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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Concept Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Concept |
| Handlebar stem details | Concept Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Univega |
Other Specs of Univega Alpina 506
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Available colors | - Green- red |
| Weight | 25.4 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-946A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Concept |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) DiameterConcept |
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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.