Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1993 Wheeler 5500

Velopedia Archive ID 40927

Overview

Model year	1993
Brand	Wheeler
Model	5500
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	40927
Original MSRP	$619.00
Sizes	16, 18, 19.5, 21
Weight	27 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Lugged steel
Frame material	Tange OS DB chrome-moly
Fork	Response Triple Taper chrome-moly

Drivetrain

Component group	Suntour XC Expert Microdrive
Shifters	Suntour XC Expert thumbshifters
Front derailleur	Suntour XC Expert
Rear derailleur	Suntour XC Expert
Crankset	Suntour XC Expert Microdrive, 20/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	DID Super Shift
Pedals	Wheeler Alloy/Steel with clips

Brakes

Brakes	Wheeler Z-Trax cantilevers brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Super Light Alloy
Stem	Z-Trax Cynch CR-MO
Saddle	Wheeler Lite
Seatpost	Alutrax 300/350 Alloy

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Suntour XC Expert
Rims	Araya TM-18
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Wheeler Banzai
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	576.6 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake	39.9 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.