VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Univega Superstrada

Velopedia Archive ID 67951

Overview

Model year1997
BrandUnivega
ModelSuperstrada
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID67951
Original MSRP$649.95
ColorsPurple, white
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkUnivega
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-386 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST HP-01GBW
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAlico YC-46F
SaddleViscount 2947
SeatpostKalloy SP-243, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RSX
RimsMavic CXP 10, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube556.3 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center414 mm
Wheelbase995.7 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

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