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1997 Trek 720

Velopedia Archive ID 66991

Overview

Model year1997
BrandTrek
Model720
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID66991
Original MSRP$369.99
ColorsDark blue, red
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly
ForkTrek
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio/Altus
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Altus, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-945

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-376A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki Passage
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SeatpostAlex Moulton stainless steel, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Alivio
RimsMatrix Vapor, 32-hole
SpokesMarwi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Trek MultiTrack
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center436 mm
Wheelbase1034 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

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