Alpine Designs XC-3 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Alpine Designs
Model XC-3
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Alpine Designs XC-3 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)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Fly Accelerator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Marwi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFly Uphill
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFly Mountain Top
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Alpine Designs XC-3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Pro

Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-3

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Golden Valentine Red and white and Mango
Weight 26.0
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Fly Stoutmeister


Alpine Designs XC-3 bike review

Alpine Designs produced the XC-3 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,050.00.
XC-3 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Alpine Designs Mountain bike XC-3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Golden Valentine Red and white and Mango .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Fly Accelerator tires and Marwi stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X138, 32-hole. Alpine Designs equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Alpine Designs used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Fly Uphill high strength material is used on the handlebar of this XC-3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Fly Mountain Top.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Alpine Designs, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.