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1995 Novara Dirt Rider 24

Original specifications: Shimano Tourney TY-15 drivetrain · 24" wheels · 31 lb published weight.

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Archive #31037
Model year
1995
Category
Kids
Original MSRP
$215.00
Sizes
Boys 11.5", boys 14.5", girls 12.5"
Colors
Black, River Blue
Weight
31 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
In this record
24 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano Tourney TY-15 · 24" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

3 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

Boys 11.5"boys 14.5"girls 12.5"

Published colors

BlackRiver Blue

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialHi-tensile steel
ForkSpinner
Fork MaterialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Tourney TY-15
ShiftersShimano Tourney MY15 top-mount
Front DerailleurShimano Tourney TY-15, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Tourney TY15
CranksetLun-Chi, 38/44 teeth
Rear Cogs5-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG 50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-95G

Brakes

BrakesShimano TY-22 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-1 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-301
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleNovara Junior
SeatpostSteel

Wheels & Tires

HubsJou Yu nutted
RimsAlex alloy
SpokesStraight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire24 x 1.95" Maxxis
Wheel Size24" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube510.5 mm
Head-tube angle69°
Seat-tube angle70°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase993.1 mm
Fork offset / rake45.7 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build44/38T · 14–28T · 5-speed
Lowest1.36:1 Highest3.14:1 Total range232%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear8.7 mph Highest gear20.1 mph

Uses front tire 24×1.95; 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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Rear tire

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
24 x 1.95" Maxxis Replacement search: 24x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Tourney TY15
Shifters · Original
Shimano Tourney MY15 top-mount

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Front tire
24 x 1.95" Maxxis
Drivetrain
5-speed
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Spinner · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Archived: Group: Shimano Tourney TY-15 · Shifters: Shimano Tourney MY15 top-mount · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-15, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY15 · Crankset: Lun-Chi, 38/44 teeth · Rear cogs: 5-speed, 14 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC UG 50, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Shimano TY-22 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-1 levers

Archived: Wheel size: 24" wheels · Rims: Alex alloy · Hubs: Jou Yu nutted · Front tire: 24 x 1.95" Maxxis

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Tien Hsin TH-301 · Handlebar: Hsin Lung steel · Stem: Hsin Lung steel · Seatpost: Steel · Saddle: Novara Junior · Pedals: Fasten NWL-95G

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