Lowest1.29:1
Highest3.14:1
Total range244%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 20×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
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1996 Novara Dirt Rider (02)
Original specifications: Shimano Tourney TY-15 drivetrain · 20" wheels · 28.5 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #50622- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Kids
- Original MSRP
- $210.00
- Sizes
- Boys 12", boys 14.5", boys 11.5", girls 11.5"
- Colors
- Black, Violet
- Weight
- 28.5 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 25 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano Tourney TY-15 · 20" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Tourney TY-15 |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Tourney MY-15 top-mount |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-15, bottom-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-15 |
| Crankset | Dotek 1-piece, 36/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Dotek |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm Threadless |
| Rear Cogs | 5-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Fasten P.P. |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 862A brakes, Tektro 360P levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Tien Hsin |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Alico steel |
| Stem | Alico |
| Saddle | Viscount |
| Seatpost | Buyer's choice |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Alex VP-20, 36-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 20 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1040N |
| Wheel Size | 20" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 442 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 69° |
| Seat-tube angle | 70° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 391.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 904.2 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45.7 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
Find replacement parts
20 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1040N
Replacement search: 20x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano Tourney TY-15
bottom-pull
Shimano Tourney TY-15
More parts (2)Fewer parts
Shimano Tourney MY-15 top-mount
Alex VP-20
36-hole
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Parts and service referenceQuick reference before buying parts
Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 20 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1040N
- Drivetrain
- 5-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Dotek · 68mm Threadless
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded aluminum · Fork: Spinner · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Tourney TY-15 · Shifters: Shimano Tourney MY-15 top-mount · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-15, bottom-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-15 · Crankset: Dotek 1-piece, 36/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Dotek · Rear cogs: 5-speed, 14 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Tektro 862A brakes, Tektro 360P levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 20" wheels · Rims: Alex VP-20, 36-hole · Front tire: 20 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1040N
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Tien Hsin · Handlebar: Alico steel · Stem: Alico · Seatpost: Buyer's choice · Saddle: Viscount · Pedals: Fasten P.P.
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