Schwinn MESA GSX 1999 VS Univega ALPINA 500 2001 specs comparison

Schwinn Mesa GSX
General InfosModel | Mesa GSX |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Gloss Yellow and Red -Gloss Black and Cream |
Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Multi-terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Linear-pull Levers Tektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano Alivio Front: Formula Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Schwinn Mesa Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy Ahead |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Schwinn Mesa GSX Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 1.8 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Jett C |
Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa GSX
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Schwinn Comfort Padded |
Seat post extension | Kalloy Aluminum |

Univega Alpina 500
General InfosModel | Alpina 500 |
Manufacturer | Univega |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Stellar Yellow |
Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Integrated Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Joy Tech Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum 0.5 (inches) Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Ahead Type |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) KMC IG-31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 102 (millimeters) Spindle Burley Tandem Precision Sealed |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 150 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus |
Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Univega Alpina 500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 2.5 (inches) Travel In-Sync SYS-327 |
Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-955A With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Stratos ATB |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Mesa GSX bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Mesa GSX 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