Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Novara
1997 Novara Corsa
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Novara Corsa value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Spinner
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Novara Corsa
- Component Group
- Shimano Tourney TY-30
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Altus EZ Fire
- 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 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Tektro 860AG brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Tahoma DPS 100, 26.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Viscount 9708
- Handlebar
- Alico 4C-006
- Handlebar Stem
- Tahoma Sonne IV
- Headset
- 1inch Dia-Compe Aheadset
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano RM-40
- Rims
- Alex MP-19, 36-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 35c Avocet Cross
- Spoke Brand
- Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-988
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, Raisin
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 27.8
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.