VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Trek 540

Velopedia Archive ID 85089

Overview

Model year1999
BrandTrek
Model540
Bicycle typeTouring
Archive ID85089
Original MSRP$1,499.99
ColorsRaven
Sizes47cm, 51cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 63cm
Weight23 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkTrek
Fork materialChromoly
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupTouring Mix
ShiftersShimano Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurShimano 105 triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano 105, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-5500, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M323 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki CDS
HandlebarIcon
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemIcon
SaddleSelle Bassano
SeatpostICON OZ, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsBontrager Fairlane, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 32c Continental Top Tour
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube557 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center457 mm
Wheelbase1047 mm
Fork offset / rake49 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.