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1997 Univega Alpina 808S

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

Original MSRP
$1,499.95
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20"
Colors
Dark blue, polished
Archive ID
66225
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-97F clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
HandlebarClub Roost IDB 150
Handlebar ExtensionsConcept aluminum
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
SeatpostZoom Microset, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: WTB Grease-Guard, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
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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