Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
1997 Trek 1220
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Trek 1220 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Easton ProGram tapered aluminum
- Fork Brand & Model
- Trek
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Trek 1220
- Component Group
- Shimano RSX/RX-100
- Shift Levers
- Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
- Crankset
- Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- System 1, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Velo VL-209
- Handlebar
- System 1
- Handlebar Stem
- System 1
- Headset
- 1inch Tange-Seiki Passage
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano RSX
- Rims
- Matrix Aurora, 32-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 25c Continental Super Sport
- Spoke Brand
- DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- System 1 w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Deep Purple
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 21.7
- Sizes
- 47 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
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
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.