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Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011

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Think of our women's Novara Fiona as a sporty, all-purpose comfort bike that transitions from urban commuting to bike path joyrides to running errands with ease and, more importantly, comfort!

Relaxed frame geometry offers stable handling, and the flat handlebar places the rider in a comfortable, upright riding position
6061 aluminum frame is sturdy and responsive; step-through design facilitates easy mounting and dismounting
RST suspension fork provides 63mm of travel to get you over life's little bumps; you can lock it out when a firm ride upfront makes more sense
Drivetrain provides 24 smooth-shifting gears for an easy transition from steep climbs to fast and fun downhills
Tektro brakes and levers deliver reliable stopping power; integrated bell in brake lever alerts cyclists and pedestrians to your whereabouts
Height-adjustable stem facilitates a precise, comfortable fit
Kenda EuroTour tires and Alex ACE 17 rims provide a smooth-rolling ride for cruising efficiently along roads and bike lanes; reflective strips on tires increase visibility
Accommodates a rear rack and fenders fore and aft (sold separately), making the Fiona great for commuting or running errands
Velo Fast-Comfort saddle features memory foam for increased riding comfort
Specs are subject to change

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Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011 Specs

Specification

Description

Best use

Bike commuting & touring

Hybrid bike

Aluminum

6061 aluminum

Front suspension

RST, 63mm travel

Truvativ IsoFlow 48/38/28

Truvativ

SRAM X4

Shimano C102

SRAM X5

SRAM PG-830 11-30, 8-speed

Rim brake

Tektro V-brakes

Tektro alloy

ACE 17

Aluminum

700c

Kenda EuroTour 700x35

Flat bar

Aluminum flat

Alloy adjustable

Alloy microadjustable

Velo Fast-Comfort

Platform

Threadless

KMC Z-72

29.3 pounds

How we measure bike weight

Women's

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 Fiona Women's Bike - 2011 Customer Reviews

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Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011

4.6

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Attractive (8)
Handles well (8)
Great components (7)
Lightweight (7)
Durable (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting (6)
Road biking (6)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 9 customers

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Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

And I can wear a skirt to work!

By caitlin02140

from Cambridge, MA

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Great Components
Handles Well

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011:

I had no idea $100 would buy me this much more bike.

My 1-year-old Novara Corsa got stolen last month (my fault; accidentally left it unlocked overnight in an urban back yard) and to replace it I splurged a little on the Fiona.

The verdict? Worth it, 100 times over. The Corsa is fine, but the Fiona is better in every way. Brakes are better, gears change more smoothly, seat more comfortable, I love the handlebar extensions for changing wrist position... Plus I can ride it the 8-mile roundtrip to work in even a (not-too-narrow) pencil skirt. What more does a girl want?

I really do not deserve to have my carelessness rewarded with a nicer bike, but I *am* enjoying it!

As for size: I'm 5'6" inches, probably would have gone with the M in retrospect (I've been bike-commuting for 15 years, so I don't mind bending over some), but the S is fine, too.

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Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I love this bike!

By kateonthego

from White Salmon, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Durable
Great Components
Handles Well

Cons

Best Uses

Casual recreational
Commuting
Joyride
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011:

I repeat, I love this bike! I'm a casual/recreational rider but I live where there are a lot of hills - and this bike handles them nicely. The gear shifting is easy and smooth, the pull on the brakes steady and even, tires offer easy cruising, and the ease of locking out/engaging the front shock is much appreciated. The geometry of the frame makes it so comfortable - my arms and hands appreciate less weight thru them due to the more upright positioning - and I do like the step through womens frame. The seat seems comfortable enough. And, the water bottle holder on the handle bars is actually very convenient.

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Jul

2011

5.0

Love this Bike!!!

By Scolin

from Woodstock GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011:

After renting a bike at the beach I decided to upgrade my old bike (21 speed which I hadn't ridden in many years) to a 24 speed to help with the hilly road conditions where I live. I get up the hills, not real fast, and fly down the other side. It handles well and is great fun. I bought a Nantucket basket to carry my water, phone etc. I now have a couple of friends looking at the bike for themselves. I have had the bike for 2 months and put 70 miles on it. I will be 70 next month.

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Jun

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice bike, with some catches

By MeadowsMom

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult to mount water

Best Uses

Comments about Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011:

This bike is a great ride. Attractive, plenty of smooth shifting gears and versatile hybrid tires. A couple of annoyances keep me from giving it the highest rating. First off, it has no way to mount a bottle cage on the frame without an $8 adapter (from REI) that the techs even had trouble installing on my seat post. Also, love the step through frame but needed to buy a top tube adapter to carry it on my hitch rack.

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May

2011

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Smoooooth

By ironical8

from Boulder, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attractive Design
Lightweight
Maneuverability
Stops on a dime

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Leisure Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011:

Just moved to this uber-bike-friendly town and needed un velo. I researched online for hybrid bikes, one that could get me from here to there fairly speedily without being too cumbersome if I needed to load it onto a bus/car/the bike rack in the garage, etc. I was indeed swayed by the reviews on the the Fiona here on REI, but after test riding it at the store, I decided it's a great bike. Mind you, this is coming from someone whose last bicycle three years ago was a $99 Huffy from...uh...a "Ghetto" store. And I can't quite give it 5 stars since that is my only point of comparison - I didn't test ride other options after I'd tried this one out. By the way, I'm 5'4 and got the XS since it was already built. The associate said I could probably go up to the small, but this one works out just fine.

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May

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fastest of the Pack

By Red Gate

from Denver, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attractive Design
Handles Well
Lightweight
XS is perfect for petite

Cons

NO Water Bottle braze on

Best Uses

Bike paths
Commuting

Comments about Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011:

First ride was a blast! It was the first time in years that I was able to set the pace (including out pacing my 12 and 15 year old boys - I'm 42 and don't exercise). I'd previously had a 24" wheel mountain bike, so this is a far better fit for my typical use.

I did swap the seat from my old bike, so I can't speak to seat comfort. I haven't solved the water bottle problem yet and I have a front basket, so handlebar attachment may not work for me. That is my only real gripe. It would seem there is enough room on the upright that braze ons could have worked there.

I do like the handlebar extensions on longer rides - being able to change position helps keep my hands from becoming numb.

My main use is for a very short 5 min commute. I feel I've spoiled myself a bit with this Fiona which is suited to so much more!

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Apr

2011

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

My Fiona Adventure

By bikingbrenda

from Willow, Alaska

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight

Cons

None

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011:

I bought Fiona last month. I then put a rear rack, panniers and a rack bag on it and took it to France. We rode 232 miles in 6 days along roads and it was PERFECT! It was light, handled well, carried my packs fine. It could not have been better. It was my first nice bike and I was amazed with the shifting, the brakes and the front suspension. I was worried the tires would be too narrow, but they handled well on all surfaces.
I bought a kit at REI to mount the water bottle on the handlebars. I did not find the seat uncomfortable.
It does not have a bell integrated in the brake level as the specs state, but I added one.
I am a 60 yr old non-athlete and I was able to get my bike up and down train station stairs and escalators because it was so light.
The step through design is perfect for me. I have hip arthritis and normally have to lay a bike down to get on it, but this design was a dream.
It was easy to take apart and put together for travel.
I could not be happier with this bike. I think it is a very good value for the price. On top of all of the great function, it is really attractive.
I rode it 10 miles without panniers for the first time last week and I felt like I was flying!!

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Oct

2010

(16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I Love my Bike

By LBcycling

from Long Beach, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight
Shifts GREAT

Cons

No water bottle location

Best Uses

Beach bike paths
Commuting
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011:

I love my bike; this bike had everything I was looking for, except a water bottle holder. I purchased an aftermarket water bottle holder, which mounts on my handle bars. I find the seat comfortable, however others do not. The gears shift very fast and smooth. The front shocks lock easily for climbing hills and unlock for a very comfortable ride on streets.

I road several road & hybrid bikes prior to purchasing this bike, I knew I loved this bike after only a 5 minute test ride.

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Jun

2010

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Bike for Newbe

By DianaS

from Oxon Hill, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight

Cons

No place for water bottle
Uncomfortable seat

Best Uses

Bike Path
Dirt Trail
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Fiona Women's Bike - 2011:

I bought the Novara Fiona in March of this year, and it is my first serious bike. "I love this bike"! I use the bike for casual, recreation, and fitness rides. The flat handlebars and upright riding position takes the pressure off my back, and the step through makes it easy to get on and off the bike. It is lightweight, so I can mount easily it onto the bike rack. Just as important, though, it is a "beautiful" bike, and I get lots of compliments on its looks from other riders. Just thinking about the bike makes me want to go for a bike ride when I leave work.