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 ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialNorth Star Superlite aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano STX-RC/Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front DerailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsChromoly cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesTektro 876AG V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-375A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech
HandlebarNorth Star Pro Series
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemNorth Star
SaddleNorth Star Competition
SeatpostNorth Star micro-adjust

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: North Star, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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