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1996 Trek 720 (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 54008

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTrek
Model720 (02)
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID54008
Original MSRP$369.99
ColorsTeal, teal/black
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 20"
Weight27.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel
ForkTrek
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus C90
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-945

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 273A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" HPO1H
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleOasis
SeatpostAlloy, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Trek Multi-Track
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube551.2 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center436.9 mm
Wheelbase1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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