Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 55992
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 970 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 55992 |
| Original MSRP | $999.99 |
| Colors | Orange |
| Sizes | 13", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5" |
| Weight | 24 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame material | True Temper OXIII |
| Fork | System 2 |
| Fork material | Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | System 2 w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
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| Handlebar | System 2 |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | System 2 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Plus 10 |
| Seatpost | System 2, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | Matrix Swami, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Union stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart 2 Comp, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke 2 Comp |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 579.1 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 429.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054.1 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.