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1997 Novara Strada

Original specifications: Shimano RSX drivetrain · 700c wheels · 23.5 lb published weight.

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Archive #63791

Model year: 1997
Category: Road
Original MSRP: $750.00
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Colors: Dark blue
Weight: 23.5 lb
Geometry: Legacy reference
In this record: 25 specifications · original MSRP · geometry

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1997 archived details

Published colors: Dark blue
Frame: 7005 aluminum, double-butted
Original equipment: Shimano RSX

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Original build7005 aluminum, double-butted · Shimano RSX · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

4 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

SMLXL

Published colors

Dark blue

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork	Spinner
Fork Material	Chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Shimano RSX
Shifters	Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur	Shimano RSX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano RSX GS
Crankset	Shimano RSX, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-UN52, 122.5 mm spindle
BB Shell Width	68mm English
Rear Cogs	7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-A525 SPD clipless

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
Handlebar	Rito R-66
Stem	Rito AH-8
Saddle	Viscount 2951
Seatpost	Tahoma DP 410, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Shimano RSX
Rims	Mavic MA-2, 32-hole
Spokes	Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	700 x 28c Vittoria Techno Twin Tread
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements

Measurement	Legacy reference
Top tube	563.9 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	414 mm
Wheelbase	1005.8 mm
Fork offset / rake	50.8 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes52/42/30T · 13–28T · 7-speed

Lowest1.07:1 Highest4.00:1 Total range373%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear7.7 mph Highest gear28.6 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

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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Gears Drivetrain

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Rear tire

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Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
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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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

700 x 28c Vittoria Techno Twin Tread

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Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V Clincher Tire Black, 700x28

700x28c

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Competitive Cyclist ↗$31.21

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Specialized SW Mondo 2Bliss Tire Black, 700x28

700x28c

Replacement option

Backcountry ↗$67.45

Chain · Original

KMC HG-50

1/2 x 3/32"

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Bottom bracket · Original

Shimano BB-UN52

122.5 mm spindle

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Pedals · Original

Shimano PD-A525 SPD clipless

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Crankset · Original

Shimano RSX

30/42/52 teeth

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Seatpost · Original

Tahoma DP 410

27.0 mm diameter

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Rims · Original

Mavic MA-2

32-hole

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Hubs · Original

Shimano RSX

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Front tire: 700 x 28c Vittoria Techno Twin Tread
Drivetrain: 7-speed
Seatpost diameter: 27 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: Shimano BB-UN52, 122.5 mm spindle · 68mm English

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Spinner · Chromoly, unicrown crown

Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.
Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano RSX · Shifters: Shimano RSX STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano RSX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano RSX GS · Crankset: Shimano RSX, 30/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52, 122.5 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic MA-2, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano RSX · Front tire: 700 x 28c Vittoria Techno Twin Tread

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset · Handlebar: Rito R-66 · Stem: Rito AH-8 · Seatpost: Tahoma DP 410, 27.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Viscount 2951 · Pedals: Shimano PD-A525 SPD clipless

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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1997 Novara Strada