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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1997 Trek Mountain Lion 60SHX and 1996 Trek Mountain Lion 60SHX.
- Data limitation
Only 1997 Trek Mountain Lion 60SHX has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.43:1Highest2.86:1Total range200%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 20×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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.
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Specification
1997 Trek Mountain Lion 60SHX
1996 Trek Mountain Lion 60SHX
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Trek
Trek
Model
Mountain Lion 60SHX
Mountain Lion 60SHX
Bicycle Type
Juvenile mountain bike, suspension
Juvenile mountain bike, suspension
Original MSRP
$319.99
$299.99
Colors
Chrome-plated
Gray
Sizes
Boys 12", girls 12"
Boys 12", girls 12"
Weight
—
28.3 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
SR DuoTrack 7007
SR DuoTrack 7006
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Grip Shift Quickshift
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset
Steel, cotterless, 40 teeth
1-piece 5 1/2", 40 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Victor VPB-32
One piece
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm Threadless
Rear Cogs
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-872N
Victor VP-872
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 246C levers
Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, Chang Star 279 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H67
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Steel
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Steel
Steel
Saddle
Trek Paw Print
Padded
Seatpost
Steel, 25.6 mm diameter
Steel, 26.6 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Steel, nutted
—
Rims
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
20 x 1.95" knobby
20 x 1.95"
Wheel Size
20" wheels
20" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.