VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 Univega Alpina 500

Velopedia Archive ID 91063

Overview

Model year2001
BrandUnivega
ModelAlpina 500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID91063
Original MSRP$400.00
ColorsStellar Yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkIn-Sync SYS-327, 2.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetSugino Impel 150, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketBurley Tandem precision sealed, 102mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC IG-31, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsWellgo LU-955A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesProMax linear-pull brakes, Shimano Integrated levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless steel
HandlebarAluminum 0.5" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum Ahead type
SaddleSelle Stratos ATB
SeatpostAluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsJoy Tech aluminum, Q/R
RimsAlex aluminum, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube589.3 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake33 mm

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