What year is this Univega?
11-03-22, 08:14 PM
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What year is this Univega?
I found this at a thrift store and decided it should sit in my garage until spring where it will then find a new home to enjoy, but I’m not sure what year it is.
sugino crank
suntour tech front derailleur
early suntour friction thumbies, mighty shifters
sealed Suntour hubs with araya rims
sr mtb200 bars
sr100 stem
fully lugged
Tange Falcon headset
serial is M519808
sugino crank
suntour tech front derailleur
early suntour friction thumbies, mighty shifters
sealed Suntour hubs with araya rims
sr mtb200 bars
sr100 stem
fully lugged
Tange Falcon headset
serial is M519808
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11-03-22, 08:37 PM
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Great find! Early 80’s for sure. Checking the serial number guide on this site to pinpoint.
Edit: Looks like if it’s a Merida build from Taiwan, it’s an 85, like my Alpina Uno.
Edit: Looks like if it’s a Merida build from Taiwan, it’s an 85, like my Alpina Uno.
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11-03-22, 08:42 PM
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Wow, even the branded grips are in good shape. Very nice!
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11-03-22, 09:28 PM
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How does it compare to the Alpina Sport in post 5 in this thread? https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-catalogs.html
11-04-22, 06:38 PM
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