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1998 Trek 950

Velopedia Archive ID 76228

Overview

Model year1998
BrandTrek
Model950
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID76228
Original MSRP$749.99
ColorsIce Blue
Sizes13", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper chromoly, triple-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 300, 20/32/42 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"
PedalsAluminum

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2
HandlebarSystem 1
Handlebar extensionsSystem 1
StemSystem 2
SaddleVelo Crossbow
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: System 1 suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsMatrix Guru, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube530.9 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 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.