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Novara Divano Bike - 2011

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The Novara Divano delivers comfort, quality and sportiness in a road bike that's great for your first century, commuting or just getting out there and riding for fun.

6061 aluminum frame is strong and fatigue resistant; sport geometry sets you more upright than race geometry, enhancing long-ride comfort
Kinesis carbon fork delivers solid steering and damps minor road vibrations, reducing harsh shockwaves traveling through hands, arms, shoulders and back
FSA Vero triple crankset features lightweight and durable cold-forged aluminum arms; ramped and pinned chainrings give crisp shifting and years of solid use
Triple chainrings let you storm hills, rocket descents and race flats; 9-cog rear cassette dials in resistance for cadence, wind or slope changes
Shimano Sora shifters and derailleurs are light and responsive and deliver the reliability you expect from Shimano components
Shimano long-reach brakes enhance tire clearance and accommodate fenders easily (fenders sold separately)
Features low-resistance Vittoria Zaffiro tires mounted on lightweight, smooth-handling Alex DA-22 rims
Elegant San Marco Ischia saddle is contoured and padded to support sit bones through long training rides
Platform pedals with toe cages let you wear everyday shoes while keeping feet secure on the pedals
Specs are subject to change

After its initial break-in period you might notice your bicycle performing less responsively than the day you brought it home. Not to worry, this is typical of all new bicycles and simply reflects that cables have stretched or their housings have seated themselves into final position. To keep running at peak performance, all REI bicycles come with a FREE warranty tune-up, which should be accomplished between the first 100-200 miles of riding or after the first two months if you're accumulating miles less quickly. Contact your nearest REI bike shop for details and an appointment for this important service.

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Novara Divano Bike - 2011 Specs

Specification

Description

Best use

Road cycling

Road bike

Aluminum

6061 aluminum

No suspension

Kinesis carbon

FSA Vero triple, 50/39/30

FSA PowerDrive

Shimano Sora

Shimano Tiagra 12/25, 9-speed

Rim brake

Shimano R450 long-reach

Shimano Sora

Alex DA-22

Joytech Alloy, 32h

700c

Vittoria Zaffiro 700x25

Drop bar

FSA Vero Compact

Kalloy 3D forged aluminum

Kalloy aluminum microadjustable

San Marco Ischia

Platform with toe cages

Integrated threadless

Shimano HG 53

23.6 pounds

How we measure bike weight

Unisex

Bike style

Bike frame material

Frame

Bike suspension

Fork

Crankset

Bottom bracket

Shifters

Front derailleur

Rear derailleur

Rear cogs

Number of gears

Brake type

Brakes

Brake levers

Rims

Front hub

Rear hub

Wheel size

Tires

Handlebar shape

Handlebar

Stem

Seat post

Saddle

Pedals

Headset

Chain

Weight

Bike weight

Gender

Novara Divano Bike - 2011 Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Novara Divano Bike - 2010

3.8

(based on 11 reviews)

73%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Handles well (9)
Responsive (9)
Comfortable (8)
Lightweight (8)
Fast (7)

Cons

Poor components (5)

Best Uses

Exercising (11)
Casual riding (10)
Commuting (7)
Serious training (6)

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- Avid cyclist (7)
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REVIEWS

Reviewed by 11 customers

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Jun

2010

(10 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

What Happened Novara?

By Alan Stevens

from Golden, CO

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Poor Components

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2010:

What happened to the Novara Divano? It used to be a great introductory model. Now it's become cheap and unreliable. I owned a 2006 Divano that came with full shimano tiagra components, ritchey stem and seatpost, tusk carbon fork, and shimano wheels. Now, every component of this bike has been down-graded. What a shame. Save your money and buy a cannondale or scott

Jun

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A steal for the price

By jcg

from Cherry Hill, NJ

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Exercising
Serious Training

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2010:

I have the 2009 version of this bike, and after putting 1000 miles on it I figured it was time for a review. In short, I love it. It's not perfect - mine isn't fond of shifting from the middle to highest chainring even after several tune-ups [...] and I broke a pedal after about 40 miles of riding, but it is comfortable, relatively quick, and I feel like the component package on it (mostly Tiagra, which seems to have changed) was a deal for the price. I have a Cannondale Road Warrior also that was more expensive, but I like my Divano much better. It is also beautiful in red.

Service and delivery comments:

Tune-ups from REI haven't been as good as I would like. I am taking it to another bike shop for the next one to see if the moderately reluctant shifting of the front chainring is a bike issue or a service one. I believe it's the latter.

Apr

2010

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This is a great Road Bike to start on!!

By Day Rider

from Landover , MD

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Responsive

Cons

Pedals are not good
Poor Components

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising
Serious Training

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2010:

I just purchased this bike and I am really impressed with it so far. This bike is just as good as a high end bike with the exception of the components. I use this bike to train with and it handles real well. You might want to change the pedals. This is a real good investment for the price. I also have the all carbon Novara and this bike handles just as good.

May

2011

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Never had a complaint

By Oh4sho

from Seattle, Wa

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Fast
Lightweight
Problem free
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Climbing
Commuting
Exercising
Racing
Serious Training

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2010:

I bought this bike about 3 years ago because I had a GT commuter bike and my buddy had this one and I could never keep up. I finally made the purchase and have fallen deeply in love with my Divano. I treat her right and she never has any problems. It's a rugged bike, I've crashed her several times and taught myself how to tune on her. The only problem I've ever had is when I first got her they didn't do a good job tuning her and she had all kinds of gear changing problems but a shop along the Burk-Gilman in the U-district fixed it up in about 5 minutes for free and it's been perfect ever since. She's fast as hell and a great deal. I take her on serious rides and she performs great, I can outride half the people out there riding their much more expensive bikes. I took her on the Seattle to Portland ride and she held up great. Bottom line this bike can do it all and I have never had a problem with it. I should mention though that since I bought it i think they downgraded the Tiagra shifters to Sora so I can't comment on that.

Sep

2011

(2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

undecided!!

By Just a beginner

from Lexington, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Poor Components

Best Uses

Exercising
Serious Training

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2010:

OK here goes, my first review ever and I feel I have to do this! I bought my Divano on Sept 2, 2011. I have been riding my hybrid on the road now for a long time and friends told me I had to get a road bike but I did not want to spend the money. Well REI had their big Labor Day sell and I ended up w/ a bike. The first day I rode it noticed it did not want to shift up to big sprocket(not sure what u call it) [...]So anyways I have the style bike again will try it if I still have same shifting issues I will return and start lookin all over again for a good road bike!! I think the bike is good but it is my first road bike so wat do I know. I do know I am makin my loops so much faster on a road bike verses a hybrid. And will continue to have a road bike!!!!

Apr

2011

(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

WAS a good bike

By Euphoria

from Salt Lake City, UT

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Handles Well
Responsive

Cons

Poor Components
PRICE

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Exercising

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2010:

This has been a good bike in the past but not worth the price. The components were much better 3 years ago on this model and cheaper too. I don't understand why this bike is more expencive for a lower quality bike than it once was. The gears are too poor for anyone who would like to get into cycling and it will only make them want to get a better one or upgrade components soon after or because of the bike decide they don't like cycling BUT I HOPE NOT! I would compare your options before buying this bike.

Aug

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Comfortable, responsive, quick ride

By lanthony

from Philadelphia, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Noisy Shifting

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising
Serious Training

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2010:

I ride for exercise. This is the fastest bike I've owned. I wish the gears shifted a little bit more smoothly and with less noise. Otherwise a nice buy.

Nov

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great commuter road-style bike

By eugener

from Eugene, OR

About Me Commuter

See all my reviews

Pros

Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2010:

I've been using this bike for a 8 mile roundtrip commute for the past 2 months -- and this bike has worked out great for me. This is an excellent commuter bike for those who like a road-bike style (i.e., faster commute). This is not a racing bike, and was never intended to be one. Frankly, I think several of the reviewers on here were expecting far more than they should, and I'm very glad I ignored them and bought the bike.

After 2 months my bike has been, overall, running very smoothly and I continue to enjoy the ride. I have had no problems with the shifters and brakes. I have noticed my chain is a bit noisy on some gears, and likely just needs adjustment. (I have not had a chance to get back to REI for the tune-up.) In my view the seat is only ok, not highly comfortable, but also not uncomfortable, at least for my commute.

If you are looking for a road-style bike for a daily commute, this will work out well. And remember, you're buying from REI, so if you buy it and disagree with me, return it. Good luck doing this with some other bike retailer.

Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Starter

By Ben the bike commuter

from Blacksburg, VA

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Comfortable
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2010:

I am 220 lbs, 5'5, and the Divano (size S) is my first road bike.

It handles decently. It shifts decently. It takes abuse. I am heavy, novice, and in the LA area, so I've given it some punishment. I've wiped out and I have hit many bumps I didn't see in time. I have put 2000 miles on this bike now. Not a single flat, 1 bent spoke (stick got into wheel).

People complain about the components, but its a decent combo and very usable if you keep everything clean and adjusted. I appreciate the balance between sturdiness over cost / components. If you want the lightest fastest bike, this isn't for you, but if you want sturdy and reliable, kinda light drop bar that gets the job done, then get this bike.

I love it.

Jan

2012

4.0

love my Divano

By nlenon

from Boulder City, NV

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Poor Components

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Climbing
Commuting
Exercising
Serious Training

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2010:

This is my first road bike and I bought it in March 2011. I upgraded my pedals to a set of titanium Shimano road racing pedals. Upgrading the pedals and shoes is a necessity for hills and long rides.

Most of my rides so far have been 8-15 miles, but I've done several 30 mile rides. This bike has been a great introductory road bike and the only complaints I've had have been some clicking with certain gear selections and some problems with shifters. A friend recently helped replace a shifter cable, and that has helped a lot. Well worth the money; perhaps someday I'll upgrade to a more expensive bike but this has been a great starter.