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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Gearing

    1995 Novara X-R has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Novara X-R.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1995 Novara X-RSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.

1996 Novara X-RSize Legacy reference · 42/32/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.3 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
1995 Novara X-R
1996 Novara X-R
Overview
Model Year
1995
1996
Brand
Novara
Novara
Model
X-R
X-R
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$450.00
$450.00
Colors
Blue spruce
Brown
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20"
14", 16", 18", 20"
Weight
27 lb
26 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly, MTB, main triangle / hi-tensile steel
Chromoly, double-butted, main triangle
Fork
Spinner
Spinner
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-400
Grip Shift SRT-400
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano STX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Dotek 3-piece, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-LP26
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten NWL-90K
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Dia-Compe 980 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Tektro 866A brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Tien Hsin TH-1150
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar
Hsin Lung alloy
Alico alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Alico alloy
Stem
Girvin Flexstem
Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle
Novara Sport
Viscount
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-264
Tahoma alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Kung Ten
—
Rims
Alex TP-18F, 36-hole
Alex alloy, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, straight gauge
Soon Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c Avocet Cross
700 x 38c Avocet Cross
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
72°
Seat-tube angle
73°
72°
Chainstay / rear center
439.4 mm
439.4 mm
Wheelbase
1059.2 mm
1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake
50.8 mm
50.8 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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