Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Novara A7000

Velopedia Archive ID 53485

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Novara
Model	A7000
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	53485
Original MSRP	$550.00
Colors	Silver
Sizes	15", 17", 19"
Weight	26.25 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	7000 aluminum, double-butted
Fork	Spinner
Fork material	Unicrown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Alivio
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Crankset	Dotek 3-piece, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar	Alico alloy
Handlebar extensions	Alico alloy
Stem	Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle	Viscount 2961
Seatpost	Tahoma alloy, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Araya GP-710, 36-hole
Spokes	Soon Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · 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
Fork offset / rake	50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.