Cannondale TRAIL SL 3 2011 VS Trek 8500 2006 specs comparison

Cannondale TraiL SL 3 2011 comparison online with competitors

Cannondale TraiL SL 3

General Infos
Model TraiL SL 3
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2011
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Color choice - Magnesium White (gloss)
-Jet Black (matte)
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block 8
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Draco SL Levers
Tektro Draco SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula DC22
Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Maddux DC3.0
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Butted
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCannondale C3 Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale C4
Headset size1 1/2 (inches) Tange Custom

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano ES25 Octalink
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M430-8
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Cannondale TraiL SL 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.5
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.5
Fork material Single Crown
Alloy
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RST Deuce Coil

Other Specs of Cannondale TraiL SL 3

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVP Platform With Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCannondale Stage 2
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Cannondale C3


Trek 8500 2006 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8500

General Infos
Model 8500
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Smooth Silver
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones ACX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Levers
Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Disc
Rims manufacturerBontrager Race Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsZR 9000 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race
Headset sizeCane Creek S-3

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 8500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox R80 RL Disc

Other Specs of Trek 8500

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race
Seat post extensionBontrager X Lite Carbon


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