VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Novara A7000

Velopedia Archive ID 62122

Overview

Model year1997
BrandNovara
ModelA7000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID62122
Original MSRP$575.00
ColorsRed
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge
Weight26.25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRST 171B
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio/AceraX
ShiftersShimano Alivio MC12-C RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-517S

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarAlico A-110
Handlebar extensionsAlico A-166
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleViscount 2961
SeatpostTahoma DP 410, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano AceraX
RimsAlex MP-19, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
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 / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.