Trek 6500 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 6500
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Trek 6500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager Jones
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Jones
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Lee Chi LV77E Levers
Lee Chi TX22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Bontrager Comp II
Front: Bontrager Comp I
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Bontrager Corvair
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAlpha ZX Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionICON 6061
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Ahead
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27E
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 6500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy C

Other Specs of Trek 6500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Black Gold
- Dragonfly Orange
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS+10 Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-312


Trek 6500 bike review

Trek produced the 6500 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $749.99.
6500 bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Trek Mountain bike 6500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black Gold and Dragonfly Orange .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Corvair, 28-hole/32-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Lee Chi TX22 brakes, Lee Chi LV77E levers braking system and Front: Bontrager Comp I, Rear: Bontrager Comp II hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Alpha ZX aluminum material for the frame. ICON 6061 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 6500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy Ahead.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.