Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
2006 Trek Elite 9.8
Value Guide market data · 2006 Trek Elite 9.8
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Price over time - 2006 Trek Elite 9.8
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All Elite model years
2012$6,836 - $7,938▲ 110% vs. 2006
2011$6,343 - $7,366▲ 95% vs. 2006
2010$5,859 - $6,804▲ 80% vs. 2006
2009$6,138 - $7,128▲ 89% vs. 2006
2008$5,627 - $6,534▲ 73% vs. 2006
2007$2,418 - $2,808▼ 26% vs. 20062006$3,255 - $3,780Currently viewing
2003$2,325 - $2,700▼ 29% vs. 2006
2002$2,325 - $2,700▼ 29% vs. 2006
2001$2,558 - $2,970▼ 21% vs. 2006
1999$2,511 - $2,916▼ 23% vs. 20062006 Elite 9.8 lineup
Overview
About this bike
2006 Trek Elite 9.8 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Bonded
- Frame Tubing Material
- OCLV 110 Carbon
- Fork Brand & Model
- Manitou R7 Platinum, 80mm travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2006 Trek Elite 9.8
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- SRAM X-9
- Crankset
- SRAM X-0, 22/32/44 teeth
- Rear Cogs
- 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Hayes HFX-9 Carbon brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Bontrager Race X Lite ACC Carbon
- Saddle
- Bontrager Race Lite Lux
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Race X ite Carbon
- Handlebar Stem
- Bontrager Race Lite
- Headset
- Cane Creek S-3
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Bontrager Race Lite Disc
- Rims
- Bontrager Race Lite Disc
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch Bontrager Super X
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Black Pearl Carbon
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 15.5inch, 17.5inch, 19.5inch, 21.5inch
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.