VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Trek 470

Velopedia Archive ID 62750

Overview

Model year1997
BrandTrek
Model470
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID62750
Original MSRP$669.99
ColorsRed
Sizes43 cm, 50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkTrek
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano RSX SS
CranksetShimano RSX, 36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainKMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-516 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki Passage
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemChromoly
SaddleSelle San Marco Linea Pro
SeatpostHsin Lung SP-51, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RSX
RimsRigida SHP 60, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 25c Trek Iso Tech III
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube555 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase986 mm
Fork offset / rake43 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.