Univega ALPINA 500S 1997 VS GT BACKWOODS 1999 specs comparison

Univega Alpina 500S

General Infos

Model	Alpina 500S
Manufacturer	Univega
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- red -Blue
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 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Smoke 2 Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Dart 2
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Alivio Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Formula FM-32 Q and R Front: Formula FM 31
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Concept Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Kalloy Aluminum
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset SE-1

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 Chin Haur CH-46
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 250
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set	12 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Univega Alpina 500S Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type	RST 161B

Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500S

Component group sets	Shimano
Pedals details	Victor VP-977S With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Velo VL-218
Seat post extension	26.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242

GT Backwoods

General Infos

Model	Backwoods
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	1999
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Color choice	- Solar Grass -Horizon Purple
Sizes	- 12.5 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid AD-1.0 L Levers Avid 1D-25 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Alivio Front: GT Suspension Q and R
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Butted 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Titec Enduro HF
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Azonic ORC
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano IG
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

GT Backwoods Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX-RC
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	3.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Jett XC

Other Specs of GT Backwoods

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Resin Body and steel Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SDG Comp
Seat post extension	Aluminum Micro-adjust