Novara Ponderosa 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Novara
Model Ponderosa
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Novara Ponderosa Parts   
Available Sizes - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm)
- 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Ritchey Climb Max
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Mad Max
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-366A Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Soon Lih Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionAlico Alloy
Handlebar extenderAlico Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Novara Ponderosa Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC

Other Specs of Novara Ponderosa

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Dark blue
Weight 26.5
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 210


Novara Ponderosa bike review

Novara produced the Ponderosa bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $795.00.
Ponderosa bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Novara Mountain bike Ponderosa can be found in one single color which is Dark blue.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max tires and Soon Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Novara equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Novara used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Alico alloy 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 STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC IG-31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Novara, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.