Univega Alpina 500S 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Univega
Model Alpina 500S
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Univega Alpina 500S 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 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Smoke 2
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Dart 2
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula FM-32 Q and R
Front: Formula FM 31
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionConcept Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset SE-1

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Chin Haur CH-46
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 250
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Univega Alpina 500S Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 161B

Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500S

Component group setsShimano
Available colors - Blue
- red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-977S With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-218
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Univega Alpina 500S bike review

Univega produced the Alpina 500S bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $399.95.
Alpina 500S bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Univega Mountain bike Alpina 500S can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Dart 2 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Univega equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system and Front: Formula FM 31, Rear: Formula FM-32 Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Univega used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Concept aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alpina 500S to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 250, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Univega, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.