Univega Alpina 506 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Univega
Model Alpina 506
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Univega Alpina 506 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionConcept Alloy
Handlebar extenderConcept
Handlebar stem detailsConcept Alloy
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Univega Alpina 506 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeUnivega

Other Specs of Univega Alpina 506

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Available colors - Green
- red
Weight 25.4
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-946A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatConcept
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Concept


Univega Alpina 506 bike review

Univega produced the Alpina 506 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $849.00.
Alpina 506 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Univega Mountain bike Alpina 506 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Green and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Univega equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Univega used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Concept alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alpina 506 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Concept alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Univega, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.