Rocky Mountain WHISTLER 1997 VS Univega ALPINA 500 1996 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Whistler 1997 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Whistler

General Infos
Model Whistler
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - joel
-Burgundy
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano AceraX and silent Clutch
Front: Shimano AceraX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims SW 6000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRMB Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRMB Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Cyclone CPI
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Rocky Mountain Whistler Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRMB

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Whistler

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsFasten Sport With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
RMB Aluminum


Univega Alpina 500 1996 comparison online with competitors

Univega Alpina 500

General Infos
Model Alpina 500
Manufacturer Univega
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - silver
- titanium
-Green
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-816
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-837
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano AceraX Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

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

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Univega Alpina 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeUnivega

Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Pedals detailsVictor VP-977A
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatConcept
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


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