Trek 6500 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 6500 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Trek 6500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)- 14.5 (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 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT-SFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: System 1 Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Guru |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Easton EA60 ProGram Tapered Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | System 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | System 1 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
Trek 6500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Trek |
Other Specs of Trek 6500
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC and Alivio |
| Available colors | - Red |
| Weight | 26.0 |
| Pedals details | System 1 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Trek |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSystem 1 |
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Trek 6500 bike review
Trek produced the 6500 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $559.99.6500 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Trek Mountain bike 6500 can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Guru, 32-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system and Front: System 1 suspension, Rear: Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Easton EA60 ProGram tapered 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.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 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.