VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Trek 990

Velopedia Archive ID 59105

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTrek
Model990
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID59105
Original MSRP$1,349.99
ColorsGray
Sizes13", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper OXIII
ForkSystem 2
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBontrager Race
SaddleBontrager Plus 10 Lite
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 2.10" 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.