Univega Alpina 506 date?

[stu76]

I've just got this Univega Alpina 506 racelight chromo frame and I'm having trouble dating it, any ideas?

Thanks

 

[legrandefromage]

I've just flogged a similar Alpina 5.5 which was from around 93 ~ 95

 

[Tad]

I have a 1992 Univega Alpina Pro with the same "Max Mudroom" chain stays and fluro pink and black colour scheme.

 

[stu76]

Thanks for the info.

I'm thinking of building it up to a single speed, I'll post the results when finished.

 

[nomad]

Sorry for bringing up that old post. But the "Max Mudroom" stuff was still present in the later stell models (i owned a Alpina 600 form 1996).

If you can identify the color maybe you should chekcout www.bikepedia.com, they have a nice listing of Univega bikes.

I just went there myself and it seems like it's a 1996 modell. The naming sheme changed from a dot style in 94 to a x0x style in 95. And in 95 there are only odd numbers, even in 96.

Greetings,
michael

 

[stu76]

Thanks for the info Nomad.

Don't worry about dragging up the old post. I've been meaning to post an update anyway.

I've built it up as a hack/commute single speed (using old mech as tensioner) and it rides fantastic. Initially I had some crappy suntour xct forks (which weren't actually that bed - just heavy) I've now swapped these for some rigid chromo forks.

All in all I'm very happy with it, the geometry is just about perfect for my lanky body.

Stu

 

[nomad]

I liked the long "racy" geometry on my alipna 600 very much. But sadly the frame broke at the connection from dropout to chainstay. Had it replaced under warranty with a 2000 Alumimum Alpina 570 (wich was the best model you could get with 1 1/8 steertub, the 590 had the Concept Headshock rip-off fork) model but that was stolen 2004. Oh I miss that old bike. When the frame broke i so badly wanted a new steel one, but they didn't have any in stock back then.

But on the other hand, I now own a heck lot of them bikes , even got a pretty scuffed Alpina 570 again for my girlfriend (the size of the frame is the same as the one I rode but it was suprisingly small when i tried it again so it changed ownership - sort of.

And to stopp wading in my past, back to topic. Nice ride. And you definetly should use the rigid fork. It's just so nice direct and predictable. And anything with more than 50mm travel is killing you steering angle.

 

[Wobbly John]

Sorry to drag up such an old thread - I just found this after searching the forum for 'Univega'.

The OP's bike looks as if it has a 1 1/8 steerer and no cable stop on the seat stays for cantilevers. Up to 1996, Univega used 1" forks and cantis.

I think it's a '97 model.

 

[kanerdog1x1]

i would say it is a 1997 model, i have a 1996 and a 1997, 1996 still has a canti hanger on the rear brake bridge but the 1997 hadnt, nor does yours. like most manufacturers, they were about a year behind the brake trends.

 

[murraystephen]

univega alpina racelite 506

ok it's an old topic but only registered today I have this bike I agree they are old but thay take alot of beating been an excellent bike to me and still going strong. It must be around 1998 that I bought it!

If anyone would like to buy it give me a shout!

Chainset Shimano Deore LX and rear Deore XT
Servo Wave Action V-Brakes
WTB Rims
Concept Bars with riser
Selle anti compression seat

I can send photos if anyone interested

cheers

Murray