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    Novara Express XX Women's Bike - 2013

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    Get out and ride aboard our Novara Express® XX women's bike, a comfort-oriented speed machine that offers great versatility for all kinds of riding styles.

    • 6061 aluminum frame is strong and stiff, supplying quick acceleration and efficient power transfer; shaped seatstays and top tube enhance comfort and performance
    • 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
    • Flat handlebar positions the rider upright, thereby reducing the stress to hands, neck and back while also improving heads-up visibility
    • Bar ends help you stand over the pedals to power up steep ascents; platform pedals with toe cages let you wear everyday shoes while helping keep feet positioned on pedals
    • Shimano triple crankset and 9-speed cassette provide 27 gears to handle any grade
    • Shimano trigger shifters and derailleurs offer smooth, precise and dependable shifts
    • Linear-pull brakes ensure easy speed management
    • Shimano hubs are laced onto Weinmann rims and outfitted with puncture-resistant, smooth-rolling and reflective Vittoria Randonneur tires for all-around riding
    • Frame features eyelets for fenders or a rear rack (sold separately) for easy utilitarian upgrading
    • Replaceable rear derailleur hanger help extends the usable life of the frame
    • Specs on our Novara Express XX women's bike are subject to change

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    Novara Express XX Women's Bike - 2013 Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Bike commuting & touring
    Road bike
    Aluminum
    6061 aluminum
    Novara carbon
    Shimano Alivio, 48/36/26
    Shimano
    Shimano Alivio
    Shimano Alivio
    Shimano Deore
    SRAM PG-950 11-28, 9-speed
    27
    Rim brake
    Shimano BR-R450
    Shimano
    Weinmann DA19
    Shimano HB-2200-L, 32h
    Shimano HB-2200-L, 32h
    700c
    Clement Strada LGG, 700x32
    Flat bar
    Novara Alloy
    Novara Alloy
    Novara Alloy
    Selle San Marco Ischia
    Platform with toe cages
    Tapered 1 1/8 / 1 1/4 cartridge
    KMC Z99
    Unavailable pounds
    How we measure bike weight
    Women's
    Bike style
    Bike frame material
    Frame
    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 Express XX Women's Bike - 2013 Customer Reviews

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    Novara Express XX Women's Bike - 2013
     
    4.4

    (based on 5 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (5)
    • Handles well (5)
    • Lightweight (5)
    • Responsive (5)
    • Fast (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual riding (4)
      • Commuting (3)
      • Exercising (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (5)

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      5.0

      super lightweight and easy to ride

      By leex

      from Minneapolis, MN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Fast
      • Handles Well
      • Lightweight
      • Responsive

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Riding
        • Exercising

        Comments about Novara Express XX Women's Bike - 2013:

        This is my first 'nice' bike. I got it with the REI 20% coupon. I do the MS150 bike ride and wanted my own my own bike to ride instead of borrowing other people's fancy bikes.

        I use this bike for everywhere I go; around the city and on paved trails. It is extremely fast, handles great and is extremely responsive. I also love how light it is. I live on the 3rd floor and carry it up after every ride without a problem. The seat isn't the most comfortable but it isn't that bad either.

        My knowledge of bikes isn't the most technical but I can tell it rides smooth. I'd recommend this bike!

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        • No

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Not sure if I was ready for a road bike

        By Recently Retired Denise

        from Jacksonville, FL

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Fast
        • Good Geometry
        • Handles Well
        • Lightweight
        • Responsive

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Novara Express XX Women's Bike - 2013:

            Wanted to participate in group rides but not sure if I would feel comfortable and confident on a road bike. I have owned this bike for 30 days and have ridden in seven 32 to 35 mile group rides at 17 to 21 mph. Not only is this bike fun to ride but it is economical. The only negative is that the shade of white on the Novara decals do not match.

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            • No

            Comment on this review

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Have a screwdriver handy if you buy!

            By wet person

            from Washington DC

            About Me Commuter

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            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Fast
            • Good Geometry
            • Handles Well
            • Lightweight
            • Responsive

            Cons

            • Small Pieces Fall Off

            Best Uses

            • Casual Riding
            • Commuting

            Comments about Novara Express XX Women's Bike - 2013:

            Overall, I love this bike - it handles really well and is a great commuter. My only beef is that many pieces have fallen off in the 6 months I've owned it: front and rear reflectors keep coming loose, lost a pedal reflector, lost one of the toe clips after it came loose, and the other toe clip constantly needs tightening. Just a minor annoyance, but still a little strange. Be sure and get this bike when you have a 10% off REI products coupon.

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            4.0

            Great bike

            By RonnieSue

            from Greensboro, NC

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Fast
            • Good Geometry
            • Handles Well
            • Lightweight
            • Responsive

            Cons

            • Hard to attach a mirror

            Best Uses

            • Casual Riding
            • Commuting
            • Exercising

            Comments about Novara Express XX Women's Bike - 2013:

            Bought this bike after training/riding for about 3 months. Generally ride in the 25 mile distance with friends. Really enjoy the handling and speed of this bike and would buy again. Great entry price for a flat handled road bike.

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            • No

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            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great bike for many purposes

            By Jazzed in Alaska

            from Anchorage, AK

            About Me Avid Cyclist

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            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Commuter comfortable
            • Good for touring
            • Good Geometry
            • Handles Well
            • Lightweight
            • Responsive
            • Road friendly
            • Stylish

            Cons

            • Hard to add mirror
            • Needs special front rack

            Best Uses

            • Casual Riding
            • Climbing
            • Commuting
            • Exercising
            • Racing
            • Serious Training
            • Touring

            Comments about Novara Express XX Women's Bike - 2013:

            If you can only afford one road bike, this may be the one. It's comfortable for commuting but strong enough for touring. Before my two week tour in Italy I changed the grips to accomodate a mirror, added racks front & back and switched pedals. W/o add-ons the bike is extremely light and great for local races. This is now my most preferred bike.

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