Lowest1.07:1
Highest4.33:1
Total range404%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
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1994 Novara Strada
Original specifications: Shimano RX-100 drivetrain · 700c wheels · 24.5 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #17165- Model year
- 1994
- Category
- Road
- Original MSRP
- $570.00
- Sizes
- 20.5", 22.4", 23.8", 25.3"
- Weight
- 24.5 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 20 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1994 archived details
- Frame
- Tange chromoly, double-butted
- Original equipment
- Shimano RX-100
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Original buildTange chromoly, double-butted · Shimano RX-100 · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Tange chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Tange 188-S chromoly |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano RX-100 |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano RX-100 down-tube |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano RX-100 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RX-100 |
| Crankset | Shimano RX-100, 30/42/52 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC HG-50 |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-908 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano RX-100 brakes, levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | H.L. DR-AL-32 alloy heat-treated |
|---|---|
| Stem | HL HE-CR518SBF chromoly |
| Saddle | Novara Touring |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-246A |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano RX-100 |
|---|---|
| Rims | Araya RT-520, 36-hole |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c Specialized Transition |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 599.4 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 414 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50.8 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
700 x 23c Specialized Transition
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Vittoria Rubino Pro G2.0 Clincher Tire Black, 700x23
700x23c
Replacement option
Specialized Transition on eBaySponsored links
KMC HG-50
Wellgo LU-908
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Shimano RX-100
Shimano RX-100
Shimano RX-100 down-tube
Kalloy SP-246A
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 23c Specialized Transition
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Tange 188-S chromoly
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano RX-100 · Shifters: Shimano RX-100 down-tube · Front derailleur: Shimano RX-100 · Rear derailleur: Shimano RX-100 · Crankset: Shimano RX-100, 30/42/52 teeth · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC HG-50
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano RX-100 brakes, levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Araya RT-520, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano RX-100 · Front tire: 700 x 23c Specialized Transition
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: H.L. DR-AL-32 alloy heat-treated · Stem: HL HE-CR518SBF chromoly · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-246A · Saddle: Novara Touring · Pedals: Wellgo LU-908
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