Giant RINCON 1998 VS Univega ALPINA 500 1996 specs comparison
Giant Rincon
General Infos| Model | Rincon |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- matte kryptonite - steel blue -Cayenne |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - womens large - womens medium - womens small - xlarge - xsmall - xxlarge |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - womens large - womens medium - womens small - xlarge - xsmall - xxlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-850 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Front and aluminum Linear-pull Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Q and R |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Hoopster |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 6061 aluminum c |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Rise Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-47 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth SR XR17 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Giant Rincon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Rincon
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-872N |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
Univega Alpina 500
General Infos| Model | Alpina 500 |
| Manufacturer | Univega |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- silver - titanium -Green |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-816 Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-837 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Concept Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Concept Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Univega Alpina 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Univega |
Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-977A |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Concept |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Rincon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Rincon Mountain bike here
- Get your Univega Alpina 500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Univega Alpina 500 Mountain bike here