Originally Posted by
RoadGuy
Looks like it's in great condition.
I have two 94 Trek 930 SHKs like yours (not as clean).
The model is actually named 930 SHX (for the front suspension fork). The model with the rigid fork is named 930, and came in a different color in 94. I think 94 is the first year that the 9XX models were switched to TIG welding, and the lugs were eliminated.
The RockShok Quadra 10 suspension fork that came on the 94 930 is an inexpensive model. It sucks if it even still works. I swapped mine for a RockShok Judy close to 20 years ago.
Generally mountain bikes are ridden on a smaller frame to improve top tube clearance when you have to dismount the bike while offroading (two examples would be: going over a log or fording a deep stream). While a one to two inch top tube clearance is recommended for a road bike, four or five inches minimum is better for a mountain bike that is reallly being ridden offroad. I ride 54 and 56 size frame onroad and have 16.5" Trek 930 SHX for offroad.I tried a couple of more modern 18" Trek mountain bikes last year, and ended up selling them off. They were too big (not enough top tube clearance), and didn't handle as well as my old 930 SHKs.
Thanks for the info. The shock on mine still works. I don`t think I will be jumping things with the bike, just off road trails. Hopefully it will hold up. If not, I could replace the fork with a better one. I will see how it goes. The woods by my house is the remnants of a 3.72 mile road racing track with dirt trails throughout. There are some very steep climbs that I cannot make with my road bike on the main track. I have not explored the dirt trails yet. I can`t wait for spring.
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