Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Novara
1996 Novara Dirt Rider (02)
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Novara Dirt Rider (02) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded aluminum
- Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Spinner
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Novara Dirt Rider (02)
- Component Group
- Shimano Tourney TY-15
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Tourney MY-15 top-mount
- Crankset
- Dotek 1-piece, 36/44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Dotek
- Rear Cogs
- 5-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Tektro 862A brakes, Tektro 360P levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Buyer's choice
- Saddle
- Viscount
- Handlebar
- Alico steel
- Handlebar Stem
- Alico
- Headset
- 1inch Tien Hsin
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Alex VP-20, 36-hole
- Tires
- 20 x 1.95inch Cheng Shin C-1040N
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Fasten P.P.
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, Violet
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm Threadless
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 28.5
- Sizes
- Boys 12inch, boys 14.5inch, boys 11.5inch, girls 11.5inch
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.