1985 and 1986 Univega Catalogs
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02-18-19, 10:47 AM
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I love the 1980's models! the bodybuilder in the first catalog, and the bay watch girl in the second especially made me chuckle!
02-18-19, 11:00 AM
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Univega definitely had creepiest catalogues in the business. And most of the models they used looked like they had never even ridden a bike before.
I'm grateful they didn't use this guy again, he was pure nightmare fuel:
I'm grateful they didn't use this guy again, he was pure nightmare fuel:
02-18-19, 12:21 PM
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^ Looks like @Wildwood (without the legs).
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02-18-19, 04:58 PM
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So much cheese, it could have been a holiday gift catalog. 
02-18-19, 06:32 PM
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The models and their costumes are the best part. I like how they have a body builder lifting one of the bikes... setting realistic expectations.
02-18-19, 07:19 PM
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Let's face it, they're great bikes. If you need a bike and have $200, you won't do much better than a mid-level '80s Univega. If you can find one as good as a Gran Rally, you're basically set for a while ... and can be content. And you'll also know that the paint has held up over the decades. Ben Lawee marketed a damn fine road bike.
I found one of these recently and bought it just for the groupset:
I love Triomphe. I put it all on a 531c Falcon. It's perfect for it. Just wish it had those pedals!
The rear triangle of the Ital Sport was on the heavy side, but I was going to flip the frame anyway. I put a tri-color group on it, and it sold quickly, even in winter. The red paint was flawless.
I found one of these recently and bought it just for the groupset:
I love Triomphe. I put it all on a 531c Falcon. It's perfect for it. Just wish it had those pedals!
The rear triangle of the Ital Sport was on the heavy side, but I was going to flip the frame anyway. I put a tri-color group on it, and it sold quickly, even in winter. The red paint was flawless.
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02-18-19, 08:18 PM
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Wow. Univega certainly made an unbelievable variety of bikes. And, they marketed bikes as fashion statements. Love the pictures in the catalogs. Definitely have a big hair modern era 80's feel going on. I remember the 80's as a decade when everybody wanted to workout to Jane Fonda videos and look sexy! Good times.
02-18-19, 10:47 PM
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02-19-19, 01:42 AM
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Thanks for sharing! Hopefully these can get posted on one of the catalog archives.
I miss the bikes from he 80's, but the advertising...ooof.
I miss the bikes from he 80's, but the advertising...ooof.
03-10-19, 06:25 AM
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Thank you, this post was a huge help. Just lucked into a near mint viva sport. Was having trouble figuring out the year, and it is clearly a 1986 pearl white!