2014 Novara Randonee
04-09-14, 01:20 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 241
Bikes: Cannondale Slate; Crust Evasion
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 99 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
2014 Novara Randonee
Just finished my first short ride on my new Randonee beyond the test ride I did at REI. Granted it was only 7 miles, but this thing rode better than I could have imagined it would. I haven't ridden on the road in over 20 years, so I was a little nervous, but this bike handled wonderfully. Responsive, stable, comfortable... The saddle was even perfect. I was expecting to have to put a Brooks on it and I still may once I get more mileage under my belt, but for now I'm extremely pleased with everything just the way it is.
Last edited by rickyk76; 04-09-14 at 01:41 PM.
)
04-09-14, 10:41 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: St. Louis area
Posts: 372
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I just picked one of these up a couple weeks ago (yay, REI 20% off coupon!). Because of bad weather and excessive business travel, I've only managed to get one short 15-mile ride in (besides the test drive behind the REI store) but I was very happy with how the bike felt. I did swap out the stock saddle (felt like a steel wedge) for a Selle Anatomica from another bike, added a spare set of Candy pedals, and off I went. The ride was very comfortable. I was looking for a touring-capable bike that I could easily ride long distances without feeling beat up, and I think this may be it. The bar-end shifters do take some getting used to after STIs, though...
04-10-14, 03:56 PM
#4
Senior Member
I have been touring on a Randonee since 2008. It's a great bike.
04-10-14, 04:13 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Seattle
Posts: 184
Bikes: Novara Randonee/DRZ400S
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I just purchased a randonee for my daily commute, I REALLY like this bike. Like the OP the seat looked like a no go, but it is actually very comfortable.
04-11-14, 02:20 PM
#6
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have a 2013 Randonee that is great. I swapped out the stock saddle as well for a Fizik. Very comfortable for a tall rider (XL frame). we should post some pics of our randonees in the thread!
04-16-14, 06:22 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: wisconsin
Posts: 99
Bikes: Miyata 610 , Schwinn circuit, Bianchi C2C, Quattro Assi , 87 Trek 1500, Felt F1X, Burley duet, LHT and a few more
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
How do you get 20% off ? We are members , but never hear of any deals . Thanks , Frisky
04-16-14, 07:58 PM
#8
Member
Go into a store and talk with them. They send out e-mail and written catalogue notices by s-mail. Have you moved and or changed your e-mail since you signed up? Maybe they just need an update.
04-16-14, 10:40 PM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 2,468
Bikes: Co-Motion Cappuccino Tandem,'88 Bob Jackson Touring, Co-Motion Cascadia Touring, Open U.P., Ritchie Titanium Breakaway, Frances Cycles SmallHaul cargo bike. Those are the permanent ones; others wander in and out of the stable occasionally as well.
Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 427 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 339 Times
in
229 Posts
04-17-14, 10:22 AM
#10
Full Member
Nice Bike!!! Congratulations!
04-17-14, 11:32 AM
#11
already soaked
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 286
Bikes: 2011 Surly Crosscheck, 2014 Novara Randonee
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 11 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Congrats man! I got one of these myself for my cross country tour coming up. It's a wonderful machine and very attractive:
04-19-14, 09:13 PM
#12
Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 25
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
They also post all over the website about it. I think they have them two or three times a year, and you can get %20 off one full price item and %20 off one outlet item.
04-20-14, 06:34 AM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Baltimore, Md.
Posts: 172
Bikes: Salsa Casseroll, Salsa Pistola, Surly 1x1, All-City Nature Boy
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
To date I know 3 people with these. Each has changed something on the bike. The seat, the tape brake pads but everyone of them love the bike. For the money you can't beat the bike. At 20% off it's an even better deal. REI is really a coop that tries to listen to their membership. Hell you can return anything if your a member. They don't carry everything but they do ok in the spring. Staff at my local REI tell me they sell every Novara Rando they get.
Last edited by egear; 04-20-14 at 06:36 AM. Reason: Dammed spell check
