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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

    1996 Novara Aspen has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Novara Aspen.

    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.

1996 Novara AspenSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

1997 Novara AspenSize Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
1996 Novara Aspen
1997 Novara Aspen
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
Novara
Novara
Model
Aspen
Aspen
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$395.00
$370.00
Colors
Black, Light Blue
Dark blue, Greenland
Sizes
15", 17", 19", womens 12", womens 13.5"
L, M, womens small, womens xsmall, XL
Weight
28 lb
27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Spinner
Spinner
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano AceraX
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-100
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing
Shimano Alivio top-swing
Rear Derailleur
Shimano AceraX
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Dotek 3-piece, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten NWL-90K
Victor VP-988
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 860A brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers
Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
Handlebar
Alico alloy
Alico A-110
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Tahoma Sonne IV
Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle
Viscount 2961
Viscount 9710
Seatpost
Tahoma DPG-100, 27.0 mm diameter
Tahoma DPG 100, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Shimano RM-40
Rims
Alex VP-20, 36-hole
Alex MP-19, 36-hole
Spokes
Soon Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1040N
26 x 1.95" Maxxis
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
72°
Seat-tube angle
72°
72°
Chainstay / rear center
429.3 mm
429.3 mm
Wheelbase
1051.6 mm
1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
50 mm
48.3 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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