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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.

1996 Novara AlightSize Legacy reference · 42/32/24T · 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
1997 Novara Alight
1996 Novara Alight
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Novara
Novara
Model
Alight
Alight
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$415.00
$475.00
Colors
Metallic black
Green
Sizes
L, M, womens small, womens xsmall, XL
15", 17", 19", womens 12", womens 13.5"
Weight
28.8 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
RST 161
RST 171B
Fork Material
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio
Shimano AceraX
Shifters
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Grip Shift SRT-400
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Dotek 3-piece, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-988
Fasten NWL-90K
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Tektro 860A brakes, Tektro N-362A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
Handlebar
Alico A-110
Alico alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Tahoma Sonne IV
Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle
Viscount 2974
Viscount 2961
Seatpost
Tahoma DPG 100, 27.0 mm diameter
Tahoma DPG-100, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano RM-40
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Rims
Alex MP-19, 36-hole
Alex VP-20, 36-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Soon Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Maxxis
26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1040N
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
38.1 mm
43.2 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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