New Old Stock 2009 Novara Randonee 52 at REI in LA.
05-10-11, 10:12 PM
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New Old Stock 2009 Novara Randonee 52 at REI in LA.
I was on tour last week and had to stop in the Manhattan Beach (Rosecrans Ave.) REI for something. I was amazed to find a 52cm Randonee (the green one, the last one they sold before discontinuing them) right there in the bike rack. And, it was $799. And they either are about to have or just had a 20% off for members sale. (I can't remember when the saleslady said it was, as I was just starting my tour and am just getting back to civilization.)
Anyway, no affiliation, but if you liked the old Tiagra STI version of the Randonee, I doubt there are many new ones left in the world.
Anyway, no affiliation, but if you liked the old Tiagra STI version of the Randonee, I doubt there are many new ones left in the world.
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05-31-11, 05:11 PM
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Got my '09 Randonee (brand spanking new from REI fresno) for only $599 +tax. 
It's their last old stock that fit my size :-) The moss green color has grown on me somehow, haha. Very comfortable and "sure footed" bike compared to my other two rides (thanks to the steel frame/fork and wider tires?).
It's their last old stock that fit my size :-) The moss green color has grown on me somehow, haha. Very comfortable and "sure footed" bike compared to my other two rides (thanks to the steel frame/fork and wider tires?).
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By the way, there are still 2 left with the same $599 clearance price. A Medium and XS (extra small) at the Fresno store if anyone is interested. The 2010 are also on sale at $709 and has a better dark blue color. But I liked the full Tiagra grupo (including hubs, etc) on the 2009 (and cheaper price), that's why I picked it.
Review Here:
https://www.bicycletimesmag.com/node/80261
Review Here:
https://www.bicycletimesmag.com/node/80261
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