Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Novara
1997 Novara Aspen
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Novara Aspen 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 Aspen
- Component Group
- Shimano Alivio
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Altus EZ Fire
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Tahoma DPG 100, 27.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Viscount 9710
- 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
- 26 x 1.95inch Maxxis
- Spoke Brand
- Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-988
Accessories
- Colors
- Dark blue, Greenland
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 27.5
- Sizes
- Large, medium, womens small, womens xsmall, 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.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.