Trek question
06-06-20 | 08:36 AM
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Trek question
What are the differences between the Trek Antelope 800 1993 and Trek 950 1994? At my local shop, they have the Antelope $50 cheaper than the 950 so I was wondering the differences between these bikes. (They are both in very good condition)
06-06-20 | 08:56 AM
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Bikes: 2014 Fuji Cross 2.0 LE, 1993 Santana Vision, 1993 Specialized Allez Pro, 1993 Trek 930, 1985 Panasonic DX3000
I bought new, and still have a 1993 Trek 930. The 9xx series were higher end models compared to the 8xx series. They had better components( Mine came with Shimano Altus A10 which has been a workhorse group.) The top steel model was probably the 970, so the 950 would have been second down the list. I would go with the 9xx over the 8xx as I did back then 
06-06-20 | 09:06 AM
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The main difference is the 900 series Treks had nicer matching components. While the 800's had lesser and somewhat mixed components with some cost reductions. I would agree with kermie that for a $50 price difference the 930 is a better buy. Both are very nice bikes.
06-06-20 | 09:37 AM
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9xx's US made I believe only earliest 8xx's. When the 9xx(Single Track) was in production all 8xx were imported.
I think.
Get the 950.
I think.
Get the 950.
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06-06-20 | 09:51 AM
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I may have the year wrong but a 94 trek 950 should TIG double butted true temper OX tubing. Made in the USA. Component a are Deore LX probably. Definitely a better bike.
The 8xx level will be much less nice parts and a Taiwan or China made frame.
The 8xx level will be much less nice parts and a Taiwan or China made frame.
06-06-20 | 10:41 AM
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From: Stone Mountain, GA (Metro Atlanta, East)
Bikes: 1995 Trek 800 Sport, aka, "CamelTrek"
I have an 800 Sport 1995 and, while it has served me awesomely from 2013 to this day, even a perfect one is only worth about $25.
As much as I love mine, go with the consensus on the 900 series.
As much as I love mine, go with the consensus on the 900 series.
06-06-20 | 01:20 PM
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If you want to check out what were the original components, here's a link to the catalogs:
Trek, Fisher, Klein, Lemond bike catalogs, bicycle brochures
Trek, Fisher, Klein, Lemond bike catalogs, bicycle brochures
06-06-20 | 03:04 PM
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Bikes: '84 Miyata 610 ‘91 Cannondale ST600,'83 Trek 720 ‘84 Trek 520, 620, ‘91 Miyata 1000LT, '79 Trek 514, '78 Trek 706, '73 Raleigh Int. frame.
The 800 is straight gauge hi-ten, with a straight-gauge chromo seat tube.
The 930 is full butted chromo frame, fork, and stays. Stays are tapered.
They are very different bikes.
The 930 is full butted chromo frame, fork, and stays. Stays are tapered.
They are very different bikes.
06-08-20 | 08:19 PM
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Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 261, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
Did you decide? I vote for the 950, a much nicer bike.
06-08-20 | 11:30 PM
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