Trek Calypso 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Trek |
Model | Calypso |
First production | 1996 |
Bike category | Cruiser |
Bike sub-category | Cruiser |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Trek Calypso Parts |
Available Sizes | - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Gumwall |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Chang Star 279P Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 665 |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) Threadless |
Bottom bracket type | One Piece |
Crankset parts and sizes | 40 Teeth 1-piece Chromoly 6 1/2 (inches) |
Gear shift levers | Grip 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 type | Trek |
Other Specs of Trek Calypso
Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Available colors | - Turquoise |
Weight | 34.6 |
Pedals details | Victor VP-805 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Trek Cruiser |
Seat post extension | 22.2 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
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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.