Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Novara
1997 Novara Ponderosa
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Novara Ponderosa 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
- Rock Shox Indy XC
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Novara Ponderosa
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Tahoma DP 410, 27.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Viscount 2970
- Handlebar
- Wei Han ATB-52
- Handlebar Stem
- Tahoma Sonne IV
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tien Hsin TH-301
Wheels & Tires
- 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
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-103 clipless
Accessories
- Colors
- Black
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Ibis Rosies
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.
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.