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01-31-09, 06:16 PM
Trek 970, Mountain Bike Frame c.1995 Frameset 19.5”
This frame is probably from 1995 or 1996. This was one of the last high quality steel frames Trek ever made (bummer) and was probably the best steel mountain bike frame that Trek ever produced. This was used as a commuter and towner for a few years, and has an outstanding ride (most likely due to the triple butted tubing). They don’t make frames like this anymore, unfortunately. There are no dents or rust but it does have some scratches, so with a fresh paint job or powder coat this frame could last a couple more decades. This is a frameset only, no fork. Seat collar not included; pretty used up Dia Compe headset is included if you want it (no charge). Red-Bronze in color.
The details:
True Temper OX Comp III triple butted tubing (Wow! Try finding a triple butted frame these days!). 19.5” c to t; 57.5cm actual top tube, ~60cm effective top tube. It takes an 1 ¼ clamp front derailleur, top pull; 27.2 seat post; 73mm bottom bracket shell; takes an 1 1/8 steer tube. 135mm rear spacing. Not disc brake compatible. It does have rear drop out braze-ons (rack, fender or both); it does not have seat stay rack braze-ons, but it had a rear rack braced to the threaded seat stay cross member that worked out great.
$200 plus shipping cost.
I can send pics.
I take Paypal
This frame is probably from 1995 or 1996. This was one of the last high quality steel frames Trek ever made (bummer) and was probably the best steel mountain bike frame that Trek ever produced. This was used as a commuter and towner for a few years, and has an outstanding ride (most likely due to the triple butted tubing). They don’t make frames like this anymore, unfortunately. There are no dents or rust but it does have some scratches, so with a fresh paint job or powder coat this frame could last a couple more decades. This is a frameset only, no fork. Seat collar not included; pretty used up Dia Compe headset is included if you want it (no charge). Red-Bronze in color.
The details:
True Temper OX Comp III triple butted tubing (Wow! Try finding a triple butted frame these days!). 19.5” c to t; 57.5cm actual top tube, ~60cm effective top tube. It takes an 1 ¼ clamp front derailleur, top pull; 27.2 seat post; 73mm bottom bracket shell; takes an 1 1/8 steer tube. 135mm rear spacing. Not disc brake compatible. It does have rear drop out braze-ons (rack, fender or both); it does not have seat stay rack braze-ons, but it had a rear rack braced to the threaded seat stay cross member that worked out great.
$200 plus shipping cost.
I can send pics.
I take Paypal