Univega ALPINA 500S 1997 VS Kona EXPLOSIF 2001 specs comparison

Univega Alpina 500S 1997 comparison online with competitors

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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionConcept Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 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 width68 (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 leversGrip 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 typeRST 161B

Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500S

Component group setsShimano
Pedals detailsVictor VP-977S With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-218
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Kona Explosif 2001 comparison online with competitors

Kona Explosif

General Infos
Model Explosif
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Gloss Black and White
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-Mag Levers
Avid Single Digit Magnesium Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossride
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossride
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelMavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston Scandium Main and Ultralite Rear
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston Monkey-Lite Carbon
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Prodigy
Headset sizeAheadset SAS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT Hollowtech
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Explosif Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Sid SL

Other Specs of Kona Explosif

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M536 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Satellite SL
Seat post extensionAmerican Classic


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