VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Univega Alpina 500

Velopedia Archive ID 62370

Overview

Model year1997
BrandUnivega
ModelAlpina 500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID62370
Original MSRP$359.95
ColorsBlue, gold, orange
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube599.4 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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