Trek Calypso 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model Calypso
First production 1996
Bike category Cruiser
Bike sub-category Cruiser
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Parts And Accessories Trek Calypso Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Gumwall
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 279P Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 (inches) YST 665

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) Threadless
Bottom bracket typeOne Piece
Crankset parts and sizes 40 Teeth
1-piece Chromoly 6 1/2 (inches)
Gear shift leversGrip Shift Quickshift
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
6-speed

Trek Calypso Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-22
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeTrek

Other Specs of Trek Calypso

Component group setsShimano Tourney TY-22
Available colors - Turquoise
Weight 34.6
Pedals detailsVictor VP-805
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatTrek Cruiser
Seat post extension 22.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel


Trek Calypso bike review

Trek produced the Calypso bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Cruiser bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $314.99.
Calypso bike is available in many sizes such as 19 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Trek Cruiser Calypso can be found in one single color which is Turquoise.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" gumwall tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alloy, 36-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 279P levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Calypso to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience 1-piece chromoly 6 1/2", 40 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift Quickshift gear shift levers.