Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
1997 Trek Sub Species
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Trek Sub Species value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, oversize
- Fork Brand & Model
- Trek
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Trek Sub Species
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Shift Levers
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- 1-piece chromoly, 44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- One piece, sealed
- Rear Cogs
- 1-speed, 16 teeth
- Chain
- KMC 410A, 1/2 x 1/8inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Tektro 867A rear brakes, Tektro RBP-291A levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Chromoly micro-adjust, 25.4 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Trek molded plastic w/hand holds
- Handlebar
- Chromoly
- Handlebar Stem
- Aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset SE-1
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Aluminum nutted
- Rims
- Alex 7X, 48-hole
- Tires
- Front: 20 x 2.125inch Comp III style, Rear: 20 x 1.75inch Comp III style
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo LU-313
Accessories
- Colors
- Matte chrome
- BB Shell Width
- American 24tpi
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 25.5
- Sizes
- Boys
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.