Alpinestars RSA-240 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Alpinestars
Model RSA-240
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Alpinestars RSA-240 Parts   
Available Sizes - 40 cm (centimeters)
- 45 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1040N
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 363AP Levers
Tektro 862A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Kin Lin RT-6n
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionAlpinestars 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)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-300i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Alpinestars RSA-240 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeShockworks Actuator

Other Specs of Alpinestars RSA-240

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Burgundy
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatVelo VL-253
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alpinestars XC


Alpinestars RSA-240 bike review

Alpinestars produced the RSA-240 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $799.00.
RSA-240 bike is available in many sizes such as 40 cm (centimeters), 45 cm (centimeters) and 50 cm (centimeters).
Alpinestars Mountain bike RSA-240 can be found in one single color which is Burgundy.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Cheng Shin C-1040N tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Kin Lin RT-6n, 36-hole. Alpinestars equiped this exact model with Tektro 862A brakes, Tektro 363AP levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Alpinestars used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Alpinestars XC high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RSA-240 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alpinestars XC.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Alpinestars, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-300i gear shift levers.