Trek 5500 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 5500
First production 1999
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) / 62 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Continental Grand Prix 3000 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRolf
Rims manufacturer 14-hole and 16-hole
Rolf Vector Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Aero
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsOCLV Carbon Fiber
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionICON
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsICON
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
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) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeICON Air Rail SRG

Other Specs of Trek 5500

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Black Gold
Weight 18.0
Pedals detailsShimano PD-7700 Dura-Ace SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Fi'zi:k Pave
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Trek 5500 bike review

Trek produced the 5500 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,599.99.
5500 bike is available in many sizes such as 50cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 62cm (centimeters).
Trek Road 5500 can be found in one single color which is Black Gold.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Continental Grand Prix 3000 kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rolf Vector Pro, 14-hole/16-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system and Rolf hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used OCLV carbon fiber material for the frame. ICON high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 5500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ICON.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 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.