Alpine Designs Explore 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Alpine Designs
Model Explore
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Alpine Designs Explore Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Center Ridge
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tourney TY-22 Levers
Shimano Tourney TY-22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Asahi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionLeadtec
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-100
Rear gear set 13 - 32 Teeth
7-speed

Alpine Designs Explore Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Tourney TY-32
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-30
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly and hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeAlpine Designs

Other Specs of Alpine Designs Explore

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Midnite Blue
- Northwest Green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 2350 With Springs
Seat post extension 29.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-200


Alpine Designs Explore bike review

Alpine Designs produced the Explore bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $379.00.
Explore bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Alpine Designs Mountain bike Explore can be found in a few colors, among these colors Midnite Blue and Northwest Green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" center ridge tires and Asahi stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Alpine Designs equiped this exact model with Shimano Tourney TY-22 brakes, Shimano Tourney TY-22 levers braking system and Aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Alpine Designs used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Leadtec high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Explore to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tourney TY-22, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Alpine Designs, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-100 gear shift levers.