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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Novara Ponderosa
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $895.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
- Colors
- Black
- Weight
- 26
- Archive ID
- 67227
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy XC |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT/LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-103 clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tien Hsin TH-301 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Wei Han ATB-52 |
| Handlebar Extensions | Ibis Rosies |
| Stem | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Saddle | Viscount 2970 |
| Seatpost | Tahoma DP 410, 27.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch |
|---|---|
| Rims | Front: Ritchey Rock SCX, Rear: Ritchey OCR, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Alfa Bite, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Ritchey Omega Bite WCS |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.