Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Novara
1997 Novara Ponderosa
Previous used estimate
$150 - $154
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Novara Ponderosa value depends on condition, original build, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Hubs
- Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
- Component Rims
- Front: Ritchey Rock SCX, Rear: Ritchey OCR, 32-hole
- Product Family
- Ponderosa
- Component Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.10inch Ritchey Alfa Bite, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Ritchey Omega Bite WCS
- Component Pedals
- Victor VP-103 clipless
- Component Saddle
- Viscount 2970
- Component Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tien Hsin TH-301
- Component Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
- Component Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Component Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Component Seatpost
- Tahoma DP 410, 27.0 mm diameter
- Component Handlebar
- Wei Han ATB-52
- Component Extensions
- Ibis Rosies
- Component Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Component Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Component Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
- Component Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Component Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Bb Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
- Component Handlebar Stem
- Tahoma Sonne IV
- Component Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Rock Shox Indy XC
- Component Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Component Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Indy XC
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
- Rims
- Front: Ritchey Rock SCX, Rear: Ritchey OCR, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.10inch Ritchey Alfa Bite, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Ritchey Omega Bite WCS
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Pedals
- Victor VP-103 clipless
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Seatpost
- Tahoma DP 410, 27.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Viscount 2970
- Handlebar
- Wei Han ATB-52
- Extensions
- Ibis Rosies
- Handlebar Stem
- Tahoma Sonne IV
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tien Hsin TH-301
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.