Trek 5500 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 5500
First production 2003
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Trek 5500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 50 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 60 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 62 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Bontrager Race X-Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Lite
Rims manufacturer 20-hole and 24-hole
Bontrager Race Lite
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Bladed
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek S-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 5500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber With Aluminum Steerer
Fork typeBontrager Race Lite Carbon

Other Specs of Trek 5500

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Pearl Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Era Luxe
Seat post extensionBontrager Race


Trek 5500 bike review

Trek produced the 5500 bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,399.99.
5500 bike is available in many sizes such as 50cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters), 60cm (centimeters) and 62cm (centimeters).
Trek Road 5500 can be found in one single color which is Pearl Red.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Bontrager Race X-Lite tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Race Lite, 20-hole/24-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Bontrager Race Lite hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. Bontrager Race high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 5500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Race.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.