Trek 970 SHX 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 970 SHX
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Trek 970 SHX 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 Comp
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Dart 2 Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Matrix Swami
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper OXIII
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionSystem 2
Handlebar extenderSystem 1
Handlebar stem detailsSystem 2
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 970 SHX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of Trek 970 SHX

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Orange
Weight 26.0
Pedals detailsSystem 2 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Plus 10
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
System 2


Trek 970 SHX bike review

Trek produced the 970 SHX bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,169.99.
970 SHX 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 970 SHX can be found in one single color which is Orange.
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 LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used True Temper OXIII material for the frame. System 2 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 970 SHX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of System 2.
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 Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.