Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2006 Trek 6500

Velopedia Archive ID 11131

Overview

Model year	2006
Brand	Trek
Model	6500
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	11131
Original MSRP	$769.99
Colors	Flare Duotone
Sizes	15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Alpha SLR aluminum
Fork	Manitou Axle Elite, 80mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	Shimano M440, 22/32/44 teeth
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Pedals	Aluminum platform

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano M431 brakes, Tektro aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Aheadset Slimstak
Handlebar	Bontrager Select
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Bontrager Select
Saddle	Bontrager Select
Seatpost	Bontrager Select

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano M475
Rims	Bontrager Camino
Spokes	Stainless steel
Front tire	26 x 2.20" Bontrager Jones ACX
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.