Trek 5500 1996 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT 1997 specs comparison
Trek 5500
General InfosModel | 5500 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - natural carbon fiber- orange- silver-Light blue |
Sizes | - 50 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 60 cm (centimeters)- 62 cm (centimeters) |
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 tire | 700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Aurora Ceramic |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedUnion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | OCLV Carbon Fiber |
Frame type | Bonded Carbon Fiber |
Handlebar construction | System 3 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki VR-254 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7401 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-7410 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth8-speed |
Trek 5500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownOCLV Carbon Fiber |
Fork type | System 3 OCLV |
Other Specs of Trek 5500
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-7401 Dura-Ace SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vetta AT Transverse |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSystem 3 |
Merlin Extralight
General InfosModel | Extralight |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - 45 cm (centimeters)- 47 cm (centimeters)- 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Campagnolo Record LeversCampagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Campagnolo Record CassetteFront: Campagnolo Record |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Reflex SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Campagnolo Record |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 101 (millimeters) SpindleCampagnolo Record |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethCampagnolo Record |
Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Record Ergo |
Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth9-speed |
Merlin Extralight Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Campagnolo Record |
Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Record |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Extralight
Component group sets | Campagnolo Record |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterCampagnolo Record |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its 5500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek 5500 Road here
- Get your Merlin Extralight manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Extralight Road here