Univega Alpina 500 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Univega |
| Model | Alpina 500 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front 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 | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Multi-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-378A Levers Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM40 |
| 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 Alpina Race-Lite Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H94 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 250 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-4.0 |
| 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 Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Aluminum Crown Chromoly and aluminum |
| Fork type | RST 260 |
Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Race Black - Race Red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Univega Alpina 500 bike review
Univega produced the Alpina 500 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $379.99.
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 Race Black and Race Red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" multi-terrain tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Univega equiped this exact model with Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers braking system and Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Univega used Alpina Race-Lite chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alpina 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 250, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Univega, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-4.0 gear shift levers.