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1999 Univega DS-950

Velopedia Archive ID 89477

Overview

Model year1999
BrandUnivega
ModelDS-950
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID89477
Original MSRP$869.99
ColorsCopper Penny/Black
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight29 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder, 2.75" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRST 22, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSR AP-65, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-813 clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid SD-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsTIG alloy
StemAluminum
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsVuelta Vision, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube551.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

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