Show off your Univega Alpina
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Tx!
The 5.0 is the tow car for the enclosed trailer that hauls the drag bike, but haven't been racing for awhile. It has a blown headgasket after about 300k and needs to get a new motor so it can be raced again too. Been too busy with this C+V thing and healing broken bones to get to it, we'll see.
The 5.0 is the tow car for the enclosed trailer that hauls the drag bike, but haven't been racing for awhile. It has a blown headgasket after about 300k and needs to get a new motor so it can be raced again too. Been too busy with this C+V thing and healing broken bones to get to it, we'll see.
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Tx!
The 5.0 is the tow car for the enclosed trailer that hauls the drag bike, but haven't been racing for awhile. It has a blown headgasket after about 300k and needs to get a new motor so it can be raced again too. Been too busy with this C+V thing and healing broken bones to get to it, we'll see.
The 5.0 is the tow car for the enclosed trailer that hauls the drag bike, but haven't been racing for awhile. It has a blown headgasket after about 300k and needs to get a new motor so it can be raced again too. Been too busy with this C+V thing and healing broken bones to get to it, we'll see.
Ok....back on topic.....Looks like we're on a roll now with the Alpinas!
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It'll get a decent rebuild and live forever.
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Well the 5.0 was the C+V hauler before it retired back when I jumped back in with both feet, it hauled several of the early acquisitions on the modified hitch rack and in the trailer going to and from the races along the way.
So at 30, it fits right in, really should get it back in the game.
So at 30, it fits right in, really should get it back in the game.
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I forgot that this was an Alpina. Got it for free as a basket case. If I didn't already have my Team, I might have kept it. Deore LX is nice stuff and that shock still worked as intended.
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You missed a model, here it is: 1983 Alpina Ultima, the top of their line. Suntour Superbe Tech RD, Nitto black chrome plated bull moose bars, full Tange Champion tubing, Sunshine cartridge bearing hubs, etc. Original Univega tires on this one. Bought from a flipper in Florida. I've also owned an early Alpina Pro. But the Ultima was the top back in the day.
1982 was Univega's first year for MTBs, I had a 1982 Alpina Uno frameset only.
The early 1980s MTBs were the bomb!
1983 Univega Alpina Ultima by wrk101, on Flickr
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1982 was Univega's first year for MTBs, I had a 1982 Alpina Uno frameset only.
The early 1980s MTBs were the bomb!
1983 Univega Alpina Ultima by wrk101, on Flickr
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I bought this in '94. I think the only original parts left on it are the crankset, front and rear derailleurs, and the seat post. Kinda sad, but at the time it was just a tool.
I may have the original fork around here somewhere, but everything else went away.
I may have the original fork around here somewhere, but everything else went away.
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I figured I should update this thread since I started it. Here is my overhauled Alpina Comp, mostly original except for the Albatross handlebars.
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Here's my 90' Alpina Sport with white splatter paint.
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Hello everyone,
new member here. I can't wait to be able to post a photo of the sweet Alpina 5.9 I just picked up. Love seeing all of the vintage Alpina's in this thread, nice work errybody!
new member here. I can't wait to be able to post a photo of the sweet Alpina 5.9 I just picked up. Love seeing all of the vintage Alpina's in this thread, nice work errybody!
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Welcome! You can post photos after 10 posts. A good way to get your 10 posts is to start a thread in the Introductions sub-forum and reply as needed.
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Oh look, now I'm at 2 posts lol
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1984 Univega Alpina Ultima
I'll get around to building it one of these days.
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That is very thoughtful of you to offer! However, it will have to be my cross to bear. It’s been in the family for almost 40 years so it’s probably doomed to my own brand of punishment.
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This is a 15 speed with solid rear axle and QR front. Suntour hubs and shifting. I gotta get this one built for my wife to see if she likes it. If she doesn't like the way it looks (artist of the family) I'll probably sell it. Way too small for me.
But if you want to see what was on it new here it is.
Monster stem!
Bear trap pedals!
But if you want to see what was on it new here it is.
Monster stem!
Bear trap pedals!
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This is a 15 speed with solid rear axle and QR front. Suntour hubs and shifting. I gotta get this one built for my wife to see if she likes it. If she doesn't like the way it looks (artist of the family) I'll probably sell it. Way too small for me.
But if you want to see what was on it new here it is.
!
But if you want to see what was on it new here it is.
!
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This is a 15 speed with solid rear axle and QR front. Suntour hubs and shifting. I gotta get this one built for my wife to see if she likes it. If she doesn't like the way it looks (artist of the family) I'll probably sell it. Way too small for me.
But if you want to see what was on it new here it is.
But if you want to see what was on it new here it is.
Question: how do you manage to fit these in your Delorean?
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@Crankstank
H**Y CRAP! That's flippin awesome.
What wheels are those? Mine had UKAI's on it when I got it, beartraps but no sling shot stem. I put budget wheels on it and put the UKAI's on this.
H**Y CRAP! That's flippin awesome.
What wheels are those? Mine had UKAI's on it when I got it, beartraps but no sling shot stem. I put budget wheels on it and put the UKAI's on this.
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H**Y CRAP! That's flippin awesome.
What wheels are those? Mine had UKAI's on it when I got it, beartraps but no sling shot stem. I put budget wheels on it and put the UKAI's on this.
H**Y CRAP! That's flippin awesome.
What wheels are those? Mine had UKAI's on it when I got it, beartraps but no sling shot stem. I put budget wheels on it and put the UKAI's on this.
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