i have a univega alpina 500 its grate i paid 80$for it was a grate deal i fsome people coould email me about it because i dont know how compatible it is here is my email brent_dovey @hotmail.com thank a unch and again its grateeeee

I have a 2000 Univega Alpina 500. This is an excellent starter bike with a 7005 series aluminum frame. The frame has a replaceable rear deraillure mount and a rear disc brake mount making it upgradeable. However the Rock Shox Jett front fork is not suitable for off road use and I replaced it immediately with a 98 Rock Shox Judy DH ($200) which greatly improved the handleing characteristics. Likewise the components are cheap and it did not have clipless pedals, I upgraded the pedals to Shimano 646. The wheelsets (Zac 19) are junk and break easily. I have replaced the Shimano Alivio rear deraillure with an XT and the front with an XTR Shimano which has noticably improved shifting, next I will replace the brakes with Avid and the brake levers and shifter pods with XTR components. The crankset and bottom bracket will also be replaces with a stiffer set (Race Face or XTR). I have replaced the seat with a Terry Liberator and the handlebars with Sun Ringle Uncle Jesse. All nin all this bike is a frame that can be ridden until it is rebuilt but it is an excellent value since a similar frameset would cost as much as I paid for the bike. I have raced it as it is now and it will make a fine racer once completed but the cheap components keeps it from being raceable as it is stock.

These bikes are one of the great lightweight bikes, and at the same time the right weight for when going downhill on dirt roads. Their shocks are what helps your balance when riding on hardcore roads.

I have a Univega bike and I think it is great! It has been my mode of transportation since I was 15. This bike has never had any sort of defects or malfunctions like prior bikes I've owned. This bike series has comfortable seats and the gears on the bike are very easy to use. I love my bike and until I really need to get another one, I'll be riding my Univega.

I love it! It is a small frame, but the good thing is it is very light in weight. I have this bike now. It's good for hitting the mountains, but I do have to change the handle bars. (Bad Grip)