VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1995 Novara Ponderosa

Velopedia Archive ID 32552

Overview

Model year1995
BrandNovara
ModelPonderosa
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID32552
Original MSRP$850.00
ColorsForest green
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19"
Weight26 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange MTB chromoly, double-butted
ForkTange Struts 120
Fork materialAluminum, chromoly

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-201

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe Versa C5 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA
HandlebarZoom 2000 PFR
Handlebar extensionsZoom Bar Ends
StemZoom chromoly AheadSet style
SaddleNovara Racing, chromoly rails
SeatpostTahoma DP-310

Wheels & tires

HubsKung Ten
RimsMavic 237, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Viper, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Cobra
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube551.2 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1041.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.