Alpine Designs Explore 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Alpine Designs
Model Explore
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Alpine Designs Explore Parts   
Available Sizes - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1040N
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tourney TY-21 Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Asahi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Oversize
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionLeadtec
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

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-CS12
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Alpine Designs Explore Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Tourney TY-32
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-32
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeAkisu

Other Specs of Alpine Designs Explore

Component group setsShimano Tourney TY-32
Available colors - Green
- midnight blue
Weight 28.5
Pedals details Resin Body
Aluminum Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-257 With Springs
Seat post extension 29.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Alpine Designs Explore bike review

Alpine Designs produced the Explore bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $299.99.
Explore bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches) and 19.5 (inches).
Alpine Designs Mountain bike Explore can be found in a few colors, among these colors Green and midnight blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Cheng Shin C-1040N tires and Asahi stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Alpine Designs equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Tourney TY-21 levers braking system and Aluminum quick release hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Alpine Designs used Chromoly, double-butted, oversize 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 Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tourney TY-22, 28/38/48 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-170 gear shift levers.