VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Trek 8000

Velopedia Archive ID 71494

Overview

Model year1998
BrandTrek
Model8000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID71494
Original MSRP$999.99
ColorsMetallic blue
Sizes13", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAlpha ZX aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy T2
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsICON clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2
HandlebarIcon 2014
Handlebar extensionsICON Fatty
StemIcon
SaddleBontrager Comp
SeatpostICON 2, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMatrix Swami, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Revolt ST, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Revolt ST
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube535.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1016 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 3, 2026.