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Novara Strada Bike - 2009
#24
based on 11 reviews
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Category Average
$969.93
from 1 storePros
Cons
- Uncomfortable seat (9)
- Brakes could be better (1)
- Color (1)
- Heavy (1)
Best Uses
- Exercising (9)
- Casual riding (8)
- Serious training (6)
- Climbing (4)
- Commuting (4)
- Racing (2)
- Touring (2)
- Long rides (1)
- Moderatefast club ride (1)
- Supported touring (1)
Where to Buy
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Outstanding 9.1
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Novara Strada Bike - 2009 Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[28 of 28 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
A Bike that disappears below you
"Bottom line: This is a joy of a bike to ride. This is one of those bikes that just disappears underneath you and feels like an extension of your body. It's lightweight and responsive, yet never 'twitchy.' I bought this bike for supported touring (DALMAC) & centuries. The bike is velvety smooth with its carbon fork & seatstays. I'm not a racer, but this bike could do an OK job racing, although it's not the a..." Read Full Review »
Apr 19, 2009 by girlietruck
Great on paper
"I was very excited about this bike - 105 comp set, carbon fork and seat stay. From my perspective this bike is better on paper than in real life. The frame is heavy considering it is made from aluminum and carbon. Geometry was awkward for my body sizing. Tried the medium and a large. The large was too big and the medium was too small. I went with the medium thinking we had it fitted at the store. [...] A..." Read Full Review »
Sep 07, 2009 by kris
Displaying 1 - 5 of 11 Reviews
[28 of 28 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Strada Bike - 2009 Review
A Bike that disappears below you
- Absorbs Shock Well
- Comfortable
- Good Geometry
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- More »
Pros
- Color
- Uncomfortable Seat
Cons
- Casual Riding
- Serious Training
- Supported Touring
- Touring
Best Uses
"Bottom line: This is a joy of a bike to ride. This is one of those bikes that just disappears underneath you and feels like an extension of your body. It's lightweight and responsive, yet never 'twitchy.' I bought this bike for supported touring (DALMAC) & centuries. The bike is velvety smooth w …" Read Full Review »
- Avid Cyclist
[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Strada Bike - 2009 Review
Awesome bike!!!
- Fast
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Responsive
Pros
- Uncomfortable Seat
Cons
- Climbing
- Commuting
- Exercising
- Racing
- Serious Training
Best Uses
"This is a great all-around bike. Originally, I was mountain biker all the way, but this bike has completely changed that. I am a spandex wearin roadie now. The bike has very good components, it's light and fast, and it takes a beating. I use it for everything: commuting, long rides, and training …" Read Full Review »
- Avid Cyclist
[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Strada Bike - 2009 Review
Excellent bike, great value!
- Absorbs Shock Well
- Fast
- Good Geometry
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- More »
Pros
- Uncomfortable Seat
Cons
- Casual Riding
- Commuting
- Exercising
- Serious Training
- Touring
Best Uses
"If you're looking for something one step above entry level road bikes, this bike has excellent components for the price, especially if you catch it during a sale.
The seat is a bit on the firm side, but gel shorts help. I might upgrade the seat in the future.
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- Avid Cyclist
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Novara Strada Bike - 2009 Review
Wonderful!
- Comfortable
- Fast
- Good Geometry
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- More »
Pros
- Uncomfortable Seat
Cons
- Casual Riding
- Climbing
- Commuting
- Exercising
- Serious Training
Best Uses
"I am a huge Trek fan and was set on buying one.
This frame fit me better, it had better Shimano 105 componets at half the price.
1 week in of ownership & over 300 miles and I could not be happier. I do not race & have no idea how this would be for that.
I like to ride miles, up & down hills wit
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- Avid Cyclist
Novara Strada Bike - 2009 Review
Great Bike
- Comfortable
- Fast
- Good Geometry
- Good Looks
- Handles Well
- More »
Pros
- Brakes Could Be Better
- Uncomfortable Seat
Cons
- Casual Riding
- Exercising
Best Uses
"Great bike. Wanted a road bike so I moved up from a Trek 7.3. Shopped and rode many bikes - Cannondale, Fuji, Trek, Scott, Giant, Scattore and others. There is a lot of discounting in the market, but I thought the price for this bike was fair, especially with REI's name behind it. The 105's shif …" Read Full Review »
- Avid Cyclist
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