VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Trek 820

Velopedia Archive ID 58992

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTrek
Model820
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID58992
Original MSRP$349.99
ColorsGray/green, green
Sizes14.5", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5", 24.5", womens 17", womens 20"
Weight29 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 274A levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Trek Connection
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center436.9 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 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.