VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Trek 950

Velopedia Archive ID 50637

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTrek
Model950
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID50637
Original MSRP$779.99
ColorsLight blue
Sizes13", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Weight26 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper chromoly, triple-butted
ForkSystem 1
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSystem 1 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Passage
HandlebarSystem 1
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSystem 1
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostSystem 1, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMatrix Lobo, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart 2 Comp, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke 2 Comp
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube579.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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