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1996 Trek 2300

Velopedia Archive ID 53258

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTrek
Model2300
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID53258
Original MSRP$1,699.99
ColorsSilver/natural carbon fiber
Sizes47 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Weight21.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionBonded carbon fiber
Frame materialCarbon fiber w/Easton aluminum stays
ForkSystem 2
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 115 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-6500 600 Ultegra SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki CSD
HandlebarSystem 2
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemSystem 2
SaddleVetta TT Transverse
SeatpostSystem 2, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMatrix Aurora, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube551.2 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center414 mm
Wheelbase983 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.