Trek 6500 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 6500 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Trek 6500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm)- 13 (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 | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 LeversDia-Compe VC-737 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Swami |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Alpha ZX Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | System 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | System 1 ATB |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs PC-21 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 250 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Trek 6500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Trek 6500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Ice Earth Green |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Resin Body and aluminum Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Trek 6500 bike review
Trek produced the 6500 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $724.99.6500 bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (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 Ice Earth Green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Swami, 32-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Alpha ZX aluminum material for the frame. System 1 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 6500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of System 1 ATB.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 250, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-21 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.