Trek 420 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 420
First production 1998
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Trek 420 Parts   
Available Sizes - 43 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Super Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RSX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Rigida V-Argent
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Sugino RD5000
Gear shift leversShimano RSX Down-tube
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Trek 420 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano RX-100 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RSX GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeTrek

Other Specs of Trek 420

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - Titanium
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatPadded Vinyl
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Trek 420 bike review

Trek produced the 420 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $749.99.
420 bike is available in many sizes such as 43 cm (centimeters), 50 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters) and 60 cm (centimeters).
Trek Road 420 can be found in one single color which is Titanium.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida V-Argent, 36-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Shimano RSX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 420 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino RD5000, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX down-tube gear shift levers.