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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. No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1997 Novara AlightSize 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.

1995 Novara AlightSize Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 14–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.00:1Total range350%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear20.8 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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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
1997 Novara Alight
1995 Novara Alight
Overview
Model Year
1997
1995
Brand
Novara
Novara
Model
Alight
Alight
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$415.00
$425.00
Colors
Metallic black
Silver
Sizes
L, M, womens small, womens xsmall, XL
13", 15", 17", 19"
Weight
28.8 lb
29.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Chromoly / hi-tensile steel
Fork
RST 161
RST 171
Fork Material
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Grip Shift SRT-400
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Alivio, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio GS
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio HyperDrive-C, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-988
Fasten NWL-90K
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Shimano AceraX brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
1" Tien Hsin TH-850S
Handlebar
Alico A-110
Hsin Lung MTB AL-110
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Tahoma Sonne IV
Hsin Lung chromoly
Saddle
Viscount 2974
Novara Sport
Seatpost
Tahoma DPG 100, 27.0 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-264
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano RM-40
Kung Ten
Rims
Alex MP-19, 36-hole
Alex VP-20, 36-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Maxxis
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
1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
40 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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