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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Trek 5020 has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Trek 5020.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1997 Trek 5020 had an original MSRP $300 lower than 1996 Trek 5020.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.00:1Total range347%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×25; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.23:1Highest4.00:1Total range325%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1997 Trek 5020
1996 Trek 5020
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Trek
Trek
Model
5020
5020
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$1,899.99
$2,199.99
Colors
Titanium color
Light blue, Natural Carbon Fiber, Orange, Silver
Sizes
50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Weight
20.3 lb
21.4 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Bonded
Bonded carbon fiber
Frame Material
OCLV carbon fiber
OCLV carbon fiber
Fork
System
System 2
Fork Material
OCLV carbon fiber, unicrown crown
Aluminum, bonded, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 105SC
Shimano 105SC
Shifters
Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on
Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105SC GS
Shimano 105SC GS
Crankset
Shimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth
Shimano 105SC, 32/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
8-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-6500 600 Ultegra SPD clipless
Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Tange-Seiki CDS
1" Tange-Seiki CSD
Handlebar
System 2
System 2
Stem
System 2
System 2
Saddle
Selle Bassano Vuelta, manganese rails
Vetta Gel Flex
Seatpost
System 2, 27.2 mm diameter
System 2, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano 105SC
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Rims
Matrix Aurora, 32-hole
Matrix Aurora, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Union stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 25c Continental Sport
700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73.8°
73.75°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
415 mm
408.9 mm
Wheelbase
986 mm
985.5 mm
Fork offset / rake
43 mm
43.2 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.