Novara (company)
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Novara, was the
REI. The brand was introduced in 1983 and was headquartered in Kent, Washington.[1] Novara bikes are designed in house; outsourced for manufacturing, then finished by REI.[2]
The Novara brand was also used for REI's line of cycling clothing[3] and accessories.[4]
Since 2008, REI has settled both in and out of court with an undisclosed number of individuals who suffered injuries while riding Novara bicycles.[5]
In 2016, REI announced the Novara line would be discontinued.[6]
Models
Types with model amount in parentheses.
- Kids' Bikes (13)[7]
- Novara Pulse
- Ponderosa 24"
- Tractor 24"
- Moxie 24"
- Duster 6
- Pixie 6
- Duster Single Speed
- Pixie SS
- Stinger 16
- Firefly 16"
- Stinger 12"
- Firefly 12"
- Afterburner SS Single-Speed Trailer Bike
- Road Bikes (7)[8]
- Verita
- Strada
- Carema Pro
- Novara Divano
- Novara Carema
- Novara Express
- Novara Express XX
- Novara Trionfo
- Novara Zeno (650C)
- Touring Bikes (2)[9]
- Randonee
- Safari
- Recreation bikes (6)[10]
- Forza
- Fiona
- Corsa
- Mia
- Jaunt Bike
- Jaunt XX
- City Bikes (5)[11]
- E.T.A.
- Novara Buzz
- Novara Buzz One
- Novara Fusion
- Novara Gotham
- Novara Transfer
- Mountain Bikes (6)[12]
- Ponderosa 29
- Tupelo 29
- Tupelo 27.5
- Matador 29
- Bonanza
- Bonita
- Portal
- Pika
- Novara Method 1.0
- Novara Method 2.0
References
Specific references:
- ^ "REI Announces its Exclusive 2011 Novara Bicycle Line - Mainline Collection Covers a Continuum of Distances". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "Review: Novara Randonee: It's a Wrap | Bicycle Times Magazine". Bicycletimesmag.com. 2009-11-19. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "Novara Cycle Clothing at REI.com | 100% Satisfaction Guarantee | Free Shipping to REI stores". Rei.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "Cycling: Novara Gear at REI.com | 100% Satisfaction Guarantee | Free Shipping to REI stores". Rei.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "Iconic Seattle company facing disturbing accusations". KOMO news. 2013-05-21. Archived from the original on 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
- ^ REI to replace Novara bike brand with new brand, Co-op Cycles
- ^ "Novara kids' bikes, boys' bikes and girls' bikes at REI". Rei.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "Novara road bikes at REI". Rei.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "Novara touring bikes at REI". Rei.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "Novara recreation bikes for comfort cruising at REI". Rei.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "Novara urban bikes for commuting and urban riding at REI". Rei.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "Novara mountain bikes, 29ers and trail bikes at REI". Rei.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
General references:
- King County Rolls Out Green Bike Program from The Stranger, August 27, 2008
- Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Choosing a Bike - Mid Range Tourers from the Adventure Cycling Guide (UK)
- Review: Novara Randonee: It's a Wrap from Bicycle Times magazine
- Kiplinger's Personal Finance August 2002, page 75
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