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Novara Divano Bike - 2012

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A road-ready steed, our Novara Divano bike balances great performance with value, offering Shimano Sora components and a comfortable, efficient ride for everyday adventures.

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 1-piece alloy crown for strength and stiffness where it counts; carbon legs help damp road vibrations and reduce weight
Shimano Sora shifters and derailleurs offer responsive shifts throughout the 27 gear combinations, enabling you to spin in the right gear for the grade
Tektro long-reach caliper brakes offer fender clearance and deliver dependable braking power
Eyelets for fenders let you outfit the Divano for wet-weather or commuting performance (fenders sold separately)
Replaceable rear derailleur hanger helps extend the usable life of the frame
Specs on our Novara Divano road bike are subject to change

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Novara Divano Bike - 2012 Customer Reviews

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Novara Divano Bike - 2012

4.0

(based on 8 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Handles well (7)
Lightweight (6)
Responsive (6)
Fast (5)
Comfortable (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Exercising (8)
Casual riding (6)
Commuting (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (4), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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May

2013

4.0

Great Bike!!

By NAC23

from Valdosta, GA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Exercising
Racing

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2012:

I am in training for my first TRI and this bike has been a great training tool. Its a joy to ride. Seat is firm but everything else on the bike is great.

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May

2013

4.0

Great deal for a great bike

By Anonymous100

from Richmond, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Fast
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2012:

This is my first road bike I've ever owned, and so far I have had it for a month and love it! It's super light-weight, compared to any bikes I've owned in the past. I am a 5'8" female in my 20's and was fitted for a medium men's bike. I preferred the look of the male bike over the female version. I'm excited to get on the bike and ride further than 10 miles at a time, that'll be the true test of comfort in the ride.

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Mar

2013

4.0

Fast and Agile

By calvinmcm

from Greenville, SC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Gears Could Be Better

Best Uses

Beginner Races
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2012:

Great bike for a starter who is interested in racing, but not willing to drop $2k on a road bike. The gears leave something to be desired, but overall it is a fantastic deal for the price!

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Sep

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great entry-level bike

By Old Dave

from Tumwater, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good Geometry
Handles Well
Responsive

Cons

Uncomfortable Seat

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2012:

I am not a bike expert, though I list myself as an avid cyclist - I have been avid for two months since I got my Divano. I am an active, 62 year old retiree. I have put 500 miles on the bike, mostly on 20- to 30-mile rides. The Divano rides comfortably and handles nimbly and predictably. The components work as expected. My only complaint is with the saddle. I cannot find a comfortable position. I plan to replace it with a better one soon. All-in-all, however, I love my bike and am very happy with the purchase.

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Aug

2012

(3 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Solid bike, but not worth the price

By JNUGS

from Santa Barbara, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Handles Well

Cons

Heavy
Poor geometry

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2012:

Don't get me wrong- it's not a bad bike. The components are decent, and the bike rides smoothly. However, it's heavier and slower (more drag) than my specialized road bike which cost me 1/3 as much. Not too impressed with Novara.

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Jun

2012

(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

First Bike - Excellent Choice

By EB 17

from Detroit, MI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Uncomfortable Seat

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Exercising

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2012:

This is my first road bike purchase, so take my input as you see fit.

I compared different brands and varying levels and decided to purchase this bike during the annual sale. Saved a little bit of money, but had planned on it regardless. Comparing the parts to others, for the price, this bike although not "name" brand, had better parts for less.

I've put about 50 miles on it, not many, but no complaints. I did have to take it in for some tweaking so I could shift to the higher gear, but from what I have read, that is to be expected. (I'm just not knowledgeable enough to do it on my own yet)

As stated, first road bike, and I did topple over once. It lossened the brake lever. I took it into the shop and they fixed it relatively quickly and for next to nothing. Plus, they did not make me feel like an idiot for falling.

I ride on average between 40 minutes and an hour and do notice close to the hour mark, that my bottom does start to notice it. I do wear biking shorts, which aids, but I do forsee purchasing a seat in the future. Still, although it is a little uncomfortable, it really is nothing that I absolutely have to replace.

Great bike for the price that I forsee lasting a while and allowing me to develope as a rider.

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Jun

2012

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Decent Starter, Minimal Components

By HeavyDiaper

from Austin, TX

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Fast
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Poor Components

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Exercising

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2012:

I've had this bike for about a month now and I'm fairly pleased with the purchase. I use the bike for commuting (7 miles round trip) and traing for a tri. I think the bike is all-around pretty nice, but the components and shifters just feel cheap. When I commute, downshifting is a pain because it's almost always skipping gears Or getting stuck and then giving you a major shift shock. My first real upgrade will be new components.

Other than that this bike is a pretty solid road bike starter, without killing the checkbook. I probably wouldn't buy it again for curiosity of what else there was out there in the same price range but I definitely would recommend it to a friend who was just getting into cycling.

Be warned, this bike can only be bought online and then must be built in-store. Apparently REI uses 20 different vendors for parts and these bikes get on back order very easily. I ordered mine April 15th, and I took it home May 22nd. Absolutely horrible experience buying a bike from REI and I will never buy another from them, or get any service done other than the free initial tune up.

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Apr

2012

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A reliable performer

By Steve

from San Jose, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Exercising
Serious Training

Comments about Novara Divano Bike - 2012:

I have had my Divano for several years. I consider myself to be a serious but casual rider. I don't ride during the week but try to get 40-50+ miles on the weekends. I have ridden two Century rides and numerous metric centuries on my Divano. The bike has proven to be a great performer. I purchased it using my dividend and took advantage of the 20% off sale. The Divano has proven to be a great value. I brought it in a few times for tune ups and the techs are extremely helpful. This is my 3rd Novara bike and I would definitley recommend them.