Novara Ponderosa 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Novara |
| Model | Ponderosa |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Novara Ponderosa Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Ritchey Omega Bite WCSFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Alfa Bite |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano R080 Silent ClutchFront: Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Ritchey OCRFront: Ritchey Rock SCX |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Wei Han ATB-52 |
| Handlebar extender | Ibis Rosies |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin TH-301 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Novara Ponderosa Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy XC |
Other Specs of Novara Ponderosa
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Available colors | - Black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-103 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Viscount 2970 |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterTahoma DP 410 |
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Novara Ponderosa bike review
Novara produced the Ponderosa bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $895.00.Ponderosa bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Novara Mountain bike Ponderosa can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Alfa Bite tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Ritchey Rock SCX, Rear: Ritchey OCR, 32-hole. Novara equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Novara used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Wei Han ATB-52 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Ponderosa to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Novara, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.