Novara (company)

Novara headbadge consists of a lower case n in a circle.
Flyby Novara folding bike

Novara, was the private label brand of bicycles, apparel and bicycle accessories, that was exclusively available through the consumer cooperative 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]

  1. ^ "REI Announces its Exclusive 2011 Novara Bicycle Line - Mainline Collection Covers a Continuum of Distances". Prweb.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2010. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
  2. ^ "Review: Novara Randonee: It's a Wrap | Bicycle Times Magazine". Bicycletimesmag.com. 2009-11-19. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
  3. ^ "Novara Cycle Clothing at REI.com | 100% Satisfaction Guarantee | Free Shipping to REI stores". Rei.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
  4. ^ "Cycling: Novara Gear at REI.com | 100% Satisfaction Guarantee | Free Shipping to REI stores". Rei.com. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
  5. ^ "Iconic Seattle company facing disturbing accusations". KOMO news. 2013-05-21. Archived from the original on 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
  6. ^ REI to replace Novara bike brand with new brand, Co-op Cycles