VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Univega Alpina 506

Velopedia Archive ID 56614

Overview

Model year1996
BrandUnivega
ModelAlpina 506
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID56614
Original MSRP$849.00
ColorsGreen, red
Sizes14.5", 16.5", 18.5", 20.5"
Weight25.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkUnivega
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarConcept alloy
Handlebar extensionsConcept
StemConcept alloy
SaddleConcept
SeatpostConcept, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube546 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429 mm
Wheelbase1027 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 6, 2026.