GT AVALANCHE EXPERT 2008 VS Trek 8500 2002 specs comparison
GT Avalanche Expert
General Infos| Model | Avalanche Expert |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Steel Blue |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Hydraulic Levers Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | GT AL Riser OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT ATB OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Firex |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Avalanche Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 85-130 (millimeters) RockShox TORA |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche Expert
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Micro-adjust |
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Grey |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Bontrager Jones AC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Bontrager Race Tubeless |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Bontrager Race |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Duke RC |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Avalanche Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Avalanche Expert Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 8500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 Mountain bike here