I had one of these for a little while, and when I think about it I still kick myself for letting it go. My Alpina Pro was a very lightweight and fun-to-ride bike, and I actually preferred it to the vintage StumpJumper I briefly owned.
Mine wasn't the same year (IIRC it was a '96) and it had the brakes "where they're supposed to be." Not sure of the logic behind moving calipers below the chainstays, although I'm sure someone else can clue you in. Here's a shot of mine, because every thread needs an image.
Originally Posted by
bikemig
You will also want to replace the tires with some slicks (probably 26 x 1.5 or 1.75) for general road riding. Resist getting skinny tires (1.25 or narrower). This bike has a good plush ride and a little fatter tire run at lower pressure will bring out its ride qualities.
+1... The tires pictured above may even be 26 x 2.25 -- tons o' room to go big.
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