VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Trek 8000SHX

Velopedia Archive ID 69726

Overview

Model year1997
BrandTrek
Model8000SHX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID69726
Original MSRP$999.99
ColorsBrushed
Sizes14.5", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"
Weight24.1 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston ProGram tapered aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX-RC
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2
HandlebarSystem 2
Handlebar extensionsSystem 1
StemSystem 2
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostSystem 1, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: System 2 suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMatrix Swami, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II 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 21, 2026.