Alpinestars ASR-500 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Alpinestars
Model ASR-500
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Alpinestars ASR-500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 13 (inches) / 32 (cm)
- 40 cm (centimeters)
- 45 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Tektro 870 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-820
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Oversize
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionAlpinestars 6061 T-6 Alloy XC
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlpinestars XC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) YST Sealed Tech

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 700
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Alpinestars ASR-500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeAlpinestars XC

Other Specs of Alpinestars ASR-500

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Available colors - Gray
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-85M With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-253 Leather
Seat post extension 29.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Alpinestars XC


Alpinestars ASR-500 bike review

Alpinestars produced the ASR-500 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $799.00.
ASR-500 bike is available in many sizes such as 32cm (centimeters), 40 cm (centimeters), 45 cm (centimeters) and 50 cm (centimeters).
Alpinestars Mountain bike ASR-500 can be found in one single color which is Gray.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya TM-820, 32-hole. Alpinestars equiped this exact model with Tektro 870 brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Alpinestars used Chromoly, oversize material for the frame. Alpinestars 6061 T-6 alloy XC high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ASR-500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alpinestars XC.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 700, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Alpinestars, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.