Univega Alpina 500 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Univega |
| Model | Alpina 500 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Univega Alpina 500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Smoke 2 Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Dart 2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) 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 type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Concept Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset SE-1 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 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 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Univega |
Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500
| Component group sets | Shimano |
| Available colors | - Blue - gold - orange |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-977S With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-218 |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
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Univega Alpina 500 bike review
Univega produced the Alpina 500 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $359.95.
Alpina 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Univega Mountain bike Alpina 500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue, gold and orange .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Dart 2 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 Alpina 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
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.