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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 North Star Estrella Al
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $699.00
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 19", 21"
- Colors
- Ball burnished
- Archive ID
- 60799
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | North Star Superlite aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy C |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano STX-RC/Alivio |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano STX |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Chromoly cage w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 876AG V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-375A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | North Star Pro Series |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | North Star |
| Saddle | North Star Competition |
| Seatpost | North Star micro-adjust |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: North Star, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Araya GP-710, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.