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Key differences

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

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 1996 Novara Arroyo is Kids; 1995 Novara Arroyo is Mountain.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1996 Novara ArroyoSize Legacy reference · 48/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest4.36:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear27.9 mph

Uses front tire 24×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

1995 Novara ArroyoSize Legacy reference · 38/32/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.45:1Total range403%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear22.1 mph

Uses front tire 24×1.95; 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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Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
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Specification
1996 Novara Arroyo
1995 Novara Arroyo
Overview
Model Year
1996
1995
Brand
Novara
Novara
Model
Arroyo
Arroyo
Bicycle Type
Juvenile
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$310.00
$295.00
Colors
Light blue
Red
Sizes
Boys 14.5"
Boys 14.5"
Weight
26.5 lb
26 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded aluminum
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle
Chromoly, MTB
Fork
Spinner
Spinner
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus C90
Shimano MJ-II
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-100
Grip Shift SRT-100
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull
Shimano Altus C90, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Altus C90
Crankset
Dotek 3-piece, 24/34/48 teeth
Shimano MJ-II, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-CT91
—
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG 50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten NWL-85P w/clips & straps
Fasten NWL-85M w/ toe clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 862A brakes, Tektro 360P levers
Shimano MJ-II brakes, Shimano Tourney levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Tien Hsin
1" Tien Hsin TH-301
Handlebar
Alico alloy
Hsin Lung alloy
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Alico
Hsin Lung chromoly
Saddle
Viscount
Novara Sport
Seatpost
Tahoma alloy
Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Kung Ten
Rims
Alex alloy, 36-hole
Alex VP-20, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
24 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1040N
24 x 1.95" Maxxis
Wheel Size
24" wheels
24" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
72°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
419.1 mm
419.1 mm
Wheelbase
993.1 mm
993.1 mm
Fork offset / rake
45.7 mm
45.7 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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