Univega ALPINA 500 1998 VS Norco RIVAL 2005 specs comparison

Univega Alpina 500 1998 comparison online with competitors

Univega Alpina 500

General Infos
Model Alpina 500
Manufacturer Univega
Year of production 1998
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Multi-terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-378A Levers
Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM40
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Alpina Race-Lite Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H94

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 250
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-4.0
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-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 Crown
Chromoly and aluminum
Fork typeRST 260

Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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Norco Rival

General Infos
Model Rival
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Blue
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda ATB
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-35 Front and Shimano ST-EF35 EZ Fire STI Rear Levers
Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Front and Hayes MX-2 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Formula Aluminum
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Chun Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z510
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket typeSNAFU 22 (millimeters)
Crankset parts and sizes 28 Teeth
SR Suntour XCC-150PB
Gear shift leversShimano EF-29
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Rival Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Chain-retention Device
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour XC60

Other Specs of Norco Rival

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsDMR V-8
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatComfort
Seat post extensionLee Chi SP-222


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