Lowest0.79:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range486%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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1996 Novara A7000S
Original specifications: Shimano Alivio drivetrain · 26" wheels · 26.25 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #59340- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $550.00
- Sizes
- Womens 12", womens 13.5", womens 15"
- Colors
- Silver
- Weight
- 26.25 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Silver
- Frame
- 7000 aluminum, double-butted
- Original equipment
- Shimano Alivio
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original build7000 aluminum, double-butted · Shimano Alivio · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7000 aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork Material | Unicrown |
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 |
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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 | 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 |
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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26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Shimano BB-UN52
Shimano Alivio top-swing
top-pull
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Shimano Alivio
Tahoma alloy
27.0 mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN52 · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Welded aluminum · Fork: Spinner · Unicrown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: 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 · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Araya GP-710, 36-hole · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 · Handlebar: Alico alloy · Stem: Tahoma Sonne IV · Seatpost: Tahoma alloy, 27.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Viscount 2961 · Pedals: Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
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