Trek 970SHX 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 970SHX |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Trek 970SHX Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm)- 13 (inches)- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)- 21 (inches)- 22.5 (inches) / 57.15 (cm)- 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Continental Traction Pro KevlarFront: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Continental Navigator Pro Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: System 3 Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Swami |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Triple-buttedTrue Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | System 2 |
| Handlebar extender | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Trek 970SHX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Trek 970SHX
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | 24.3 |
| Pedals details | System 2 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Plus 10 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSystem 2 |
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Trek 970SHX bike review
Trek produced the 970SHX bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.99.970SHX bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19.5 (inches), 21 (inches) and 22.5 (inches).
Trek Mountain bike 970SHX can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.90" Continental Navigator Pro kevlar tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Swami, 32-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: System 3 suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used True Temper chromoly, triple-butted material for the frame. System 2 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 970SHX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.