VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Novara Alight

Velopedia Archive ID 52364

Overview

Model year1996
BrandNovara
ModelAlight
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID52364
Original MSRP$475.00
ColorsGreen
Sizes15", 17", 19", womens 12", womens 13.5"

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

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