Univega ALPINA 500 1996 VS Mongoose THRESHOLD SPORT 1998 specs comparison
Univega Alpina 500
General InfosModel | 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 Threshold Sport
General InfosModel | Threshold Sport |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Matte Ice Graphite |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - 24 (inches) |
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 | Mongoose Aluminum Levers Mongoose Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mongoose |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR XR17 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose Threshold Sport Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Altus Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
Fork type | Mongoose |
Other Specs of Mongoose Threshold Sport
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Mongoose |
Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
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 Threshold Sport manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose Threshold Sport Mountain bike here