VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Univega Alpina 502S

Velopedia Archive ID 62120

Overview

Model year1997
BrandUnivega
ModelAlpina 502S
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID62120
Original MSRP$569.95
ColorsBlue, orange
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX/Alivio
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetSR Apex 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-977S w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 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-263, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Formula FM 31, Rear: Shimano AceraX
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.