Trek 5500 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 5500
First production 1998
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
Bike Pricing Check price Here ==>   
Parts And Accessories Trek 5500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)
- 62 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Continental Grand Prix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRolf Aero
Rims manufacturer 14-hole and 16-hole
Araya Super 7X
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Bladed and triple-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsOCLV Carbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionICON 2014
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Evol 2002
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

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-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) Top-pull
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 - USPS Team
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-7700 Dura-Ace SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Bassano Vuelta
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Trek 5500 bike review

Trek produced the 5500 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,299.99.
5500 bike is available in many sizes such as 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 60 cm (centimeters) and 62 cm (centimeters).
Trek Road 5500 can be found in one single color which is USPS Team.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Continental Grand Prix tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya Super 7X, 14-hole/16-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system and Rolf Aero hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used OCLV carbon fiber material for the frame. ICON 2014 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 5500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Evol 2002.
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.