Univega VIA CARISMA 1996 VS Specialized CROSSROADS A1 ELITE 1998 specs comparison

Univega Via Carisma

General Infos

Model	Via Carisma
Manufacturer	Univega
Year of production	1996
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Color choice	- purple - silver -Green
Sizes	- 42 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 42 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 35c Cheng Shin C-979
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Araya PX-635
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 Via Carisma Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-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 Via Carisma

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Wellgo LU-895
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Concept
Seat post extension	26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242

Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite

General Infos

Model	Crossroads A1 Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	-Mirror blue
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Nexave Levers Shimano Modulated V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Rear: Shimano R050 Front: Specialized Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Araya TX-350
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Fast Fit
Headset size	1 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) IG
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Specialized Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Shimano C-500
Gear shift levers	Shimano Nexave
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano C-500
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Nexave
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Specialized

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite

Component group sets	Shimano Nexave
Pedals details	Resin Body and aluminum Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Double Density Comfort Performance
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust