Built for women, our 27-speed Novara Carema has a sport geometry, Shimano Sora drivetrain and a vibration-damping carbon fork that make it ideal for a century as well as club rides and fitness.
Wheel Size
700c
Number of Gears
27 gear(s)
- Aluminum frame features shaped seatstays and top tube for enhanced comfort and performance; tapered head tube improves strength and handling precision
- Carema geometry is optimized to offer a comfortable, women-specific fit
- 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
- Updated Shimano Sora shifters and derailleurs offer responsive shifts throughout the 27 gears, even when in the drops, enabling you to spin the right gear for the grade
- Tektro long-reach caliper brakes offer fender clearance and deliver dependable braking power
- Eyelets for fenders or a rack let you outfit the Carema for wet-weather or commuting performance (fenders or rack sold separately)
- Replaceable rear derailleur hanger helps extend the usable life of the frame
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
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- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Road Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | 6061 aluminum |
| Fork | Novara carbon |
| Crankset | FSA Vero triple, 50/39/30 |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA PowerDrive |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-950 11-26, 9-speed |
| Number of Gears | 27 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Rim |
| Brakes | Tektro R359 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | Weinmann DPX |
| Front Hub | Joytech, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Joytech, 32h |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Freedom Racine Sport 700x25 |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Novara Alloy |
| Stem | Novara Alloy |
| Seat Post | Novara Alloy |
| Saddle | Velo VL-2071 |
| Pedals | Sold separately |
| Headset | Tapered 1 1/8 / 1 1/4 internal |
| Chain | KMC Z99 |
| Weight | 22.6 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Women's |