Norco VFR FORMA 1 2011 VS Univega ALPINA 500 1999 specs comparison
Norco VFR Forma 1
General Infos| Model | VFR Forma 1 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Continental Contact |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 360A Levers Tektro V Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula OV-31 |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Freedom Racine Elite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Norco Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Norco Lite |
| Headset size | FSA No.11N Semi-cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7420AL |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/48 Teeth Shimano Alivio FC-M431 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio SL-M430 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VFR Forma 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio FD-M430 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio RD-M430 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | Aerodynamic |
Other Specs of Norco VFR Forma 1
| Component group sets | Shimano |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Alloy Body With Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Norco Forma Sport |
| Seat post extension | Norco Lite |
Univega Alpina 500
General Infos| Model | Alpina 500 |
| Manufacturer | Univega |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Primal Red -Cobalt and Yellow |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 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 tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (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 type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | TIG Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR XR27 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip 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 sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-982A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VFR Forma 1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VFR Forma 1 Mountain bike here
- Get your Univega Alpina 500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Univega Alpina 500 Mountain bike here