VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Trek 820

Velopedia Archive ID 67847

Overview

Model year1997
BrandTrek
Model820
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID67847
Original MSRP$334.99
ColorsBlack, red
Sizes13.5", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5", 24", womens 17", womens 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkTrek
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio/Altus
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Altus, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-945

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-371A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H913W sealed
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleTrek
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano Altus
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Trek Connection
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center436.9 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 11, 2026.