Alpine Designs XC-3 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Alpine Designs
Model XC-3
First production 1997
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)


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 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Heat-treated
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFly Uphill
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFly Mountain Top
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset 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 22/32/42 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 and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Pro

Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-3

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Bronze titanium
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB SST
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Fly Stoutmeister


Alpine Designs XC-3 bike review

Alpine Designs produced the XC-3 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.99.
XC-3 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 XC-3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bronze titanium .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Fly Accelerator tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 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 Chromoly, double-butted, heat-treated 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, 22/32/42 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.