Based on Marin Museum of Bicycling website, in 1982 an earlier version of Univega Alpina, together with Specialized Stumpjumper, became the first mass-produced mountain bikes. This bike is a gift from my friend Doc Sprocket, whose spectacular restorations are always a work of art. Following Doc’s advice, I accentuated this awesome spotted/hammered frame with pink components.
Best for 5’2″-5’8″ riders. 17″ triple-butted CroMoly steel frame, 21-speed drivetrain, 26″x1.96″ all terrain tires. I replaced the old-school bottom bracket with the new, sealed BB; replaced rear wheel (Araya rims, Suntour freewheel) with newer wheel (Araya rims, new Shimano 7-speed cassette).
This is Ainsley’s bike now.
NEW COMPONENTS
- Rear wheel: 26″ Araya rim, new Shimano 7-speed cassette, new axle and cones
- Tires: Schwinn 26×1.95″ all terrain with tan sidewall
- Cassette: Shimano 7-speed
- Saddle: Leather gel comfort
- Bottom bracket: Shimano 68mm 122mm length
- Pedals: Odyssey pink composite platform w/reflectors
- Cables and housings: Shimano/Jagwire pink
- Handlebar grips: Tarlec pink
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS
- Frame: Tange triple-butted CroMoly steel frame, made in Taiwan
- Headset: Tange
- Brakes and brake levers: Dia-Compe XC-Master
- Shifters: Suntour X-press AccuShift 3×7
- Front derailleur: Suntour XC-M
- Rear derailleur: Suntour XC-M
- Cranks and chainrings: Sakae Roundtech
- Stem: Sakae
- Freewheel: SR Suntour 7-speed
- Wheels: 26″ sealed Joytech hubs, Araya rims, stainless spokes
- Pedals: HTI-P03 composite platform