Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
1997 Trek 820
Value Guide market data · 1997 Trek 820
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Price over time - 1997 Trek 820
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All 820 model years
2022$465 - $540▲ 49% vs. 1997
2021$465 - $540▲ 49% vs. 1997
2020$465 - $540▲ 49% vs. 1997
2019$372 - $432▲ 19% vs. 19972018$353 - $410▲ 13% vs. 19972017$353 - $410▲ 13% vs. 1997
2016$353 - $410▲ 13% vs. 19972015$344 - $400▲ 10% vs. 1997
2014$344 - $400▲ 10% vs. 1997
2013$344 - $400▲ 10% vs. 19972012$307 - $356▼ 2% vs. 1997
2009$307 - $356▼ 2% vs. 1997
2003$223 - $259▼ 28% vs. 1997
2000$307 - $356▼ 2% vs. 1997
1999$307 - $356▼ 2% vs. 1997
1998$312 - $3620% vs. 19971997$312 - $362Currently viewing1994$312 - $3620% vs. 19971993$362 - $420▲ 16% vs. 19971997 820 lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Trek 820 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Fork Brand & Model
- Trek
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Trek 820
- Component Group
- Shimano Alivio/Altus
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-170
- Crankset
- Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 116 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-371A levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Trek
- Handlebar
- Steel
- Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1inch Victor VP-H913W sealed
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano Altus
- Rims
- Weinmann 519, 36-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Trek Connection
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo LU-945
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, Red
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 13.5inch, 16.5inch, 18inch, 19.5inch, 21inch, 22.5inch, 24inch, womens 17inch, womens 20inch
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.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.