Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Univega Via Carisma
Hybrid bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $269.99
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
- Colors
- Dusk Red, Sea Foam Green
- Weight
- 29.75
- Archive ID
- 75340
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Univega Cross |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano AceraX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano AceraX |
| Crankset | SR XR17, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Victor VPB-33, 120mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed freewheel, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Victor VP-H67 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel, 2" rise |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Steel |
| Saddle | Selle Stratos Hyper Plush Duo-Compound w/springs |
| Seatpost | Steel micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Joy Tech OS aluminum, Q/R |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann 519, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 38c multi-terrain |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.