Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Novara
1997 Novara X-R
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1997 X-R lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Novara X-R value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Spinner
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Novara X-R
- Component Group
- Shimano Alivio
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Tahoma DPG 100, 27.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Viscount 9704
- Handlebar
- Alico A-110
- Handlebar Stem
- Tahoma Sonne IV
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless 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-517S
Accessories
- Colors
- Silver
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 26
- 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.