Lowest0.86:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range445%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
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1995 Novara Corsa
Original specifications: Shimano Alivio drivetrain · 700c wheels · 28 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #29062- Model year
- 1995
- Category
- Hybrid
- Original MSRP
- $325.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 18", 20", womens 16"
- Colors
- Gray, River Blue
- Weight
- 28 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 25 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1995 archived details
- Published colors
- Gray, River Blue
- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- Shimano Alivio
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano Alivio · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Alivio |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio GS |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio HyperDrive-C, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Fasten NWL-90K |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Altus C90 brakes, Shimano Tourney levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Tien Hsin TH-305 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Hsin Lung steel |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Hsin Lung chromoly |
| Saddle | Novara Sport |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-200 |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Kung Ten |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex TP-18F, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1103 |
| 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 | 556.3 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 439.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059.2 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
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700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1103
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Shimano Alivio HyperDrive-C
24/34/42 teeth
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- Front tire
- 700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1103
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Spinner · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Alivio · Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-400 · Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio GS · Crankset: Shimano Alivio HyperDrive-C, 24/34/42 teeth · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus C90 brakes, Shimano Tourney levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Alex TP-18F, 36-hole · Hubs: Kung Ten · Front tire: 700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1103
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Tien Hsin TH-305 · Handlebar: Hsin Lung steel · Stem: Hsin Lung chromoly · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-200 · Saddle: Novara Sport · Pedals: Fasten NWL-90K
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