VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Trek Navigator 500

Velopedia Archive ID 83839

Overview

Model year1999
BrandTrek
ModelNavigator 500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID83839
Original MSRP$749.99
SizesLarge, medium, small, womens large, womens medium, xlarge
Weight29 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRST 802, 1.6" travel
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Nexave
ShiftersShimano Nexave
Front derailleurShimano Nexave top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Nexave
CranksetShimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27E, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainKAZ LR900, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsPlatform

Brakes

BrakesShimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Nexave levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Victor VP-H992W
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAlloy, suspension
SaddleSelle Italia
SeatpostPolygon, suspension, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Kung Ten W55F, Rear: Shimano R080
RimsBontrager Corvair, 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 tube544 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1032 mm
Fork offset / rake38 mm

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