Show us your Univega

[jebon]

Update: changed this post into "Show us your.." Seems like there was no Univega thread.

I've been looking for a Univega Alpina Pro with the splatter paint for quite a while and finally found one in my size that seller was willing to ship from Germany to Denmark. Only the frame and crankset made it to this resto-mod build but I kept all the original parts.


Univegas are totally underestimated in my opinion. They are cheap, beautiful and good quality and there are still a lot for sale. This is the new beauty of my collection. Hope you like it.

Frame: Univega Alpina Pro 1992
Fork: Force/no name

Headset: KCNC
Stem: RFR Trail
Handlebar: RFR
Grips: Odi Attack
Barends: none

Brakes: Shimano XT SLR
Brake Pads: Jagwire
Brake Cables: Jagwire
Cantilever cable hangers: Tektro
Brake Levers: Shimano XT SLR

Shifters: Shimano Altus 3x8
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Derailleur Cables: Jagwire
Cassette: Shimano HG51
Chain: KMC
Cranks: Shimano MT-60
Crank Bolts:
Chainrings:
Chainring bolts:
Bottom Bracket:
Pedals: Wellgo M111 (not pictured)

Hub Skewers: Triple Eight
Rims: Syncros
Hubs: Shimano LX
Nipples: DT Swiss
Spokes: DT Swiss
Tyres: Michelin Pilot Pump 2.3
Tubes: Schwalbe Extra Light

Saddle: 3MIN19SEC Sport
Seatpost: BBB Skyscraper
Seatpost Binder: Triple Eight

 

[Lucidone]

That's a beautiful frame - great to see it being cherished and used!

Is it just me or do Alpina's also feel pretty light for a production steel frame?

 

[jebon]

That's a beautiful frame - great to see it being cherished and used!

Is it just me or do Alpina's also feel pretty light for a production steel frame?

This one is 2400 g so not very light

 

[Lucidone]

Some that have been and gone...



Also got a late model (V brake / 1 1/8" steerer) Alpina 550 to build up.

 

[Siish]

Herea my 99 univega ram 900

1x9 setup,

Rockshox psylo 80mm-130mm forks
Rockshox sid rear shock
hussefelt truvativ riser bars
Sram x9 derailleur
Sram x7 shifter
Bratvus rims
Shimano hubs
Schwalbe nobby nic/black jack tyres
Boardman pedals
Shimano bb
fsa crank arms with 34t
Lock on grips
Zoom hydraulic disc brakes and levers
160mm front/rear discs
Headset unknown
Enlee stem

 

[Mr CC]

Hi,
I have this old Alpina 503. Bought it new in 1996 and I always liked it´s sporty and light feel.
It has been "resting" for a while but now I have put on street tyres (complete wheels from another bike) and the gears will get an overlook.

I think brown saddle and grip should look good to the blue paint but I fitted black wheels so will stick to black saddle and grip for a while.

 

[Mr CC]

 

[KayOs]

Then I'll join in too. I mostly use my Alpina S 7.7 for tours on easy terrain and have made it a bit more comfortable for this. If I get my hands on a cheap XT crank, I'll put that on too.

 

[Mr CC]

Then I'll join in too. I mostly use my Alpina S 7.7 for tours on easy terrain and have made it a bit more comfortable for this. If I get my hands on a cheap XT crank, I'll put that on too.

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Nice!
I like your sadle. I've been thinking about changing to a more comfortably sadle.

I find Univegas very long. I'm almost 6,1 (185 cm) and hade to change to a shorter handlebar stem back in the days.

 

[KayOs]

The saddle is ultra comfy, I found it used and very cheap. It is the titanium version so the weight is ok too. I would also ride a shorter stem but this one fits the color of the bike and my phone fits perfectly on top so I guess I'll keep it.