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1997 Univega Alpina 500

Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$359.95
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Colors
Blue, gold, orange
Archive ID
62370
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly, double-butted
ForkUnivega
Fork MaterialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front DerailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano STX
CranksetSugino Impel 250, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketChin Haur CH-46, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-977S w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset SE-1
HandlebarConcept aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-218
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Formula FM 31, Rear: Formula FM-32 Q/R
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireFront: 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Dart 2, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Smoke 2
Wheel Size26" wheels

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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