Trek UAV 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model UAV
First production 1998
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Trek UAV Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (inches)
- 25 (inches) / 63.5 (cm)
- 25 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Tioga City Slicker II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Matrix Vapor
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSystem 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSystem 1
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-51
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Nexave
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 700
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Trek UAV Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Nexave Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeAnswer Manitou 4

Other Specs of Trek UAV

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Gloss black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M323 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Bassano Vuelta
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-900


Trek UAV bike review

Trek produced the UAV bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,099.99.
UAV bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 20.5 (inches), 23 (inches) and 25 (inches).
Trek Hybrid UAV can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gloss black .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Tioga City Slicker II tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Vapor, 32-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. System 1 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this UAV to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of System 1.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 700 gear shift levers.