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Novara Squadra Road Bike - 2009

★★★★★
5.0

based on 4 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.4

 

Pros

  • Fast (4)
  • Handles well (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Comfortable (3)
  • Responsive (3)
  • Good geometry (2)
  • Good brakes (1)
  • Good component spec (1)
  • High quality (1)
  • Shifts well (1)
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Cons

  • Bar wrap (1)
  • Cable routing (1)
  • White bar tape (1)

Best Uses

  • Serious training (4)
  • Racing (3)
  • Casual riding (2)
  • Climbing (2)
  • Exercising (2)
 
 
 

Provided by REI

If you're burning for race-level performance, you're ready for the Novara Squadra carbon bike—just add muscle and sweat for an incredible ride!

Specification Description
Bottom bracket FSA MegaExo
Brake levers SRAM Rival
Brakes SRAM Rival
Chain SRAM 10 speed
Crankset FSA Gossamer Compact 50/34
Fork C6 monocoque carbon
Frame C6 monocoque carbon
Front derailleur SRAM Rival
Front hub FSA Gossamer
Handlebar FSA Wing Compact 31.8mm
Headset FSA Orbit IS2
Pedals Sold separately
Rear cogs SRAM Rival 11-25, 10 speed
Rear derailleur SRAM Rival
Rear hub FSA Gossamer
Rims FSA Gossamer
Saddle San Marco Ponza
Seat post FSA SL-280 with 25mm setback
Shifters SRAM Rival
Stem FSA OS-190 31.8mm
Tires Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick 700x23c

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Novara Squadra Road Bike - 2009 Reviews

 

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[17 of 17 customers found this review helpful]

Novara Squadra Road Bike - 2009 Review

Excellent value, great quality

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Fast
  • Good brakes
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • Bar wrap
  • Cable routing

    Best Uses

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

"This bike is excellent! I have about 50 miles on mine so far, and I must say that the first things I noticed were the instantaneous power transfer and the agility. Going over the road, the carbon smooths out the bumps and makes the road just a little bit more fluid and comfortable, but the BB remain …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 6 2009
Fusatia
Fresno, CA
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  • Competitive Cyclist
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Novara Squadra Road Bike - 2009 Review

Groovy

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Fast
  • Good component spec
  • Good Geometry
  • Handles Well
  • More »

    Cons

  • White bar tape

    Best Uses

  • Climbing
  • Racing
  • Serious Training
 

"Just got mine as a graduation present. Only have about 50 miles on it. [$]. I test road the fuji team rival, the scattante carbon, and a GT. This had the best component spec with the 09 rival. It is awesome. I love the compact handle bar, very comfortable to ride in the drops with. I am 5'7" and …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 19 2009
xc-tlc
Denver, CO
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  • Avid Cyclist
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Novara Squadra Road Bike - 2009 Review

One nice bike!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Fast
  • Good Geometry
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Riding
  • Exercising
  • Serious Training
 

"This is a review of the 2008 model I purchased just before the 2009 model came out. Only differences are minor components and an 'ergo' bar. I used this bike in the 30th STP. No problems whatsoever. Accelerates like there is no tomorrow and stops on a dime. Smooth, responsive ride, with no unne …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 28 2009
ozone
Sammamish Plateau
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Novara Squadra Road Bike - 2009 Review

Solid performer

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Fast
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • Responsive

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Racing
  • Serious Training
 

"I've owned my Squadra for 14 months. I regularly take my Squadra on 20+ mile rides.



The bike is so fast, very stable, and has given me no serious problems (during my first week, the master chain broke, but the REI mechs fixed it for free).



I will buy another in a couple of years and keep th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 16 2009
Abu Cooper
Seaside, CA
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