Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Univega Alpina 500
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $379.99
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
- Colors
- Race Black, Race Red
- Weight
- 30
- Archive ID
- 75961
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Alpina Race-Lite chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | RST 260 |
| Fork Material | Chromoly/aluminum, aluminum crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-4.0 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano STX |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 250, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Victor VP-H94 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Chromoly |
| Saddle | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano RM40 |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann 519, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" multi-terrain |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.