Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Univega Alpina 500

Velopedia Archive ID 86735

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Univega
Model	Alpina 500
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	86735
Original MSRP	$409.99
Colors	Cobalt/Yellow, Primal Red
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight	27.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork	RST 260, 2.0" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Grip Shift Centera
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX-RC
Crankset	SR XR27, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-982A w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro 379A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
Handlebar	Aluminum
Handlebar extensions	TIG alloy
Stem	Aluminum
Saddle	Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R
Rims	Vuelta Vision, 32-hole
Spokes	Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-877, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-887
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	584.2 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm
Wheelbase	1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake	39.1 mm

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