Univega Alpina 5.4 and a 505

[gregor]

The 5.4 was an ebay bargain a couple of years ago, £39 iirc wanted for nothing and rides really well.


photo(4) by gagilbertz, on Flickr

I found another one, a 505, locally on ebay today .........................I suppose that makes me a collector.

It was advertised as a 20 inch frame but actually measures 16 centre to centre and now my missus has her eye on it.


Uni 001 by gagilbertz, on Flickr

 

[raidan73]

I like that a lot, looks in good shape too.

 

[gregor]

I like that a lot, looks in good shape too.

Yes they have both aged really well, not sure of the years must be early 90s.If anyone knows I'd like to hear more?

The 505 hadn't been ridden since 2001!

Info on Univegas is a bit sparse considering they were about in the early days of mtbing.

I've also got a Alpina 5.3 frame waiting for a build,the 505 was to be the donor bike but I think I'll keep it as it is for now.

 

[chrisv40]

Both lovely looking bikes mate, I'm a huge fan of them myself.

My Alpina 5.5 is a 1994 so your 5.4 will be the same year.

 

[gregor]

...............and picked up a 506 locally this week.

 

[Mr Universe]

Nice trio you have there

love my univega, might have to have a mooch and see if I can pick another one up some day

 

[gregor]

Nice trio you have there

love my univega, might have to have a mooch and see if I can pick another one up some day

Cheers

There are plenty about and cheap as chips too.

I'm gonna need a bigger shed and another 1 inch Bomber.

 

[coomber]

Great collection. So many local for sale was a bonus!

 

[gregor]

Picked up another 5.3 recently to add to the collection.