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
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Matrix Swami
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAlpha ZX Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSystem 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSystem 1 ATB
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-21
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 250
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 6500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Trek 6500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Ice Earth Green
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsResin Body and aluminum Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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.