Trek 5500 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 5500
First production 1996
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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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 23c 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 brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Matrix Aurora Ceramic
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsOCLV Carbon Fiber
Frame typeBonded Carbon Fiber
Handlebar constructionSystem 3
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki VR-254

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7401
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7410
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-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
OCLV Carbon Fiber
Fork typeSystem 3 OCLV

Other Specs of Trek 5500

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Light blue
- natural carbon fiber
- orange
- silver
Weight 19.4
Pedals detailsShimano PD-7401 Dura-Ace SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta AT Transverse
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
System 3


Trek 5500 bike review

Trek produced the 5500 bike in 1996 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 a few colors, among these colors Light blue, natural carbon fiber, orange and silver .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Aurora ceramic, 32-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used OCLV carbon fiber material for the frame. System 3 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 5500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Synthesis.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7401 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.