Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
1996 Trek 990 SHX
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Trek 990 SHX value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- True Temper OXIII
- Fork Brand & Model
- Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Trek 990 SHX
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- System 2, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Bontrager Plus 10 Lite
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Race
- Handlebar Stem
- Bontrager Race
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Matrix Swami, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.10inch Panaracer Dart 2 Comp, Rear: 26 x 2.10inch Panaracer Smoke 2 Comp
- Spoke Brand
- Union stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)
Accessories
- Colors
- Gray
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Extensions
- System 2
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 23.5
- Sizes
- 13inch, 16.5inch, 18inch, 19.5inch, 21inch, 22.5inch
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.