mickey85

Not a road bike, and not exactly vintage, but I've got a 93/94 Univega Activa Trail for my commuter. 21 speed, cantilever braked hybrid. I love it - it's comfy, rather fast, can fit fenders and tubby tires, etc. The only problem with it though is that when the back is loaded over 25-30ish lbs, the frame feels pretty weak (wiggly over bumps, etc). Only done it twice though...

demoncyclist

My singlespeed is a Gran Premio. It was already a frankenbike when I got it- straight bars and a mish mash of Shimano 8s components. The paint was trashed and covered with stickers. I media blasted it and it is now safety yellow, although the paint didn't take as well as I'd hoped, so I will probably do something a little more stealthy to it this spring. It is a very comfy ride, and looks fab in its current state. I'll have to remember to post a pic.

oldbobcat

Dig the Guerciotti decal on the seat tube. I think you found the perfect solution for what to do with an old Denali.

bjjoondo 

I had both a 84 Grand Tursimo and then traded it for a, outstanding 84/85 (?) Univega Specialisima (sp?) with bar end shifters and a great low geared triple set up, man I'd sell a kindney to find one in great shape today, it would be the ONLY road bicycle this MTB rider would spend money on!

PolishGuy

Wow, what a great thread. I'll put in my $0.02 worth. Have an '82 Super Strada that I refurbished a couple of years ago. I was going to sell it but have since had second thoughts. It has full Dura-Ace drivetrain, Araya 700C wheels and a 6 speed freewheel. I need to get a shorter stem to increase it's comfort for me but overall it's an incredibly comfortable bike to ride. So much so that I sold my 2002 TREK 1000 road bike to ride the Univega exclusively. I've got a couple of old Raleighs to thin-out/sell-off to justify keeping the old Univega to my wife. I'll try and attach a few pics. PG.

oldbobcat

This one measures 54 or 55 cm (21.5 inches?). Message me if you're interested and I'll find out if she'll consider selling it. It's a one-owner bike that cleaned up really well.

Atlantian

Well, I am not Intheshop, but the thing is, the frame I have is stripped, so it has no head set, so it's just a frame. The paint is good, so are the decals on it. But I am contemplating getting an Aluminum frame instead of using the steel frame. (since I kinda like the stiff ride of Aluminum since I got my Denali)

The reason I was attracted to the frame was because of the horizontal dropouts, slightly undersized, yet able to fit a pair of 700s in it.

I have a nice pursuit bar and one inch carbon aero fork. I just need to get a 1 inch thread less headset parts.

https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/523398-psudeo-track-bike-built-steel-frame-what-do-you-think.html
^that is the thread discussing my fixie build.

And no, the Denali is my Practical Daily, not my project bike, so I am not going to strip it out. I still need the Denali to get around the Greater Seattle Area, and to get to school. And the area around my neighborhood is pretty steep, so I need some gears to climb and go top speed on flats.

Btw, not building a single speed, going to build a complete hardcore fixie with no brakes at all.

UnivegaNights

Hi everyone! My mom purchased this Univega and put it in her garage for decades, never riding it while raising 3 children (1 unruly one and 2 good ones). I rode it regularly for 2 years while attending college. I kept everything in tact while upgrading the chain, gear shifter, tubes and tires (kept the rims and spokes). Anyways, I'm looking to sell it (and buy a kayak) and need more information about the bicycle. My mom gave me the original owner's manual but it does not specify model type. It's a general owner's manual/guide. The numeric code printed on the manual is 9470061 and the supplier origin is Univega Cycle Co., Long Beach, California U.S.A. The day before yesterday I peeled off the original dealer's sticker (Newington Bike Shop, Newington, CT) and it revealed a pristine Made-in-Japan manufacturer sticker. Can anyone tell me the year and model of this Univega?



Thanks

Univega Nights

bconneraz

Lamplight- is that your TSX? You cant talk about Ben and Univega without talking about Bertoni IMO- here's my TSX. I purchased it last year NOS from Ben's brother in law who still runs two shops in So Cal. Very few of these frames were produced; I know the whereabouts of two others, one of which was involved in a crash last month and totaled.



For you Univega fans, I'll see if I can get down to the shop where I bought my Bertoni and snap some pics of the Univega's that will knock your socks off-they've been hanging there since new in the 80's. One is a custom aero bike with a full Dura Ace AX group, and there are a couple full Super Record builds as well. All NOS, and still, despite my best efforts, not currently for sale.

Ex Pres 

You've already found the perils of re-opening an old thread - your inquiry's been skipped. Maybe this bump up will help.

Your pic is rather small to help much, but see if you can match up your bike to anything in THESE catalogs.
JC

Lamplight

That was my Bertoni, but I sold it years ago. Eventually my preferences changed and now I prefer bikes with more tire and fender clearance, but that Bertoni was easily the best racing bike I've ever ridden. Really awesome bikes!