Novara PONDEROSA 1997 VS Gary Fisher MT. TAM 1999 specs comparison
Novara Ponderosa
General InfosModel | Ponderosa |
Manufacturer | Novara |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
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 Specs
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 Specifications
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 |
Pedals details | Victor VP-103 Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Viscount 2970 |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterTahoma DP 410 |

Gary Fisher Mt. Tam
General InfosModel | Mt. Tam |
Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -XXX Orange |
Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Racing Raptor KevlarFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) WTB Racing Raptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversAvid Arch Rival 40 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeBontrager Race |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Super Stock |
Handlebar extender | Fisher Fish Fins |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race AHS |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethBontrager Race Lite |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Gary Fisher Mt. Tam Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Mt. Tam
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsWTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterBontrager Comp |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Novara provided us with the latest version of its Ponderosa bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Novara Ponderosa Mountain bike here
- Get your Gary Fisher Mt. Tam manual book version yo know further about this bike
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