TREK 5500 OCLV US POSTAL, Shimano DA 7700, Lightweight wheels (1999) – SOLD

In 1999 Trek Bicycles became the first bike manufacturers outside of Europe to win the world’s most prestigious bicycle race, the Tour de France, with US Postal Service leader Lance Armstrong‘s triumphant performance. Armstrong and his unrelenting teammates race on stock Trek 5500 OCLV carbon frames, making them the only team in the Tour de France to race on frames identical to those that are available to consumers around the globe. Thanks to Optimum Compaction, Low Void (OCLV) technology, the 5500 was the world’s lightest production frameset, weighing in at a scant 912g.

T.Hamilton US Postal Team

Here we are proudly offering an iconic racing machine – TREK 5500 OCLV Us Postal which dates back to 1999. Same bike was winning around the globe by L.Armstrong, T.Hamilton, V.Ekimov, G.Hincapie, C.Vande Velde and others. Full carbon OCLV frameset with Shimano Dura Ace 7700 groupset, extraordinary and very rare Lightweight wheels, Cinelli cockpit. No much words needed.

An iconic racing bicycle perfect to enrich any classic bicycle collection or just to enjoy fast ride.

Frame & Fork: Trek 5500 OCLV, Team Edition US Postal

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 55 cm

– top tube (c-c): 54 cm

– headset tub: 12 cm

– standover: 79 cm

Wheelset: Lightweight

Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7700

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7700

Crankset: Shimano Dura Ace 7700 53/39

Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace 7700

Brake Levers / Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace 7700

Stem: Cinelli

Handlebar: Cinelli

Seat Post: Shimano Dura Ace 7700

Seat: Selle Italia Flite Titanium

Handlebar Tape: Bontrager, cork

Pedals: Shimano 7401

Condition: Used, but good condition. No cracks, no dents, not bent. Few touch-ups and signs of normal use. All parts are working fine.

Year: 1999-2000

Price: SOLD (February 2020)