Univega Alpina 500 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Univega
Model Alpina 500
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Univega Alpina 500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-887
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-877
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 379A Levers
Tektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Joy Tech Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Vuelta Vision
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderTIG Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR XR27
Gear shift leversGrip Shift Centera
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Univega Alpina 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
RST 260

Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Cobalt and Yellow
- Primal Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-982A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Univega Alpina 500 bike review

Univega produced the Alpina 500 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $409.99.
Alpina 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Univega Mountain bike Alpina 500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Cobalt and Yellow and Primal Red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-877 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta Vision, 32-hole. Univega equiped this exact model with Tektro 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro 379A levers braking system and Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Univega used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alpina 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience SR XR27, 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 Grip Shift Centera gear shift levers.