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1999 Trek VRX 400

Velopedia Archive ID 88694

Overview

Model year1999
BrandTrek
ModelVRX 400
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID88694
Original MSRP$1,749.99
ColorsBlack Gold
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight31 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou X-Vert T, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla R, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetICON Flywheel, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M545 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHayes Cable-Actuated Disc front/Avid 1D-10 rear brakes, Avid SD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SA
HandlebarIcon
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemIcon
SaddleBontrager FS+10 Comp
SeatpostICON Moses, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFormula disc
RimsBontrager Maverick, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Bontrager Jones
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube600 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.4°
Chainstay / rear center421 mm
Wheelbase1081 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

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