1989 trek 950 singletrack

Trek 950: Restoring Mountain Bikes from the 1990s

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Mountain bikes from the 1990s were amazing. For many of us, these were our first real bikes so there’s a sense of nostalgia that comes with these wonderful machines.

I love this bike and it’s always a work in progress. 2021 updates are over here .

Steel is real. The fact that these bikes are made of steel means they last and there are still tons of these bikes around that still have much life in them.

My favorite of all 1990s mountain bikes is the Trek 900 series. My dad owned this bike when I was a kid and I would take it out at any opportunity. The bike was amazing and still sits in my memory as something spectacular.

Build Kit for this 1990 Trek 950

Drivetrain:.

• Truvativ Power spline Bottom Bracket
• SRAM SX Power Spline Crankset
• Sram 9 Speed Chain
• Microshift 9 Speed Thumb Shifter (Initially I did run a 3x, but then I switch to a 1x and removed the front shifter)
• Cassette. I was able to modify a 9 speed cassette down to 8 speed and this fit on the original 7 speed hub. Doing this allowed me to use the 9 speed shifter. If you stick with the 7 speed, you’ll want to adjust accordingly.
• Tektro Cantilever Brakes
• Short Pull Brake Levers
• Cables and housing

Other Parts I’ve Added

• Mone Meal Replacement Bar
• Brooks B67 Saddle

Finding a Bike for Restoration

If you keep your eyes on Craigslist or Ebay, there are many opportunities to find a bike for restoration. I found this bike on Craigslist.

It’s a 1990 Trek 950. Size 21 inches.

Original owner had it listed. She’d ridden it for many years, then it was left in her garage. Still had original tires on it!!

The one downside for me with this bike is the shock. I didn’t feel like rebuilding one or adding a new one. I wanted to go back to fully rigid, however, where in the world would I match the purple.

This bike is in decent shape, but I had plans to powder coat black and start over.

Step 1: Removing Everything From Your Bike

My first step was to remove everything.

Step 2: Powder Coat the Frame and Buy a Fork

I was able to find a powder coating shop near by that did the project for $125. What a deal. Results were impressive.

Step 3: Clean Up Bike Components

A lot of dirt on these suckers after almost 30 years of riding. I replaced the chain rings just to give it a nicer look. Also, polished up the crank.

Step 4: Replace Components that Need Replacing

The most fun part of bike projects is figuring out which pieces require which size components. What’s going to fit, what can you get. How do you want this project to turn out?

On of the big changes I made was converting from the threaded fork / headset to threadless. This allowed for new fork, handlebars, stem.

I also moved over to microshift friction shifters.

Any projects you have in mind?

Let me know, would love to hear about it.

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90s Trek MTBs - Steel frames, rigid forks, 26" wheels

Full list of steel, rigid fork mountain bike models Trek made between 1990 and 1999, grouped by year, containing details on frames and main components for easy reference.

Based on riding style, build level and performance, Trek offered these in two series. The 9XX series , called Single Track , consists of a range of race, competition and performance bikes, aimed at pro riders and serious off-road enthusiasts. The 8XX series , called Antelope until 1993 and Mountain Track from 1994, covers a range of multipurpose models, from commuting and recreation to trail and light mountain biking.

1990 View catalog

Trek 990 Single Track (1990)

Trek 970 Single Track (1990)

Trek 950 Single Track (1990)

Trek 930 Single Track (1990)

Trek 850 Antelope (1990)

Trek 830 Antelope (1990)

Trek 820 Antelope (1990)

Trek 800 Antelope (1990)

1991 view catalog.

Trek 990 Single Track Competition (1991)

Trek 970 Single Track Competition (1991)

Trek 950 Single Track Performance (1991)

Trek 930 Single Track Performance (1991)

Trek 850 Antelope Performance (1991)

Trek 830 Antelope Mountain Sport (1991)

Trek 820 Antelope Trail Performance (1991)

Trek 800 Antelope Sport Trail (1991)

1992 view catalog.

Trek 970 SingleTrack Competition (1992)

Trek 950 SingleTrack Performance (1992)

Trek 930 SingleTrack Performance (1992)

Trek 850 Antelope Performance (1992)

Trek 830 Antelope Trail Performance (1992)

Trek 820 Antelope Sport Trail (1992)

Trek 800 Antelope Sport Trail (1992)

1993 view catalog.

Trek 970 SingleTrack Competition Race (1993)

Trek 950 SingleTrack Performance (1993)

Trek 930 SingleTrack Performance (1993)

Trek 830 Antelope Performance Trail (1993)

Trek 820 Antelope Sport Trail (1993)

Trek 800 Antelope Sport (1993)

1994 view catalog.

Trek 970 SingleTrack Competition (1994)

Trek 950 SingleTrack Performance (1994)

Trek 930 SingleTrack Performance (1994)

Trek 920 SingleTrack Performance (1994)

Trek 850 Mountain Track Performance (1994)

Trek 830 Mountain Track Performance Trail

Trek 820 Mountain Track Sport Trail (1994)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Sport (1994)

1995 view catalog.

Trek 990 SingleTrack ZX Series Competition (1995)

Trek 970 SingleTrack ZX Series Performance

Trek 950 SingleTrack Performance (1995)

Trek 930 SingleTrack Performance (1995)

Trek 850 Mountain Track Sport (1995)

Trek 830 Mountain Track Sport (1995)

Trek 820 Mountain Track Recreation (1995)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Recreation (1995)

1996 view catalog.

Trek 990 SingleTrack ZX Series Competition (1996)

Trek 970 SingleTrack ZX Series High Performance (1996)

Trek 950 SingleTrack High Performance (1996)

Trek 930 SingleTrack Performance (1996)

Trek 850 Mountain Track XC Enthusiast (1996)

Trek 830 Mountain Track XC Enthusiast (1996)

Trek 820 Mountain Track Recreation (1996)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Recreation (1996)

Trek 800 Sport Mountain Track Recreation (1996)

1997 view catalog.

Trek 930 SingleTrack XC Series Performance (1997)

Trek 850 Mountain Track XC Series Enthusiast (1997)

Trek 830 Mountain Track XC Series Enthusiast (1997)

Trek 820 Mountain Track Recreation (1997)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Recreation (1997)

Trek 800 Sport Mountain Track Recreation (1997)

1998 view catalog.

Trek 920 SingleTrack Performance (1998)

Trek 820 Mountain Track Enthusiast (1998)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Recreation (1998)

Trek 800 Sport Mountain Track Recreation (1998)

1999 view catalog.

Trek 820 Mountain Track Recreation (1999)

Trek 800 Mountain Track Recreation (1999)

Trek 800 Sport Mountain Track Recreation (1999)

Acronym for all terrain bike.

Trek's exclusive fork design.

A tube having different wall thicknesses along its length, while its diameter remains constant.

Low alloy steel with a medium carbon content, that gets its name from the primary alloying elements, chromium and molybendium. It has an excellent strength to weight ratio and is considerably stronger, harder more durable than mild carbon steel.

Trek's exclusive fork design using taper gauge tubing and provides a blade with more elasticity for better shock absoption.

The thickness of the tube at both ends is thicker than in the centre.

Shifting system, where part of the handlebar grip rotates back and forth, clicking into each gear.

Low alloy steel that can withstand significant stress before breaking or becoming deformed. The term 'tensile' refers to the amount of stress a material can endure before failing.

Steel tubing connected with socket-like sleeves, called lugs.

Shimano's multi-condition brake system with specialized shoes, levers and cables designed for enhanced stopping power in rain, mud and snow.

A house brand for Trek during the 80s and early 90s.

Optimal Dimension; Trek's large diameter, thin wall tubing design.

Oversize; Trek's large diameter, thin wall tubing design.

Shimano's oversize hub system designed to minimize wheel flex.

Shimano's under handlebar, two-finger shift system, giving riders the ability to downshift more than one gears in one stroke.

Brake lever system that lets riders adjust braking power modulation.

Shimano Integrated Shifting. Shift mechanism indents control cable advance for quick, precise gear changes without over-shifting.

Shimano Linear Response. Friction reducing levers, cables and calipers.

Japanese steel tubing manufacturer for bicycle frames.

A tube having a maller diameter at one end and a larger diameter on the other end.

Tungsten Inert Gas welding is an arc welding process that produces the weld with a non-consumable tungsten electrode.

Trek-designed components. The higher the number ona given component, the higher its performance level.

Three different wall thicknesses along the length.

American tubing manufacturer.

Special all-terrain tubing, developed to withstand demands of off-road cycling.

A lighter weight version of the AT frame set, featuring a triple-butted down tube.

Zero Excess; Trek's guiding principle of making stronger bikes with less material.

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Dealer Information for Trek Bicycles 1989

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Retail Selling Tips                                                                                                    1

Trek Aluminum Mountain Bicycles                                                                         2

7000                                                                                                           3

8000                                                                                                           4

8500                                                                                                           5

Trek SingleTrack Mountain Bicycles                                                                     6

950                                                                                                             7

970                                                                                                             8

990                                                                                                             9

Trek Chromoly Mountain Bicycles                                                                          10

800                                                                                                             11

820                                                                                                             12

830                                                                                                             13

850                                                                                                             14

Trek Advanced Material Road Bicycles                                                                 15

1000                                                                                                           16

1100                                                                                                           17

1200                                                                                                           18

1400                                                                                                           19

1500                                                                                                           20

2300                                                                                                           21

5000                                                                                                           22

Trek Custom Bicycle Program                                                                                 22

Trek Chromoly Road Bicycles                                                                                 23

330                                                                                                             24

400                                                                                                             25

420                                                                                                             26

520                                                                                                             27

660                                                                                                             28

Matrix Tire Specifications                                                                                        29

Trek Employee Purchase Program                                                                         30

Retail Selling Tips

Pat Sullivan, the legendary bicycle salesman from Wauwatosa , Wisconsin, once sold 59 bicycles in a single day- Now one of Trek's Regional Sales Managers, Pat shares his top selling tips with you.

1.       Always remember that your customer is a person, and treat them with respect.

2.       People do not like to be SOLD anything, but they love to BUY!

3.       People who enter your store want to BUY a bicycle. Even if someone says they are "just looking", more often than not, they are looking for the right bicycle. Help them look!

4.       Find out what your customer HAS , then find out what the person WANTS . The key is either features or benefits. Make sure that you listen carefully to determine exactly what your customer wants or needs.

5.       Repeat back to your customer what they have told you in # . It is much easier to sell features and benefits when you both agree on what features and benefits are important.

6.       Do not knock a competing product or store. Just as people don’t Like to be sold, but like to buy, people feel better buying from someone with a positive attitude.

7.       Present a bicycle to fit the needs of your customer.   When making your presentation continue to point out the features and benefits that are important to your particular customer.

8.       Always keep your presentation positive. A positive presentation will have the customer FEELING that he is enjoying the bicycle he is about to buy, and he will FEEL good about buying it.

9.       Get the customer involved in the presentation. Have the customer click an SIS lever, open and close a OR skewer, etc .. The more confident the customer becomes in the product, the more likely he will buy the product.

10.   Ask for the order.   The logical ending to a good presentation is a request for action from the customer. For example, finish your presentation by asking the customer if he likes the bicycle. If they reply "yes", ask them if they would like to take the bike with them.

TREK ALUMINUM MOUNTAIN BIKES

Trek prides itself on being an industry leader. For 1989, Trek is once again at the forefront with its new series of aluminum mountain bikes. In an effort to create the ultimate off-road machine, Trek's engineers have updated the geometry, improved durability and reduced weight.

• Bonded construction ensures greater strength and durability as compared to welded frames. Bonding a frame eliminates the need for heat treating, which compromises a frame's strength.
• Forged frame fittings are new for 1989, they are stronger than the previous fittings and reduce the frame weight by over 7 ounces.
• All of the Trek aluminum mountain bikes benefit from a new competition geometry with 73 degree seat angles and 71 degree head angles. Chainstays are a short 16.9 inches.
• By incorporating new frame fittings and tapered stays, our engineers have been able to remove a total of ten ounces of frame weight.
• The model 8500 is built with double-butted 7000 series aluminum tubing which saves four ounces of frame weight. 7000 series aluminum has a better strength-to-weight ratio than other aluminum. This higher strength allows Trek's engineers to specify thinner walled tubing for lighter weight and a livelier ride while maintaining the necessary strength in the event of a crash.
• New for 1989 is a 16.5- frame size and seat stay mounted cantilevers.
• Trek's new polyurethane paint process is more transparent and brilliant than before, as well as more durable and fade resistant.

FRAME GEOMETRY:

Selling Features:

Trek bonded aluminum frame provides the ultimate blend of:

1. Stiffness for efficient pedaling

2. Durability for long life under stressful off road conditions

3. Comfort through the superior shock absorbing properties of aluminum

4. Light weight for fast and easy pedaling

5. New geometry with 16.9" chainstays , 73 degree seat angle, and 71 degree head angle for quick steering and fast climbing

Shimano Mountain LX components feature:

1. 7-speed index shifting

2. Hyperglide system uses a new tooth shape for fast shifting under adverse conditions

3- SLR braking for quicker easier braking

4. Cassette hub system adds strength to the rear wheel

5. Biopace chainrings for increased pedaling efficiency-

High performance wheels feature:

1. Matrix SingleTrack AT tires for superior traction

2. Matrix hard anodized rims weigh only 485 grams and are buift of tough 6061 T6 aluminum alloy

Additional Features:

1. Tru Temper chromoly handlebars are teamed with a Tig welded chromoly stem

2. VettaGel saddle

The Trek 7000 is available in the following sizes and colors:

16.5, 18, 20 & 22 inch

White with Mint trim

Denim Blue with Yellow trim

Improvements for 1989:

New lighter, more responsive frameset

Seatstay -mounted cantilevers

Gear Ratios:

Trek Bonded aluminum frame provides the ultimate blend of:

2. Durability for long life under stressful off-road conditions

5. New geometry with 16.9" chainstays , 73 degree seat angle and 71 degree head angle for quick steering and fast climbing

6. Large blade unicrown fork with investment cast fork ends

Shimano Deore II components feature:

3. SLR braking with 2 finger levers for quicker braking

5. Biopace chainrings for increased pedaling efficiency

1. Matrix Singletrack AT tires for superior traction

2. Matrix 32 spoke hard anodized rims weigh only 485 grams and are built of tough 6061 T6 aluminum alloy

1. Tru Temper Chromoly handlebars are teamed with a TIG welded chromoly stem

2. Vetta Gel saddle

The Trek 8000 is available in the following sizes and colors:

Bright Red with Black trim

Intense Blue with White trim

TIG welded stem and flat chromoly handlebar

Upgrades over model 7000:

Unicrown fork with large diameter blade;

Shimano Deore II components

Tioga T Bone stem

Gear Ratios

5. Double butted Easton 7000 series aluminum tubing is the ultimate high strength, low weight aluminum tubing

6. New geometry with 16.9" chainstays , 73 degree seat angle and 71 degree head angle for quick steering and fast climbing

7. Large blade unicrown fork with investment cast fork ends

Shimano Deore XT II components feature:

1. 7 speed index shifting

3. SLR braking with 2-finger levers

5. Biopace chainrings add to pedaling efficiency

2. Matrix SingleTrack 32 spoke hard anodized rims

1. Tru Temper chromoly handlebars are teamed with a Tioga T bone stem

The Trek 8500 is available in the following sizes and colors:

Black with Magenta trim

Teal Blue with Silver trim

Seatstay mounted cantilevers

Tioga T Bone stems and Tru Temper chromoly handlebars

Upgrades over model 8000:

7000 series double-butted tubing

Shimano Deore XT II group

Gear Ratios:                

TREK SINGLETRACK MOUNTAIN BIKES

In designing a new series of domestically produced mountain bikes, our engineers sought to develop the lightest, strongest chromoly mountain bike available. In doing so they specified low temperature brazing, allowing the use of lighter more resilient frame tubing, rather than the heavier tubing required for high temperature TIG welding.

Key Features Include:

• Low temperature brazing produces a light and strong chromoly frame
• Cast seat lug reinforces this highly stressed area
• New geometry for precise handling and efficient climbing
• Produced in the United States at a competitive price
• One half pound lighter than TIG welded frames

Frame Geometry

Made in America

Singletrack frame features:

1.   Low Temperature brazing produces a light and strong chromoty frame

2. Cast seat lug reinforces this highly stressed area

3. New geometry for precise handling and efficient climbing

4. Produced in the United States at a competitive price

5. One half pound lighter than TIG welded frames

6. New geometry with 16.9" chainstays , 73 degree seat angle, and 71 degree head angle for quick steering and fast climbing

3. SLR braking for quicker easier braking

4. Cassette hub system adds strength for increased pedaling efficiency

1.   Matrix SingleTrack AT tires for superior traction

1. Tru Temper handlebars are teamed with TIG welded chromoly stem

The Trek 950 is available in the following sizes and colors:

16.5, 18, 20 & 22

White with Red trim

Intense blue with White trim

Upgrades over model 850

American made

Lugged and brazed construction

Matrix rims

Tru Temper handlebars

VettaGel saddle

1. Low temperature brazing produces a light and strong chromoly frame

6. New geometry with 16.9 ” chainstays , 73 degree seat angle and 71 degree head angle for quick steering and fast climbing

7. Large blade unicrown fork is light and strong

3. SLR braking with 2-finger levers for quicker braking

1. Tru Temper handlebars are teamed with a Tioga T-Bone chromoly stem

The Trek 970 Is available in the following sizes and colors:

Upgrades over model 950

Shimano Deore 11 components

Large blade unicrown fork

Selling Features

SingleTrack frame features:

4. Produced in the United States at a competilve price

SunTour XC 9000 components include:

1. Browning automatic transmission for precise shifting

2. Grease guard hubs prevent contamination of the hub bearings

3. Self energizing cantilever brakes for powerful stops

High performance wheels feature: •

2. Matrix 32 spoke hard anodized rims are light and strong

1. Tru Temper handlebars are teamed with a TIG welded chromoly stem

The Trek 990 is available in the following sizes and colors

Upgrades over model 970:

SunTour XC 9000 components

TREK CHROMOLY MOUNTAIN BIKES

• Trek's TIG welded mountain bikes represent the best value in the market for entry level mountain bikes.
• Function specific designs ensure that each bike features the ideal equipment for its intended use, whether commuting in the city or taking on the mountains.
• Trek's chromoly mountain bikes feature premium specifications and complete groups We specify complete component groups rather than using an assortment of equipment as other companies do. This group concept eliminates compatibility problems in shifting or braking systems and makes it easier for you to present the bike to the consumer. We do not skimp in such areas as bottom brackets, stems or brake levers and all of the bikes feature Japanese-made brakes.
• In order to provide premium bikes we specify Tange tubing rather than lower quality, "no name" tubing.

Frame Geometry for 830 & 850:

1. Trek's lowest priced bike is ideal for commuting and city riding

2. Tange MTB Chromoly main tubes

3. Shimano Exage Country group is made in Japan and features indexed shifting

4. Black alloy stem is teamed with black upright handlebars to provide a comfortable riding position

5. Araya alloy rims and Matrix tires provide low rolling resistance and a comfortable ride

6. The Trek 800 features sure stopping Shimano Exage brakes

The Trek 800 is available in the following sizes and colors:

15, 16.5, 18, 22, 18.5 ladies, and 15 men's with 24" wheels

Black with Teal trim

Ecru with Blue trim

Frame Geometry for 800 & 820:

1. Tange MTB Chromoly main tube and chromoly fork

2. SunTour XCM group with indexed shifting

3. Black alloy stem is teamed with black upright handlebars to provide a comfortable riding position

4. Araya alloy rims and Matrix tires provide low rolling resistance and a comfortable ride

The Trek 820 is available in the following sizes and colors:

15 ,16.5 , 18, 20,22 & 18.5 ladies

Bright Red with White trim

Charcoal Metallic with Bright Blue trim

Upgrades over model 800:

SunTour XCM component group

Chromolv fork

Frame Geometry: Same as model 800

1. The first true off-road bike in the Trek line

2. Double- buttedTangeChromoly tubing throughout

3. Chromoly unicrown fork with Tange round-oval-round blades

4. New fast geometry with 16.9" chainstays , 72 degree seat angle, and 70 degree head angle for quick steering and fast climbing

SunTour XCE group includes:

1.   7 speed indexed shipting

2. Forged crankset with ovaltechchainrings

3. BRS braking for lower braking effort

1. TIG welded Chromoly stem and flat handlebars

2. Wide Matrix SingleTrack AT tires for sure traction under all conditions

3. Avocet saddle

The Trek 830 is available in the following sizes and colors:

15, 16.5,20, 22, 18.5 ladies, and 15 men's with 24" wheels

Pearl White with Mint trim

Upgrades over model 820:

Full Tange chromoly frame with competition geometry

SunTour XCE component group

TIG welded chromoly stem and flat handlebars

Wide Matrix SingleTrack AT tires for superior traction

1. Double-butted Tange Chromoly tubing throughout

2. Chromoly unicrown fork with Tange round-oval-round blades

3. New geometry with 16.9" chainstays , 72 degree seat angle and 70 degree head angle for quick steering and fast climbing

Shimano Mountain LX components features :

1. Black anodizedAraya7X rims and Matrix SingleTrack AT tires

2. TIG welded chromoly stem

The Trek 850 is available in the following sizes and colors:

15, 16.5, 18, 20 & 22 inch

Bright Silver with Bright Blue trim

Upgrades over Model 830:

Shimano Mountain LX component group

Toe clips and straps

TREK ADVANCED MATERIAL ROAD BIKES

Key Features:

• Bonded construction ensures greater strength and durability as compared to welded frames. Bonding together a frame eliminates the need for heat treating, which compromises a frame's strength.
• Trek advanced material bikes have attractive joints and mid-sized tubing.
• Forged frame fittings are new for 1989, they are stronger than castings and save 5 ounces of frame weight.
• Double-butted tubing is used on the models 1500 and 2000 to improve the frame's ride qualities and save four ounces of frame weight.
• New fork geometry on all carbon and aluminum bikes provides for quicker handling by decreasing the amount of trail.
• Trek built aluminum forks on the models 1400 and up are more comfortable than steel and just as stiff while saving 7 ounces.
• Trek advanced material bikes are among the most comfortable machines on the market while still being stiff and efficient.
• 7000 series aluminum tubing is used on the models 1500 and 2000. 7000 series aluminum has a better strength to-weight ratio than other aluminums. This higher strength allows Trek's engineers to specify thinner walled tubing for lighter weight and a livelier ride while maintaining the necessary strength in the event of a crash.

Frame Geometry for all Models:

Trek bonded aluminum frames provide the ultimate blend of:

1.   Stiffness for efficient pedaling

2. Durability for long life under stressful conditions

SunTour 4050 Edge group includes:

1.   7 speed indexed shifting

2. BRS brake set has springs in the levers for low effort

3. Aerodynamic crankset with oval chainrings

Matrix wheel system features:

1. 32 spoke hard anodized and heat treated Matrix Titan rims

2. High pressure Matrix CD2 tires

3. Matrix rims built of 6061 T6 aluminum

The Trek 1000 is available in the following sizes and colors

50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 & 62 cm

Bright White with Red trim

7 speed shifting

six ounce lighter frame

New steering geometry for faster handling

Hard anodized Matrix rims

Trek's first triple crank equipped aluminum road bike makes it the ideal bike for light touring and hilly sport riding.

3. Comfort through the superior shock absorbing properties to aluminum

1. 7 speed indexed shifting

2. BRS braking for low effort

4. Wide range gearing with triple crank for easy hill climbing

l. Hard anodized Matrix Titan rims

2 High pressure Matrix CD2 tires

The Trek 1100 is available in the following sizes and colors:

Upgrades over model 1000:

SunTour Edge triple crankset

SunTour Edge rear derailleur

Vetta Gel saddle

The most popular aluminum racing bike on the market.

4. Light Weight for fast and easy pedaling

Upgraded Shimano 7-speed 105 group features:

1. Cassette hub system

2. Grey anodized parts

3. New 105 pedals with forged pedal cage and a new body design that eliminates the dust cap for increased cornering clearance

1. 32 spoke hard anodized Matrix Iso C aero rims

2. 100 psi Matrix CD3 tires

The Trek 1200 is available in the following sizes and colors:

50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 &62 cm

Bright White with Mint trim

Shimano new 105 group

Matrix Iso C rims

Matrix CD3 tires

Six ounce lighter frame

Forged stem and seat post

Upgraded Shimano 7-speed 105 Group

Gear Ratios:                                    

2. Durability for long fife under stressful conditions

5. The 1400 adds a Trek-built aluminum fork that is more comfortable yet just as stiff as steel, and saves ounces of weight.

Matrix wheel System features:

1. 32 spoke hard anodized Matrix Iso C aero rims with 6061 T6 aluminum

The Trek 1400 is available in the following sizes and colors:

Upgrades over Model 1200:

Trek-built aluminum fork

Look model 66 clipless pedals

Premium Aluminum frame features:

1. Bonded construction

2. 7000 series double-butted aluminum

3. Aluminum fork for comfort and efficiency

Shimano Ultegra component group features:

1. 7-speed indexed shifting

2. Biopace chainrings for improved efficiency

3. SLR braking for faster braking response

4. Cassette hub system for stronger rear wheels and easier gear ratio changes

2. Fast rolling 125 psi Matrix CD4 tires use 127 tpi casing for light weight and long life

The Trek 1500 Is available in the following sizes and colors:

Upgrades over Model 1400:

Double-butted 7000 series aluminum tubing

Shimano Ultegra group

SR forged stem and alloy bar

Double-butted 7000 series aluminum tubing for lighter weight and improved ride characteristics

Look model 66 pedals

Carbon fiber main tubes for the ultimate combination of:

1. Ride comfort

2. Stiffness

3. Light weight

Matrix wheels feature:

2. Keviar casing Matrix CD6K tires for the ultimate combination of light weight and long life

The Trek 2300 is available in the following sizes:

50. 52. 54. 56. 58. 60 & 62 cm

Quicker steering geometry

Matrix CD6K tires

Trek's ultimate bicycle utilizes carbon fiber and keviar to create the optimal balance between strength and weight.

Features Include:

1.   Exceptional lateral and torsional stiffness is combined with increased vertical compliance. The benefit is more comfort with exceptional efficiency

2. At 3.3 pounds, the 5000 is lighter than most other framesets

3. A more aerodynamic shape for reduced wind resistance. The shape of the Trek 5000 complies with both UCI and USCF rules

Frame Geometry:

5000 Custom Color Program

Trek’s custom program allows for self expression by the discriminating rider. For a reasonable fee, a customer can have his 5000 outfitted in a custom color scheme. The customer can choose any 1989 Trek color and match it with any 1989 decal.

Trek Custom Bike Program

Trek’s custom bike program allows the customer to mix and match frames and component groups to produce a truly custom machine. Available framesets include the 5000 composite, 2500 composite, 2000 composite, 660 chromoly , 8500 aluminum mountain and 990 Singletrack . Available component groups include: ShimanoDura Ace, Shimano Sante , Campagnolo Athena, SunTour GPX, SunTour Superbe Pro and Shimano Deore XT II.

TREK CHROMOLY ROAD BICYCLES

KEY FEATURES:

• Low temperature brazing ensures maximum durability.
• New function specific geometries provide the right bike for the rider.
• Tru Temper Gold Label Chromoly tubing is used throughout the fine.
• Tests by our engineers have shown Tm Temper tubing to have the best qualities of light weight, high strength, and careful quality control.
• Investment cast lugs add strength and consistent alignment to the frame.

Frame Geometry for models 400 & 660:

Frame Geometry for model 420:

The 330 is built using the famous Trek investment lug which adds which adds strength and subtracts weight, Tru Temper chromoly tubing

The lowest priced Trek road bike

Shimano Exage Action grey finish component group features:

1.   Indexed shifting front and rear

2. SLR braking

3. Grey anodized Biopace chainrings

The Trek 330 is available in the following sizes and colors:

19.5, 21 ,22.5 , 24 & 25.5 inch

Trek chromoly frame features:

1.   Low temperature brazing for Ion life

2. Cast seat lug to reinforce this highly stressed area

3. Produced in the United States at a competitive price

4. Fast handling criterium -type geometry with 38.75 inch wheelbase

SunTour Edge component group features:

2. Oval- techchainrings

3. BRS braking lighter effort and faster response

Matrix wheel system including:

1. Hard Anodized Matrix Titan rims

2. 100 psi Matrix GDI tires

The Trek 400 is available in the following sizes and colors:

18, 19, 21 ,22.5 , 24 & 25.5 Inch

Upgrades over model 330:

Full chromoly construction

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GottaGo said: Yo Nate, Below is a link to a picture of what the lugs on my frame look like. I looked on Bikepedia and 1993 is the last year of the lugged frame. But according to Bikepedia, that bike should be equipped with a 7 speed rear wheel and a pre-threadless headset. My frame has a 1 1/8" threadless fork and a 9 speed rear wheel slides right in - suggesting the frame is designed for a 8 speed rear cassette. FWW, the Bikepedia website does not seem to have all the years the 970 was produced, so maybe take its info with a grain of salt. I checked again the serial numbers on the vintage Trek website with what I have. While it doesn't shed any light on the year, clearly it is a mid-90s 970, 20" frame. Whatever it is, I like it! I'm thinking about maybe repainting it in an anodized burnt orange. https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/trek9905.jpg Click to expand...

Good suggestion. According to Vintage Trek (VT), the color of the 1993 930 SHX is electric plum. I pulled the fork and there is what I would say is basic fire engine red paint inside the headset. That's consistent with the '93 970 mountain bike (non-suspension) which, according to VT, is simply "red with black decals". Still nothing conclusive. The 1 1/8" head tube, rear wheel spacing and lugs don't add up. In the some of the stuff I found online, there are suggestions that the Trek employees were allowed to use the company tools to build their own frames. Maybe this is one of those? Thanks for all the suggestions and insights, its fun. Now, on to the next phase of the project - refinishing the frame.  

1993 TREK 970 everything adds up. 1993 TREK 970 everything adds up. You have a color match, Lug match and Did you look at the picture 970 in the1993 catalog? http://www.vintage-trek.com/images/trek/93/Trek93.pdf Trek use 1 1/8 headtube from 1991 on (Just checked stem from My Brothers 1991 970, Versus my 1989 and 1990 Treks), Lugs up through 1993, 135 mm rear spacing on my 1989 950 and my 1990 930. Seat Cluster Lug and Front Derailleur routing puts your bike at 1993.  

Mtnbeer, we have a wrap! I hadn't checked out the 1993 catalog. The picture confirms what I've got. Thanks as well, for confirming the details on the rest of your vintage Trek herd.  

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^Nice bike! I have a 1991 970. Extremely well built frame with beautiful lugs like yours. The bike oozes quality and not only is the frame bullet proof, but the paint job they did on those bikes is extremely durable. It does a great job of protecting that true temper OX tubing they don't make for bikes anymore. I have been looking for a '95 990 and want to do the same with the brakes and use a Rockshox Recon 80mm that I have laying around. How is the rear braking with that set up and what brakes are you running? They look like BB7s, but can't tell for sure. Also, what is the head and seat angle with that fork and the travel? One reason I want a '95 is because it is suspension corrected, but it does not have lugs. The years with lugs are not suspension correct, but I really like the lugged frames. Oh, you might be able to remove the v-brake posts on the fork since you don't need them on.  

ak-rider said: .... remove the V-brake posts from the fork. : ) . Click to expand...

Thanks for the warning! After reading your post I looked at my fork and could see the seam between the parts and how the posts held it together.  

I’ve recently got back into the bike scene since being out ill for several years. Still not fully recovered, but putting together a low-budget project bike is just what the doctor ordered to get me moving forward. Looking at doing a 90’s Trek 950/970/990. From other posts I see they are lugged from 91-93 and tig welded from 94 and up. I see the frame specs have changes slightly between the lugged and the tig welded groups. I love the look of the lugged frames, but am wondering if the newer tig welded frames are lighter and have better/refined geometry. Any opinions here? BTW, I live in Colorado and like to do single track and mountain rides. TIA.  

Trek, Fisher, Klein, Lemond bike catalogs, bicycle brochures The technical manuals list the geometry here if that helps you.  

theMotoMan said: I've recently got back into the bike scene since being out ill for several years. Still not fully recovered, but putting together a low-budget project bike is just what the doctor ordered to get me moving forward. Looking at doing a 90's Trek 950/970/990. From other posts I see they are lugged from 91-93 and tig welded from 94 and up. I see the frame specs have changes slightly between the lugged and the tig welded groups. I love the look of the lugged frames, but am wondering if the newer tig welded frames are lighter and have better/refined geometry. Any opinions here? BTW, I live in Colorado and like to do single track and mountain rides. TIA. Click to expand...

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How to ride singletrack – essential skills for new mountain bikers

From rocks and roots to jumps and berms, here are our tips to riding your local singletrack trails better

If you are a mountain biker, chances are that you've already ridden singletrack as it's one of the most common types of mountain bike trail . Mountain bike trail systems are often designed around singletrack but it's also common when riding natural trails as well, so knowing how to ride singletrack is one of the most important skills to master as you progress. 

What is singletrack? Well, singletrack trails are usually around 12 inches (30cm) in width, but they might be wider or narrower. Mountain bikes are designed to ride singletrack trails fast and efficiently and even push the boundaries of what can be done on a given trail. 

What can be found on singletrack mountain bike trails varies widely. Some are smooth while others are rocky and rough. Some are designed to be ridden uphill and others are sculpted to maximize the downhill fun. You'll probably encounter rocks, roots, logs, and even jumps and drops.

It's all a lot to take in, but every ride presents a chance to practice new mountain bike skills . Here are our tips on how to ride singletrack, so you can ride your local trails better, faster, and with less effort. 

Look along the trail

One of the most fundamental skills to practice when riding singletrack is to look ahead. Trails that are narrow and technical require intense focus, and looking ahead will help you navigate all of the different features. But even on easier trails, you'll feel pretty awkward if you don't look to where you are going. 

Your eyes will naturally pull your body in the direction that they're looking. So if you are staring at a tree on the side of the trail, you will be more likely to crash into that tree. But if you look ahead at the trail, you'll stay on the trail. 

Riding singletrack fast and fluidly is all about linking together the various sections of the trail. A key component to that is corners. Looking ahead is also beneficial when cornering. Looking down the trail past the exit of the corner will help you ride through the turn easier. 

Pumping the trail

The obvious way to increase your speed when riding any trail is to hit the pedals, but there's another and more fluid way in which you can give yourself more momentum. By compressing your body on the downslopes of undulating sections and then extending your body upwards on the upslopes, you can give yourself more speed.

This motion is called pumping and while it can take some practice to get right, done well it can be just as effective as getting in some quick pedal strokes, but has the advantage of being feeling smoother more efficient. Timing is everything with each pump and a great place to learn the technique is at your nearest pump track. 

Tackling corners and berms

Learning to corner effectively is probably the most important basic skill to master as a mountain biker. The kind of corner you'll most commonly encounter are flat corners. These can be some of the most difficult to get around because traction is often sparse. 

The best mountain bike tires are designed to dig into the ground, which provides the grip and traction that prevents you from falling. On flat corners, the rider has to be more intentional about digging their tires into the ground and finding that grip. This can be accomplished by leaning the bike over and lowering your outside foot so that the outside crank is in the six o'clock position. It's also important to stay balanced on the bike and keep weight over the front tire, as that's usually the first to slide out. 

Trails with berms are a bit easier. Berms are banked turns that are built by trail builders to make corners easier and create a better experience on the trail. A lot of the same flat cornering technique applies when learning how to ride berms , but you don't have to worry about grip as much because the berm provides much-needed stability. 

When the turns get really tight, they turn into switchbacks, which can sometimes exceed more than 180-degrees. These are challenging to ride down as choosing  how to ride switchbacks greatly depends on the corner, they are also used to make climbing up steep slopes possible and easier.

On some corners, you don't have to worry about traction as much. Slight bends in the trail can be ridden without even touching the brakes - simply enjoy the speed and flow. 

Riding roots and rocks

You'll encounter rocks and roots on the vast majority of mountain bike trails, particularly rocky sections of trail are called rock gardens.

Another feature that makes trails more technically challenging is off-camber sections. This is when the tread of the trail is sloping away from the direction of travel. This is another scenario where traction is critical. 

The first step when figuring out how to ride rock gardens and roots is to pick a line. Sometimes there is a clear path through the mess, but other times there are multiple possible paths. Generally, you want to pick the smoothest and quickest looking line, but you have to consider if there are potential challenges with that line. Sometimes the fastest line is not the most obvious one. 

The challenge of riding rocks and roots is compounded when there are wet conditions, as roots and rocks can become slippery. In this case, line choice becomes more critical, and those who know how to ride in the rain will know that it's super important to not touch your brakes when on slippery surfaces in order to not lose traction and quickly meet the ground. 

Hitting jumps and drops

Jumps and drops look super cool to ride but are also quite intimidating. It's important to take things steady and work your way up to bigger features as your skill and confidence progresses. Easier trails will feature alternate lines or jumps that can be easily rolled over. But more advanced trails could feature jumps and drops where air time is mandatory. 

Confidence is a huge part of tackling jumps. Pump tracks are a good place to begin learning how to jump. You can pull up off a roller or small jump to begin understanding what it feels like to have both wheels off the ground. 

Then you can move on to tabletop jumps. These jumps don't have a gap in the middle, so they are ideal for practicing. Tabletops are good for learning how much speed is needed for a given gap as well as controlling yourself and your bike in the air. Finally, once you are comfortable you can move onto double jumps and gaps. 

Drops require a lot of the same skills. Start by rolling off a curb and landing with both wheels at the same time. Then you can move onto bigger drops and more natural terrain. 

Corners, technical features, and jumps and drops are the majority of what you will find on singletrack trails. Once you practice it all and start to become confident in your abilities, the feeling of flying down a trail is unbeatable. 

Remember to practice proper mountain biking etiquette . Lots of trails are multi-use, meaning that you'll encounter hikers and other trail users. If you're not at a specified mountain bike park or trail, there could be uphill riders and traffic too.

Once you've mastered your local trails, there are countless other singletrack trails around the world to explore, with an infinite combination of features. So keep on riding and exploring. 

Ryan Simonovich has been riding and racing for nearly a decade. He got his start as a cross-country mountain bike racer in California, where he cultivated his love for riding all types of bikes. Ryan eventually gravitated toward enduro and downhill racing but has also been found in the occasional road and cyclo-cross events. Today, he regularly rides the trails of Durango, Colorado, and is aiming to make a career out of chronicling the sport of cycling. 

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      Moscow Music & Peace Festival

     Central Lenin Stadium (now Luzhniki Stadium)

     Moscow

     August 12-13, 1989

       FM broadcast

     Skid Row:

       Makin' A Mess

       Piece Of Me

       Big Guns

      Youth Gone Wild

     Gorky Park:

       Action

       Bang

       My Generation

     Cinderella:

       Save Me

       Comin' Home

       Gypsy Road

       Nobody's Fool

     Ozzy Osbourne:

       I Don't Know

       War Pigs

       Suicide Solution

       Crazy Train

       Paranoid

     Mötley Crüe:

       Shout At The Devil

       Looks That Kill

       Wild Side

       Smokin' In The Boys' Room

       Girls, Girls, Girls

       Jailhouse Rock

     Scorpions:

       Blackout

       Bad Boys Running Wild

       The Zoo

       Rock You Like A Hurricane

       Still Loving You

     Bon Jovi:

       Intro > Blood On Blood

       Wanted Dead Or Alive

       Bad Medicine

       Living On A Prayer

     Jason Bonham All-Star Jam:

       Hound Dog (fades in)

       Long Tall Sally > Blue Suede Shoes

       Rock & Roll

       Give Peace A Chance

    lineage

    FM Broadcast > cassette > Stand alone cd-r recorder > EAC > TLH

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The Moscow Music Peace Festival was a rock concert that took place in the USSR on 12 and 13 August 1989 at Central Lenin Stadium (now called Luzhniki Stadium) in Moscow. Occurring during the glasnost era, it was one of first hard rock and heavy metal acts from abroad that were granted permission to perform in the capital city, (being the first the ten shows the British band Uriah Heep played from 7 to 16 December 1987 at the Olympic Stadium). Over 100,000 people attended and it was broadcast live to 59 nations including MTV in the United States. The event promoted understanding between the Western Bloc and the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War and also raised money to help those addicted to drugs and alcohol. The concert featured six bands from abroad and three Russian bands. The concert ended with the various band members participating in jam session. An album and documentary were released.

It inspired the 1990 song "Wind of Change" by Scorpions, one of the bands that performed at the concert. The song became one of the best selling singles of all time.

Modeled as a "Russian Woodstock" the concert was a joint production by Russian musician Stas Namin and American music manager Doc McGhee.

The concert was put together by the Make a Difference Foundation, its founder, rock producer and manager Doc McGhee, Stas Namin and other major players in the Soviet Union and the United States. It is often stated that McGhee agreed to bring his artists to Moscow after becoming involved in a drug scandal himself and wishing to avoid a jail sentence, but he explicitly denied that in 2011. "We always wanted to go over to Moscow and do the first rock show in the Soviet Union. I wanted to do their Woodstock." Since it had also been part of that plan that the proceeds would go to Make a Difference and doctors would be brought to the USSR to teach methods of treating addiction (Soviet doctors at the time primarily used electroshock therapy for that purpose), he did not expect the sentencing judge would have denied him the opportunity.

Mötley Crüe have been on record stating they were upset with McGhee at this point in time. They felt McGhee was favoring Bon Jovi, whom he also managed, and whom Crüe disdained. When Bon Jovi closed the show, they used pyrotechnics, which Mötley Crüe had been told they could not do (McGhee claims it was a malfunction on one side of the stadium that he did not hear because he was backstage). Sebastian Bach of Skid Row, whom McGhee also managed, says Tommy Lee went over to him and said "Your manager's a fucking asshole" and chugged most of a bottle of vodka Bach had been drinking (up to this point, Lee has said, it was the first time the band had done a show sober). Then he ran up to McGhee, punched him in the face and told him he could go manage The Chipmunks because he was no longer Mötley Crüe's manager. Bon Jovi fired him as well shortly afterwards. Lee and his bandmates were still so angry they refused to fly home on the same plane as McGhee. The concert was also often chided by the bands themselves as being hypocritical, as many of the musicians were drinking or using drugs at the time despite the ties with the Make a Difference Foundation.

The event was held over two days in Moscow's largest stadium, Central Lenin Stadium (now called Luzhniki Stadium), which has a seating capacity of about 100,000. However, as the concert used a proscenium stage rather than an arena stage, about a thousand seats behind the stage were not occupied. About 120,000 tickets were sold in total. The event was the first rock concert to be held at the stadium, which had previously been used primarily for sporting events.

Noted in books such as Bang Your Head: The Rise and Fall of Heavy Metal, the concert also showcased the ego clashes which eventually helped lead to the collapse of glam metal shortly thereafter. Many of the bands argued over who went on before whom, and many were envious of Bon Jovi, who not only headlined the event but also had a much more theatrical stage spectacle and longer set times; each band was supposed to do a stripped-down show with just music and no spectacular theatrics. Jon Bon Jovi supposedly offered his headlining spot to Ozzy Osbourne after Ozzy threatened to not go through with his set. Ozzy's set was initially scheduled before Mötley Crüe's set. Apparently, Ozzy felt his band was bigger and he should go on after Mötley Crüe. To solve the problem, Mötley Crüe went on before Ozzy but the tape was edited so it appeared Ozzy went on before Mötley Crüe to the viewers back in the U.S. Those involved in the show's production felt this was an egotistical bush move on Ozzy's behalf since this was supposed to be for charity, and left many in the rock 'n roll community confused since Ozzy and Mötley Crüe toured together for Ozzy's Bark at the Moon and Mötley Crüe's Shout at the Devil albums, respectively, and became fast friends during the tour.

The event became known for inspiring the song "Wind of Change" by the Scorpions, a ballad which became a soundtrack to the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the end of Soviet Union The Crooked Media podcast "Winds of Change" provides some evidence to suggest that Doc McGhee was covertly leveraged by the US Government to produce this concert as a vehicle to create an origin story for the Scorpions song as part of a secret culture operation to influence the Soviet government.

    Cinderella: Tom Keifer, Fred Coury, Jeff LaBar, Eric Brittingham

    Gorky Park: Alexie Belov, Nikolai Noskov, Sasha Minkov, Jan Ianenkov, Sasha Lvov

    Scorpions: Klaus Meine, Matthias Jabs, Francis Buchholz, Herman Rarebell, Rudolf Schenker

    Skid Row: Sebastian Bach, Dave Sabo, Rob Affuso, Rachel Bolan, Scotti Hill

    Mötley Crüe: Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars

    Ozzy Osbourne: Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, Randy Castillo, Geezer Butler, John Sinclair

    Bon Jovi: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Alec John Such, Tico Torres, David Bryan

    Special Guest (for finale): Jason Bonham

Each tape was my own master tape. This is the FM broadcast of the festival, 

not the video soundtrack, and it comes from my master tapes. Both days 

of the festival were recorded, then diced & sliced to make up the many 

broadcasts that Doc McGee had licensed out. There were FM radio broadcasts, 

and pay-per-views, different cable systems had different versions 

of the broadcast. 

My pay-per-view had different songs than my friend 2 cities away.

This recording shows some of the technical problems, some apparent like Skid Row's sound, 

their set sounds like it was the sound check. 

Ozzy's intro music is still playing 2 minutes into 'I Don't Know.' You can hear bleed-through from 

technicians setting up and checking mics for the next band periodically through out the 

entire show, during other bands' sets. I missed the beginning of 'Hound Dog' due to a 

tape flip, so I faded that in. I took out the interviews and sound bites between sets, as well as the commercials, 

so there are fades-in between each band's set."

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