Novara PONDEROSA 1997 VS Norco KATMANDU 2001 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 |

Norco Katmandu
General InfosModel | Katmandu |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Matte Black-Gold |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Multi-terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull LeversAluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: AluminumFront: Aluminum Disc Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex Y-2000 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeUCP Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Riser |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Ahead Type |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Three Piece |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethC.P.I. AL 3398 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX Plus |
Rear gear set | 13 - 32 Teeth7-speed |
Norco Katmandu Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SR XR-05 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp |
Fork type | RST 156CP |
Other Specs of Norco Katmandu
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Norco Katmandu manual book version yo know further about this bike
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