VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Trek 9700SHX

Velopedia Archive ID 65242

Overview

Model year1997
BrandTrek
Model9700SHX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID65242
Original MSRP$1,599.99
ColorsIce Inkwell blue
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialOCLV carbon fiber
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX-RC
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD 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 extensionsBontrager Race
StemBontrager aluminum
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostSystem 1, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: System 2 suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
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 August 25, 2026.