VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Univega Alpina 808S

Velopedia Archive ID 66225

Overview

Model year1997
BrandUnivega
ModelAlpina 808S
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID66225
Original MSRP$1,499.95
ColorsDark blue, polished
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20"

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

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.