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1998 Trek 8900

Velopedia Archive ID 72615

Overview

Model year1998
BrandTrek
Model8900
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID72615
Original MSRP$2,199.99
ColorsYellow
Sizes13", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAlpha SL aluminum
ForkRock Shox Sid
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsICON clipless

Brakes

BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Hayes levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB grease guard
HandlebarIcon 2014
Handlebar extensionsICON Ergo
StemIcon
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostICON 2, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsHayes/Hugi
RimsBontrager, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Revolt SS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Revolt SS
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.