Trek Elite XC 9.8 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | Elite XC 9.8 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Trek Elite XC 9.8 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager Revolt ST-2 Kevlar Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Revolt ST-2 Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf |
| Rims manufacturer | 20-hole and 24-hole Rolf Dolomite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | OCLV Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Bonded |
| Handlebar construction | Carbon ICON Crushed Velvet |
| Handlebar extender | ICON Fatty |
| Handlebar stem details | ICON |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth ICON Crankshaft |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek Elite XC 9.8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and bottom Bracket Mount Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 2.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Trek Elite XC 9.8
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Black Gold |
| Weight | 22.0 |
| Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS Race |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter ICON Moses |
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Trek Elite XC 9.8 bike review
Trek produced the Elite XC 9.8 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,699.99.
Elite XC 9.8 bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Trek Mountain bike Elite XC 9.8 can be found in one single color which is Black Gold.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Revolt ST-2 kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rolf Dolomite, 20-hole/24-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Rolf hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used OCLV carbon fiber material for the frame. ICON Crushed Velvet, carbon high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Elite XC 9.8 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ICON.
For the smoothest biking experience ICON Crankshaft, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 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.