Lowest1.00:1
Highest3.43:1
Total range343%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.
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1997 Novara Corsa
Original specifications: Shimano Tourney TY-30 drivetrain · 700c wheels · 27.8 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #63541- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Hybrid
- Original MSRP
- $315.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Black, Raisin
- Weight
- 27.8 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Black, Raisin
- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- Shimano Tourney TY-30
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano Tourney TY-30 · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Altus EZ Fire |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
| Crankset | Tracer MA-3i, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | 122.5 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-988 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 860AG brakes, Shimano Altus levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Dia-Compe Aheadset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Alico 4C-006 |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Saddle | Viscount 9708 |
| Seatpost | Tahoma DPS 100, 26.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano RM-40 |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex MP-19, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 35c Avocet Cross |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 569 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 439.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059.2 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50.8 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
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KMC HG-50
1/2 x 3/32"
700 x 35c Avocet Cross
Replacement search: 700cx35 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano Tourney TY-30
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Shimano Tourney TY-30
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Tahoma DPS 100
26.0 mm diameter
Alex MP-19
36-hole
Shimano RM-40
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 35c Avocet Cross
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- 122.5 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Spinner · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Tourney TY-30 · Shifters: Shimano Altus EZ Fire · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-30 · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-30 · Crankset: Tracer MA-3i, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: 122.5 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Tektro 860AG brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Alex MP-19, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano RM-40 · Front tire: 700 x 35c Avocet Cross
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Dia-Compe Aheadset · Handlebar: Alico 4C-006 · Stem: Tahoma Sonne IV · Seatpost: Tahoma DPS 100, 26.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Viscount 9708 · Pedals: Victor VP-988
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