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 |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-366A Levers Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Soon Lih Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Alico Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Alico Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 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 width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Grip 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 type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC |
Other Specs of Novara Ponderosa
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Dark blue |
| Weight | 26.5 |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 210 |
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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.