VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Trek 9800 SHX

Velopedia Archive ID 53871

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTrek
Model9800 SHX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID53871
Original MSRP$1,999.99
ColorsCarbon
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"
Weight23 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionBonded carbon fiber
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar extensionsBontrager Race Lite
StemBontrager Race
SaddleVetta TT Transverse
SeatpostSystem 2, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMatrix Swami, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.00" Continental Navigator, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Marin Quake 7.1 kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube591.8 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 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.