Trek 5500 1993 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 5500
First production 1993
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Trek 5500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 50
- 52
- 54
- 56
- 58
- 60
- 62


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Trek IsoTech 5
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Trek and Matrix Sonic
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrek Design OCLV Carbon Composite
Frame typeLugged Carbon Fiber
Handlebar constructionTrek System 3 7075 T6 Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTrek System 4 Alloy Direct Connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano CN-7401
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
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 5500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeTrek Bonded OCLV Carbon Composite

Other Specs of Trek 5500

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace STI
Available colors - Not found
Weight 19.7
Pedals detailsLook PM196 ARC With Cleats
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta VSL Leather Racing With Titanium Rails
Seat post extensionAmerican Classic Micro-adjust Aluminum Alloy


Trek 5500 bike review

Trek produced the 5500 bike in 1993 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,999.00.
5500 bike is available in many sizes such as 50 , 52 , 54 , 56 , 58 , 60 and 62 .
Trek Road 5500 can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Trek IsoTech 5 tires while the rims are manufactured by Trek/Matrix Sonic, 36-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace brakes, levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Trek design OCLV carbon composite material for the frame. Trek System 3 7075 T6 aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 5500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Trek System 4 alloy direct connect.
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 gear shift levers.