Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Novara Alight

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

Original MSRP
$415.00
Sizes
Large, medium, womens small, womens xsmall, xlarge
Colors
Metallic black
Weight
28.8
Archive ID
65533
Image not yet recovered

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly, double-butted
ForkRST 161
Fork MaterialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Alivio
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire
Front DerailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-988

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarAlico A-110
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleViscount 2974
SeatpostTahoma DPG 100, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano RM-40
RimsAlex MP-19, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Maxxis
Wheel Size26" wheels

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

Scroll to Top