Trek 6500 2008 VS GT LIGHTNING 1998 specs comparison
Trek 6500
General Infos| Model | 6500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Pearl White and Metallic Black -Satin Silver |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Jones ACX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M485 Levers Shimano M485 Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Ranger |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alpha Black Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Select OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Select |
| Headset size | Aheadset Slimstak |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Octalink |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M442 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 6500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano LX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Tora 302 Solo Air |
Other Specs of Trek 6500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Race Basic |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Sport |
GT Lightning
General Infos| Model | Lightning |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball-burnished |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec 6061 |
| Handlebar extender | GT Cut Weld |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga DX2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Lightning Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of GT Lightning
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 27.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its 6500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek 6500 Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Lightning manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Lightning Mountain bike here