1994 Univega Alpina 5.1

[Spokesmann]

This is a little project I have been tinkering with this last week or so. I'm a big fan of Univega and have had an Alpina 500 from new, bought back 1996. I've still got a few changes I want to make but have given the machine a good service, upgraded the cantis to STX and put on some new tyres. The model dates from about 1994 and is in remarkably good nick. Ive always thought the Univega brand a little under appreciated and only had a firm fan base from those in the know. I've had a quick blast on this one and it feels sweet and light. Looking forward to getting some miles on it this year...

Hope you like it.

 

[yakboy]

Wow, Congratulations on keeping it in such pristine condition, looks amazing

 

[hamster]

I agree - totally underappreciated, they handle really well. My wife's Alu 800 is wonderful!

 

[tim75]

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You've kept that in fantastic condition. I'd always thought of Univega as a bit rubbish, don't think they've ever had much of a good image in this country. I changed my mind when I bought an Alpina frame off another Retrobike member last year. I built it up with parts from a donor Saracen and was really quite impressed with the way it rode, felt very fast and responsive. Lots of nice touches on the frame as well like the bendy stays and ovalised tubes.

Sorry for the poor quality pic.

 

[chrisv40]

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My Alpina 5.5 is the nicest riding bike I've had.

 

[chrisv40]

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[Spokesmann]

Great to see some other Univega MTBs. Good work.