KHS DESCENT X 1997 VS Trek 8500 LT 2000 specs comparison

KHS Descent X 1997 comparison online with competitors

KHS Descent X

General Infos
Model Descent X
Manufacturer KHS
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA Levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
King Kong Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager BCX-2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Shuhn Lih Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
True Temper AVR
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extenderF3 Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Apex 450
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

KHS Descent X Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of KHS Descent X

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals details Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Trek 8500 LT 2000 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8500 LT

General Infos
Model 8500 LT
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2000
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Color choice -Candy Blue
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager Jones AC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Hayes Levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRolf Dolomite
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Rear: Rolf Dolomite Assymetric
Front: Rolf Dolomite
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionICON Graphite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsICON Graphite
Headset sizeAheadset SAS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
ICON Graphite
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 8500 LT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 4.0 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi Bomber Z-3 Flylight

Other Specs of Trek 8500 LT

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsBontrager Re-Entry
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS 2000
Seat post extensionRock Shox Suspension


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