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Novara Corsa Bike - 2010

Item # 791143

$449.00

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Offering up an all-comfort, all-fun design, our Novara Corsa features a suspension fork and seatpost for a smooth ride, be it short commutes, quick forays to the market or heading to the park.

Comfort design places the rider fully upright, optimizing comfort and steering control as well as visibility in every direction
Suspension fork and seatpost smooth out bumps in the road; saddle features memory foam for the ultimate in cush and comfort
24 speeds are intuitively simple to use thanks to twist shifters; high-to-low gearing makes getting around hardly any effort at all
Easy-handling Corsa sports 700c wheels with combo tread tires to zip you quickly down the promenade or campus path
Accommodates fenders for protection from wet conditions and a rear rack for increased load carrying options (fenders and rack sold separately)
Kickstand keeps bike upright for hassle-free parking and storage
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 Corsa Bike - 2010 Specs

Specification	Description
Frame	6061 aluminum
Fork	RST suspension, 50mm travel
Crankset	SR Suntour 48/38/28
Bottom bracket	SR Suntour cartridge
Shifters	SRAM 3.0
Front derailleur	Shimano C051
Rear derailleur	SRAM X3
Rear cogs	SRAM PG-830 11-32, 8-speed
Number of gears	24
Brakes	Tektro Linear Pull
Brake levers	Tektro
Rims	Weinmann XTB-26
Front hub	Joytech, 32h
Rear hub	Joytech, 32h
Tires	Kenda fast comfort 700x40
Handlebar	Aluminum riser
Stem	Quill
Seat post	Aluminum suspension, 40mm travel
Saddle	Velo Comfort
Pedals	Comfort platform
Headset	Threaded
Chain	KMC HG-40
Gender	Unisex
Bike weight	Why we don't provide weights

Novara Corsa Bike - 2010 Customer Reviews

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Novara Corsa Bike - 2010

4.0

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Oct

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A Nice,Solid Bike

By Anchorage Rider

from Ride this bike in Az, Live in Alaska

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

Attractive Design
Bell Included
Chainguard Included
Durable
Great Components
Handles Well
Kickstand Included
Lightweight

Cons

Low Detail Manual Package

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Corsa Bike - 2010:

This Corsa is my third REI Novara, I have one older steel frame Corsa and a 5 year old XR used as a daily commuter. This Corsa shares several items with the XR and is a solid performer for several reasons.
The SRAM Grip shifters and rear derailleur is flawless and, if like previous 3.0 models, very long lived and reliable. A nice feature of the Gripshifter line is the ability to fine tune the cable tension while riding; especially with the 8 and 9 speed versions that need more precise control. The front Shimano C051 was smooth as well. I rarely shifted from the forward middle ring as there was enough power for mild hills at the low end and the combination of rider, position and wheel type/size made pushing over 20 mph a rare occurrence.
The suspension system of RST front forks, seatpost and 700 X 40 wheels is well matched for this 190 lb rider. I assume the seatpost is a PostModerne. It would be nice if the dealers could tailor the rate springs in the seat post to the riders preference; there are three types as best I know. The Novaras come with the middle rate model.
The manual lacked any component details, it was more a guide on concepts and general adjustment procedures.
The frame sizing system seems skewed; I am 5 feet 9 inches and found the Medium frame far too tall although I am in the listed height range for that frame size. A Small frame size fit much better so in store fitting may be essential for this bike. The seat adjustment range for nose up/down seems limited, at least in the field.
As with my other Novara road bikes of this wheel size/comfort riding posture/weight I find that the the small and large front chain rings are very nearly unneeded. The 8 speed cassette has more than enough range for flat and mild hill riding. The opportunity to use the 11 tooth cog is rare unless riding downwind/downhill or cross chaining to the small forward chain ring. I would like to see a single 38 tooth chain ring forward with a 9 speed, 12 - 32 cassette. The front shifter and extra chainrings could be eliminated for cost, weight, complexity and maintenance savings.
An unknown as to durability is the Joytech hubs. My XR has accumulated 9,000 miles on the original hubs, cassette, chainrings and bottom bracket so I hope for the same from this bike.
This Corsa came with a simple bell, a chainguard and a kickstand installed. Very nice touches that should be standard with most bikes.
Overall a very nice bike that rides well and easily. I rode 30 miles in a day on the bike paths and in the low hills around Scottsdale Az. and was not at all worn out in spite of being on the mend from a cold.