Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
1996 Trek 420
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Trek 420 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Trek
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Trek 420
- Shift Levers
- Shimano 400EX down-tube
- Crankset
- SR alloy, 28/38/48 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP20, 118 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
- Chain
- KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano 300EX brakes, Dia-Compe BL-07 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Alloy, 26.6 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Trek foam
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung DR-AL-9B
- Handlebar Stem
- Chromoly
- Headset
- 1inch HPO1H
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Weinmann 217, 36-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 25c Trek IsoTech 2
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Accessories
- Colors
- Ice green/ice violet fade
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 25.3
- Sizes
- 43 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 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.