Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Univega Alpina 500

Velopedia Archive ID 75961

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Univega
Model	Alpina 500
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	75961
Original MSRP	$379.99
Colors	Race Black, Race Red
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight	30 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	596.9 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 6, 2026.