Trek 5500 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 5500
First production 2001
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 Michelin Axial Pro
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 brakesRolf
Rims manufacturerRolf Sestriere
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel Bladed
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsOCLV Carbon Fiber
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionICON Sterling
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsICON Sterling
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek S-6

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
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)Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeICON Air Rail

Other Specs of Trek 5500

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Red
- USPS Team
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Era
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


Trek 5500 bike review

Trek produced the 5500 bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,899.99.
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 a few colors, among these colors Red and USPS Team .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rolf Sestriere. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Rolf hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used OCLV carbon fiber material for the frame. ICON Sterling high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 5500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ICON Sterling.
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.