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 |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 2Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Dart 2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula FM-32 Q and RFront: Formula FM 31 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Concept Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 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 width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleChin Haur CH-46 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 250 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth7-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 CrownAluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | RST 161B |
Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500S
| Component group sets | Shimano |
| Available colors | - Blue- red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-977S With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-218 |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-242 |
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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.