Iron Horse MT500 1997 VS Trek 8500 LT 1999 specs comparison

Iron Horse MT500 1997 comparison online with competitors

Iron Horse MT500

General Infos
Model MT500
Manufacturer Iron Horse
Year of production 1997
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Oversize
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeAnswer Manitou Pro

Other Specs of Iron Horse MT500

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX
Pedals detailsIron Horse Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatIron Horse Racing
Seat post extension 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Trek 8500 LT 1999 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8500 LT

General Infos
Model 8500 LT
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Black Gold
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager Jones
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Jones
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.0 L Levers
Hayes Cable-Actuated Disc Front and Avid 1D-10 Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager Maverick
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionICON
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsICON
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
ICON Flywheel
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 8500 LT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy 100

Other Specs of Trek 8500 LT

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsBontrager Re-Entry
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS+10 Race
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
RockShox Suspension


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