Alpine Designs XC-3.5 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Alpine Designs
Model XC-3.5
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Alpine Designs XC-3.5 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 brakes Rear: Shimano STX
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
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 Up-Rising
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFly Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Alpine Designs XC-3.5 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-3.5

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Midnite Moonlite
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-945
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Fly Stoutboy


Alpine Designs XC-3.5 bike review

Alpine Designs produced the XC-3.5 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $819.00.
XC-3.5 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-3.5 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Midnite Moonlite .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Fly Accelerator tires and Marwi stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole. Alpine Designs equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Alpine Designs used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Fly Up-Rising high strength material is used on the handlebar of this XC-3.5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Fly aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Alpine Designs, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.