Univega ALPINA 500 1996 VS Mongoose SWITCHBACK 1993 specs comparison
Univega Alpina 500
General Infos| Model | Alpina 500 |
| Manufacturer | Univega |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- silver - titanium -Green |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-816 Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-837 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Concept Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Concept Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Univega Alpina 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Univega |
Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-977A |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Concept |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
Mongoose Switchback
General Infos| Model | Switchback |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1993 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 16 - 18 - 20 - 22 - 17WM - 19WM |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Levers Shimano Cantilevers Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Q and R |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Araya MP-22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Mongoose Chrome-moly Main Tubes |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | 55 (millimeters) Rise X 15 Deg Bend X 25 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose 100 (millimeters) X 75 Deg Rise With Hole |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Tracer Super Max Ultradrive |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Altus C10 Thumbshifters |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth 6-speed |
Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus C20 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus C10 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Mongoose Chrome-moly Unicrown |
Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback
| Component group sets | Shimano Altus C10 |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Resin With Reflectors |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose Softlite Mountain |
| Seat post extension | Chromed 26.4x300 (millimeters) Seat Pillar |
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 Mongoose Switchback manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose Switchback Mountain bike here