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
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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 Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Continental Navigator Pro 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 Deore LX
Front: System 3 Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Matrix Swami
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Triple-butted
True Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
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-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-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 Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Trek 970SHX

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Brushed
Weight 24.3
Pedals detailsSystem 2 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Plus 10
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
System 2


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.