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1997 Univega Alpina 800S

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$499.95
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Colors
Grey, orange, polished
Archive ID
69467
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRST 381L
Fork MaterialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano STX/Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front DerailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 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, 30.8 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

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

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