with fresh colors and graphics, this women-specific bike is solid, sporty and fun. Twenty-four speeds, flat handlebar and combo 700c tires deliver nimble yet secure handling and fast-rolling fun over hills and through the flats.

Tackling roads or trails is Forza's forte. Updated in 2012 with increased standover height and fresh colors and graphics, these bikes are solid, sporty and fun. Twenty-four speeds, flat handlebar and combo 700c tires deliver nimble yet secure handling and fast-rolling fun over hills and through the flats.

Novara's Zipper allows little ones to scoot around on a bike and helps them learn to balance without worrying about pedaling. A perfect introduction to the fun and freedom of two wheels, the Zipper is designed for flat, even surfaces.

Novara's Zipper allows little ones to scoot around on a bike and helps them learn to balance without worrying about pedaling. A perfect introduction to the fun and freedom of two wheels, the Zipper is designed for flat, even surfaces.

This close-fitting polyester/spandex jersey is light and breathable.

Perfect for fitness riding, these nylon/spandex 8-panel road shorts have mesh side panels for ventilation and a gel-spot chamois to cushion sit bones, and are quick-drying for all-day comfort.

This lightweight nylon jacket is a value-conscious rider's solution to inclement weather.

Like the Express jacket, these pants offer breathable, lightweight protection from the elements.

Polyester/nylon/spandex-blend shell has front-facing panels that deflect drizzle and 60 mph winds.

Like the Headwind jacket, these pants have front weather-shielding panels.

Serious protection against weather, this shell is waterproof/breathable, windproof up to 60 mph, completely stretchy and loaded with reflective touches.

Like the Stratos jacket, these pants deliver solid weather protection.

Whether on the road, trail or bike path, this sleeveless polyester top keeps riders comfortable.

Body-hugging, nylon/spandex 8-panel road shorts are perfect for fitness riding. They feature a mesh back panel for ventilation and gel-spot chamois to cushion sit bones, and are quick-drying for all-day comfort.

This lightweight nylon jacket is a value-conscious rider's solution to inclement weather.

Like the Express jacket, these pants offer breathable, lightweight protection from the elements.

Similar to the men's Headwind jacket, this shell deflects drizzle and 35 mph winds.

Like the Headwind jacket, these pants have front weather-shielding panels.

Lightweight, quick-drying polyester shell has zip-off, easily stowable hood and sleeves that quickly transform the jacket into a light vest when conditions improve.

Serious protection against weather, this shell is waterproof/breathable, windproof up to 60 mph, completely stretchy and loaded with reflective touches.

Like the Stratos jacket, these pants deliver solid weather protection.

This sturdy, oxford nylon pannier transforms a bike into a cargo-transport machine for hauling books, a picnic lunch or a bag of groceries.

Sleekly designed and hungry for cargo, Gotham Panniers swallow everything needed to conquer the day. Sold as a pair.

This svelte, body-hugging pack is made for light and fast travel while still roomy enough to carry what you need for the day.

This easy-load pack hauls up to a 15" laptop (or 100 fl. oz. water reservoir), plus gear and clothing for work and play.