VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Trek 800

Velopedia Archive ID 73736

Overview

Model year1998
BrandTrek
Model800
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID73736
Original MSRP$299.99
ColorsMediteranean Blue to Ice Inkwell fade
Sizes13", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5", womens 17", womens 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkTrek
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91E, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs PC-10, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi TX33 brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Victor VP-H97W sealed
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
SaddleDual Density
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum, nutted, Rear: Shimano Altus
RimsWeinmann 519, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Trek Connection
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube528.3 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center434.3 mm
Wheelbase1021.1 mm

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