Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Novara
1996 Novara X-R
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Novara X-R value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, double-butted, main triangle
- Fork Brand & Model
- Spinner
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Novara X-R
- Component Group
- Shimano Alivio
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400
- Crankset
- Dotek 3-piece, 24/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Tektro 866A brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Tahoma alloy, 27.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Viscount
- Handlebar
- Alico alloy
- Handlebar Stem
- Tahoma Sonne IV
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Alex alloy, 32-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 38c Avocet Cross
- Spoke Brand
- Soon Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Brown
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Alico alloy
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 26
- Sizes
- 14inch, 16inch, 18inch, 20inch
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.