Lowest0.79:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range486%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Rear tire: 26×1.95.
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1995 Novara Ponderosa
Original specifications: Shimano Deore LX drivetrain · 26" wheels · 26 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #32552- Model year
- 1995
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $850.00
- Sizes
- 13", 15", 17", 19"
- Colors
- Forest green
- Weight
- 26 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1995 archived details
- Published colors
- Forest green
- Frame
- Tange MTB chromoly, double-butted
- Original equipment
- Shimano Deore LX
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildTange MTB chromoly, double-butted · Shimano Deore LX · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Tange MTB chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Tange Struts 120 |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, chromoly |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Fasten NWL-201 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Dia-Compe Versa C5 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Zoom 2000 PFR |
| Handlebar Extensions | Zoom Bar Ends |
| Stem | Zoom chromoly AheadSet style |
| Saddle | Novara Racing, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Tahoma DP-310 |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Kung Ten |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 237, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Viper |
| Rear Tire | 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Cobra |
| Wheel Size | 26" 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 · 5 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 551.2 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 429.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041.4 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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Shimano CN-HG70
1/2 x 3/32"
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SRAM PC-830 Chain One Color, 8 Speed
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Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C
22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore LX SGS
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- Front: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Viper, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Cobra
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Tange Struts 120 · Aluminum, chromoly
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Tange Struts 120
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore LX · Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-600 · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore LX SGS · Crankset: Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Dia-Compe Versa C5 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic 237, 32-hole · Hubs: Kung Ten · Front tire: Front: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Viper, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Cobra
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA · Handlebar: Zoom 2000 PFR · Stem: Zoom chromoly AheadSet style · Seatpost: Tahoma DP-310 · Saddle: Novara Racing, chromoly rails · Pedals: Fasten NWL-201
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