Univega Alpina 808S 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Univega
Model Alpina 808S
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Univega Alpina 808S 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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: WTB Grease-Guard
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionClub Roost IDB 150
Handlebar extenderConcept Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Univega Alpina 808S Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Univega Alpina 808S

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Dark blue
- polished
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-97F Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
With Kevlar Sides
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Zoom Microset


Univega Alpina 808S bike review

Univega produced the Alpina 808S bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,499.95.
Alpina 808S bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Univega Mountain bike Alpina 808S can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue and polished .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Univega equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: WTB Grease-Guard, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Univega used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Club Roost IDB 150 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alpina 808S to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Univega, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.