Trek 990 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Trek |
Model | 990 |
First production | 1996 |
Bike category | Mountain Bike |
Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Trek 990 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 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Smoke 2 CompFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Dart 2 Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 LeversShimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Swami |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedUnion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | True Temper OXIII |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Trek 990 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Butted Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | System 2 |
Other Specs of Trek 990
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Available colors | - Gray |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Plus 10 Lite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSystem 2 |
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Trek 990 bike review
Trek produced the 990 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,349.99.990 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 990 can be found in one single color which is Gray.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart 2 Comp tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Swami, 32-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used True Temper OXIII material for the frame. Bontrager Race high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 990 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Race.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.