Univega ALPINA 500 2000 VS Giant ARETE 2009 specs comparison

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Univega Alpina 500

General Infos
Model Alpina 500
Manufacturer Univega
Year of production 2000
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Color choice -White Flash & Uniform Blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireKenda Klaw XT
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano Acera Levers
Tektro 827A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM-40
Front: Alloy O and S
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters)
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Vuelta NV-250
Gear shift leversShimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Univega Alpina 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 2.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Jett

Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin Body and aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos ATB
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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Giant Arete

General Infos
Model Arete
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Metallic Eggplant
Sizes - Womens xxsmall
- womens xsmall
- womens small
- womens medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 117
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Ride XC Low Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride XC 31.8
Headset size1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Power Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Truvativ 5D 3.1
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Arete Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 22 LO

Other Specs of Giant Arete

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Deva Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Ride XC


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