Univega Via Carisma 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Univega
Model Via Carisma
First production 1997
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Univega Via Carisma Parts   
Available Sizes - 42 cm (centimeters)
- 47 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Cheng Shin C-979
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula FM-32 Q and R
Front: Formula FM 31
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionConcept Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlico YC-405
Headset size1 (inches) YST HP-01GBW

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Chin Haur CH-46
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 250
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Univega Via Carisma Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeUnivega

Other Specs of Univega Via Carisma

Component group setsShimano STX and Alivio
Available colors - Green
- red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVictor VP-977S With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-262
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Univega Via Carisma bike review

Univega produced the Via Carisma bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $349.95.
Via Carisma bike is available in many sizes such as 42 cm (centimeters), 47 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters) and 60 cm (centimeters).
Univega Hybrid Via Carisma can be found in a few colors, among these colors Green and red .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Cheng Shin C-979 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Univega equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system and Front: Formula FM 31, Rear: Formula FM-32 Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Univega used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Concept aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Via Carisma to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alico YC-405.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 250, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Univega, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.