Trek 8.5 DS 2012 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 8.5 DS
First production 2012
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Trek 8.5 DS Parts   
Available Sizes - 15
- 17.5
- 19
- 21
- 22.5


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager LT3 700x38c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeShimano M446 Hydraulic Disc
Hubs for disc brakesUnavailable Front Hub Unavailable Rear Hub
Rims manufacturerBontrager Nebula Disc 32h
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAlpha Gold Aluminum
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionBontrager Low Riser 25 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager SSR
Headset sizeUnavailable Headset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainUnavailable Chain
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeUnavailable Bottom Bracket
Crankset parts and sizesShimano M443 48/36/26t
Gear shift leversShimano Deore 9spd Trigger
Rear gear setNot Available

Trek 8.5 DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX Shadow
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeSR Suntour NRX L and O 63 (millimeters)

Other Specs of Trek 8.5 DS

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Black Titanite and Lava Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsNylon Flat Pedal
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatBontrager Evoke 1
Seat post extensionBontrager SSR


Trek 8.5 DS bike review

Trek produced the 8.5 DS bike in 2012 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $949.99.
8.5 DS bike is available in many sizes such as 15 , 17.5 , 19 , 21 and 22.5 .
Trek Commuter 8.5 DS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black Titanite and Lava Black .
This bike is equiped with Bontrager LT3 700x38c tires while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Nebula Disc 32h. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano M446 Hydraulic Disc braking system and Unavailable front hub Unavailable rear hub hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Alpha Gold Aluminum material for the frame. Bontrager Low Riser 25mm high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 8.5 DS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager SSR.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano M443 48/36/26t is used on this bicycle linked to Unavailable chain chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore 9spd trigger gear shift levers.