Trek 9800SHX 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 9800SHX
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Trek 9800SHX 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 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 XT
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 materialsOCLV Carbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
Handlebar extenderSystem 2
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 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 900
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 9800SHX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Trek 9800SHX

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano Deore LX
Available colors - Natural carbon
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager Comp


Trek 9800SHX bike review

Trek produced the 9800SHX bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,999.99.
9800SHX bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Trek Mountain bike 9800SHX can be found in a few colors, among these colors Natural carbon .
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 XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used OCLV carbon fiber material for the frame. Bontrager Race high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 9800SHX 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 Grip Shift ESP 900 gear shift levers.