VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Novara Strada

Velopedia Archive ID 63791

Overview

Model year1997
BrandNovara
ModelStrada
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID63791
Original MSRP$750.00
ColorsDark blue
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-A525 SPD clipless

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarRito R-66
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemRito AH-8
SaddleViscount 2951
SeatpostTahoma DP 410, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RSX
RimsMavic MA-2, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Vittoria Techno Twin Tread
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center414 mm
Wheelbase1005.8 mm
Fork offset / rake50.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.