VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Trek 850

Velopedia Archive ID 57250

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTrek
Model850
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID57250
Original MSRP$479.99
ColorsRed, silver/blue
Sizes14.5", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Weight27.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper chromoly, double-butted
ForkTrek
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC IG-30, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-945 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano AceraX M-System brakes, Chang Star 274AG levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Victor VP-H913W
HandlebarSystem 1
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemChromoly
SaddleSelle San Marco Linea Pro
SeatpostSystem 1, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMatrix Lobo, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Trek Big Kahuna
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1049 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.