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Novara Strada Bike - 2013

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A bike of many talents, our Novara Strada® road bike brings speed, efficiency and value to your club, charity, commuting or casual rides along life's many roads.

Butted aluminum frame features shaped seatstays and top tube for enhanced comfort and performance; tapered head tube improves strength and handling precision
Fork boasts a tapered alloy steerer with a machined, 1-piece alloy crown for strength and stiffness where it counts; carbon legs help damp road vibrations and reduce weight
Shimano 105 shifters and rear derailleur offer high-end shifting performance and dependability without the price hike
Compact crankset and wide-ranging 12-30 cassette delivers the gearing versatility of a triple crankset without the weight or finicky shifting
Shimano long-reach caliper brakes offer fender clearance and deliver dependable braking power
Sturdy Weinmann rims, dependable Shimano hubs and Clement Strada 120 TPI tires provide smooth-rolling performance
Eyelets for fenders let you outfit the Strada for wet-weather or commuting (fenders sold separately)
Replaceable rear derailleur hanger helps extend the usable life of the frame
Specs on our Novara Strada road bike are subject to change

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Novara Strada Bike - 2013 Customer Reviews

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Novara Strada Bike - 2013

4.8

(based on 16 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Fast (15)
Responsive (15)
Lightweight (14)
Handles well (13)
Comfortable (9)

Cons

Uncomfortable seat (4)

Best Uses

Exercising (13)
Casual riding (11)
Commuting (7)
Serious training (6)
Climbing (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (9), Casual/ recreational (6)
- Was this a gift?:
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Jun

2013

5.0

All good!

By Homer31

from Dexter, MI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Exercising

Comments about Novara Strada Bike - 2013:

I am 6'1" (34" inseam) & got the XL & it fit me very well. I have been riding a hybrid & I was concerned about a rough ride from the Strada but was very pleasantly surprised. It rides & handles very well. The only learning curve is the brakes & shifter. I have to keep reminding myself to take my hands off of the comfy handle bar to reach down to the brake or shifters. The handle bar has a very comfortable flat spot on either side of the stem where you can rest your hands. Coming from a hybrid, I find this bike to be very fast and ez to pedal. Wish I had it last year when I did my first 54 miler. All joy & no complaints, so far.

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May

2013

4.0

Love this bike

By rmerling

from Odenton, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Climbing
Exercising

Comments about Novara Strada Bike - 2013:

I've put about 100 miles on this bike now and I am not disappointed with my purchase. The women's specific bikes don't quite fit me (5'10" 170lb) but the large in this men's frame was a perfect match. I love how responsive the shifting is and how easily I can maneuver this bike on corners. Compared to the last bike I was on, the Strada is much more lightweight and much easier to climb hills with. Overall this is a great entry level road bike for the price.

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May

2013

5.0

Awesome Road Bike for the Price

By Cyclist09

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Strada Bike - 2013:

I have been mountain biking on an nice entry level bike for several years and was interested in buying a road bike and getting into road cycling and triathlons. After doing considerable research and learning all about components and what not I decided to take advantage of one of REI's sales which included Novara bikes and after picking this one up I was sold.

It is lighter than the divano and has better components for not a huge price increase. Its responsive, fast and compared to other brands of similar component levels a much better deal. The seat is surprisingly comfortable even without padded shorts on.

I have only had this bike for a little over a month, but the rides I have taken it on so far have been fantastic. Excellent bike for the money.

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Apr

2013

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love it

By Backpacking Arizona

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Fast
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Brakes Could Be Better

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Strada Bike - 2013:

You definitely need to adjust the seat before riding it because the angle that it ships with is painful. Once I bought a pair of bike shorts and adjusted the seat angle I could ride for hours without any discomfort.

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Dec

2012

5.0

Great Bike

By Katlinbr

from Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Cost-benefits
Fast
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Strada Bike - 2013:

I hadn't purchased a really "good" bike since my 1969 Stingray so you gotta know I take a long time to make a smart purchase! I wanted a bike for two purposes: 1) cross-training 2) long distance rides. So far, the Strada has matched my needs.

Still getting use to the forward weighted pitch compared to the hybrid bike I have been riding for so many years and with each ride it feels better. I can't compare the Strada with anything else since I didn't demo other bikes but I'm very happy and unlike other reviewers I find the seat (so far) very comfortable.

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Jul

2012

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fine bike for the $

By ericp in NC

from Durham, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Comfy
Fabulous value
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive
Value

Cons

Trash the saddle

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Exercising
Serious Training

Comments about Novara Strada Bike - 2013:

Went from Trek 1990s MTB to this after 10+year layoff (family issues). This bike was a nightmare to obtain (would have been 3+ month backorder had not REI and I done some tricks to expedite).

This bike is VERY responsive. BTW I am 63YO and it makes me feel 10-20 years younger. It lets me accellerate rapidly, turn responsively, climb OK (I am fat) and descend blazingly (I am fat and fearless).

I do not baby this bike. I pedal hard 100% of time - uphill, downhill, flat. THIS BIKE IS FAST!!!

I got L. Should have got M. Am 5'10 (5'9 is L/M border but I have very long torso short legs).
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Even so, this bike FLIES!!! Can accelerate from 15mph to 20 in a few revs. Goes through turns very well - I have not yet found the limit. Ride is better than you would expect from an AL frame. This is my first AL bike. I became addicted to steel when AL meant Cannondale which meant major bum ache. This AL with C forks feels almost as good as steel with way less weight.

I LOVE this bike. Need to win lottery so I can quit work and spend more time riding!!!

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Jun

2012

5.0

My first road bike

By beccagr

from Henderson, NV

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Climbing
Commuting
Exercising
Serious Training

Comments about Novara Strada Bike - 2013:

This is my first bike and I love it. I wish that I had more knowledge about bikes to really be able to 'sell' it, but it has been a great bike. I haven't had any issues with the mechanics or comfort level. I have had the bike for about 2 months and have put about 1000 miles on it. This is going to be a great bike to continue to train with and to work towards my goal of doing triathlons.

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May

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Strata

By 20miler

from Chantilly, VA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Exercising

Comments about Novara Strada Bike - 2013:

This is my first bike. I bought it to exercise since my knees won't let me run anymore. I love it - great bike great exercise

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Apr

2012

(0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Well ...

By petvet

from NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Fast
Good Geometry
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Uncomfortable Seat

Best Uses

Exercising
Serious Training

Comments about Novara Strada Bike - 2013:

The seat is a killer. After only three rides I need an new seat desparatly. This is my second Novara. Same story. The bike over all is good and the REI spoils the whole thing whth few minor components. Shame

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Apr

2012

5.0

Strada is a great value for the price

By WildRanger

from Kirkland, WA

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Lightweight
Nice to look at
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting

Comments about Novara Strada Bike - 2013:

After careful deliberation of options available in my price range I chose the Strada. Very pleased with my choice. REI sales team were very supportive and knowledgable. It helped when the price went down by $200 about the same time I was ready to make the purchase

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