Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Trek
1997 Trek 5500
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Trek 5500 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Bonded
- Frame Tubing Material
- OCLV carbon fiber
- Fork Brand & Model
- System 4
- Fork Material
- OCLV carbon fiber, aero crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Trek 5500
- Component Group
- Shimano Dura-Ace
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
- Crankset
- Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-7700, 109.5 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- System 2, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle Bassano Vuelta
- Handlebar
- System 3
- Handlebar Stem
- TTT Synthesis
- Headset
- 1inch Tange-Seiki VR-254
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Spinergy rev-X
- Rims
- Spinergy rev-X
- Tires
- 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar
- Spoke Brand
- Carbon fiber
- Spoke Nipples
- Not applicable
Pedals
- Pedals
- Shimano PD-7700 Dura-Ace SPD clipless
Accessories
- Colors
- Gloss nude
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 19.3
- Sizes
- 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.