Trek 6500SHX 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 6500SHX
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Trek 6500SHX 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-S
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alivio
Front: System 1 Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Matrix Guru
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston EA60 ProGram Tapered Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSystem 1
Handlebar extenderSystem 1
Handlebar stem detailsSystem 1
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Trek 6500SHX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 5

Other Specs of Trek 6500SHX

Component group setsShimano STX-RC and Alivio
Available colors - Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsSystem 1 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatTrek
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
System 1


Trek 6500SHX bike review

Trek produced the 6500SHX bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $724.99.
6500SHX 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 6500SHX 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 6500SHX 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.