Iron Horse MT500 1997 VS Trek 8500 2006 specs comparison
Iron Horse MT500
General Infos| Model | MT500 |
| Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Eggplant |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano R080 Silent Clutch Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Oversize Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Iron Horse MT500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Pro |
Other Specs of Iron Horse MT500
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX |
| Pedals details | Iron Horse Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Iron Horse Racing |
| Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Smooth Silver |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones ACX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Levers Shimano XT Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Race Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ZR 9000 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
| Headset size | Cane Creek S-3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Race |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager X Lite Carbon |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Iron Horse provided us with the latest version of its MT500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Iron Horse MT500 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