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1998 Trek 470

Velopedia Archive ID 76857

Overview

Model year1998
BrandTrek
Model470
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID76857
Original MSRP$724.99
ColorsIce Orange
Sizes43 cm, 50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX down-tube
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemChromoly
SaddlePadded vinyl
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano RSX
RimsRigida SHP 60, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Super Sport
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube520.7 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle75°
Chainstay / rear center414 mm
Wheelbase980.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.