Univega Alpina 500 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Univega
Model Alpina 500
First production 2001
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Univega Alpina 500 Parts   
Available Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Integrated Levers
ProMax Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Joy Tech Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum 0.5 (inches) Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Ahead Type
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Burley Tandem Precision Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 150
Gear shift leversShimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Univega Alpina 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.5 (inches) Travel
In-Sync SYS-327

Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Stellar Yellow
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-955A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos ATB
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum


Univega Alpina 500 bike review

Univega produced the Alpina 500 bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $400.00.
Alpina 500 bike is available in many sizes such as Extra small , Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Univega Mountain bike Alpina 500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Stellar Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex aluminum, 32-hole. Univega equiped this exact model with ProMax linear-pull brakes, Shimano Integrated levers braking system and Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Univega used 6061 T6 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Aluminum 0.5" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alpina 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum Ahead type.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 150, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC IG-31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Univega, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus gear shift levers.