Univega ALPINA 500 1998 VS Norco RIVAL 2008 specs comparison

Univega Alpina 500
General InfosModel | Alpina 500 |
Manufacturer | Univega |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Race Red-Race Black |
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 | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Multi-terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-378A LeversTektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM40 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedAlpina Race-Lite Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H94 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP27 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 250 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-4.0 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Univega Alpina 500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Aluminum CrownChromoly and aluminum |
Fork type | RST 260 |
Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound |
Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Norco Rival
General InfosModel | Rival |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - 12.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Mechanical LeversAvid BB-5 Mechanical Disc With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | KT Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Sun SingleTrack |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-855 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Howitzer |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 TeethTruvativ Ruktion |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Norco Rival Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampShimano Altus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 |
Other Specs of Norco Rival
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-313 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Norco Adventure Custom |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterNorco |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Univega provided us with the latest version of its Alpina 500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Univega Alpina 500 Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco Rival manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Rival Mountain bike here