Trek 9700SHX 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 9700SHX
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Trek 9700SHX Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Duster II Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: System 2 Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Matrix Swami
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsOCLV Carbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionSystem 2
Handlebar extenderBontrager Race
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 9700SHX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Trek 9700SHX

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX-RC
Available colors - Ice Inkwell blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Plus 10
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
System 1


Trek 9700SHX bike review

Trek produced the 9700SHX bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,599.99.
9700SHX bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Trek Mountain bike 9700SHX can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ice Inkwell blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II 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 2 suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used OCLV carbon fiber material for the frame. System 2 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 9700SHX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 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.