Univega ALPINA 500 1999 VS Schwinn HOMEGROWN XT 1998 specs comparison

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Univega Alpina 500

General Infos
Model Alpina 500
Manufacturer Univega
Year of production 1999
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Color choice - Primal Red
-Cobalt and Yellow
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 tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-887
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-877
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderTIG Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR XR27
Gear shift leversGrip 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 setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-982A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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Schwinn Homegrown XT

General Infos
Model Homegrown XT
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Bass boat orange
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Rock Shox Disc and Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X222
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro
Handlebar extenderScott Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsTitec A1 Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Grease Guard

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Schwinn Homegrown XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Schwinn Homegrown XT

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsScott Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Nisene
Seat post extensionTitec AL-235


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