Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Novara Alight

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia historical specification archive.

Original MSRP
$475.00
Sizes
15", 17", 19", womens 12", womens 13.5"
Colors
Green
Archive ID
52364
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkRST 171B
Fork MaterialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front DerailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetDotek 3-piece, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K

Brakes

BrakesTektro 860A brakes, Tektro N-362A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
HandlebarAlico alloy
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleViscount 2961
SeatpostTahoma DPG-100, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsAlex VP-20, 36-hole
SpokesSoon Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1040N
Wheel Size26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Component specifications may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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