VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Univega Superstrada

Velopedia Archive ID 59590

Overview

Model year1996
BrandUnivega
ModelSuperstrada
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID59590
Original MSRP$699.00
ColorsBurgundy
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkUnivega
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP20, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-386

Brakes

BrakesShimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" HPO1H
HandlebarHsin Lung alloy
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemHsin Lung alloy
SaddleConcept
SeatpostConcept, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic CXP 10, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 25c IRC PaperLite
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube555 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase985 mm
Fork offset / rake47 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.