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 | Check price Here ==> |
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 Levers Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Matrix Swami |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT 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) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 250 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 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) Diameter Aluminum 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.