VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Univega Alpina 806S

Velopedia Archive ID 64733

Overview

Model year1997
BrandUnivega
ModelAlpina 806S
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID64733
Original MSRP$999.95
ColorsBlack, polished
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Pro C
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-964A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake rear brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarConcept aluminum
Handlebar extensionsConcept aluminum
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
SeatpostKalloy SP-333, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Formula MC 31F, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor
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 / rake38.1 mm

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