Litespeed APPALACHIAN (01) 1997 VS Trek 8.5 DS 2012 specs comparison
Litespeed Appalachian (01)
General InfosModel | Appalachian (01) |
Manufacturer | Litespeed |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters)- 63 cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters)- 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Avocet Cross |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC LeversShimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105SC |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic CXP 10 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethShimano 105SC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth8-speed |
Litespeed Appalachian (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano 105SC |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC GS |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Kinesis Cross-lite Custom |
Other Specs of Litespeed Appalachian (01)
Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsAvocet O2 40R |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |

Trek 8.5 DS
General InfosModel | 8.5 DS |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2012 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black Titanite and Lava Black |
Sizes | - 15 - 17.5 - 19 - 21 - 22.5 |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Bontrager LT3 700x38c |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Shimano M446 Hydraulic Disc |
Hubs for disc brakes | Unavailable Front Hub Unavailable Rear Hub |
Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Nebula Disc 32h |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alpha Gold Aluminum |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Low Riser 25 (millimeters) |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager SSR |
Headset size | Unavailable Headset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Unavailable Chain |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Unavailable Bottom Bracket |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano M443 48/36/26t |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore 9spd Trigger |
Rear gear set | Not Available |
Trek 8.5 DS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX Shadow |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | SR Suntour NRX L and O 63 (millimeters) |
Other Specs of Trek 8.5 DS
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Nylon Flat Pedal |
Rear shock absorber | Unavailable Rear Shock |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
Seat post extension | Bontrager SSR |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Litespeed provided us with the latest version of its Appalachian (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Litespeed Appalachian (01) Commuter here
- Get your Trek 8.5 DS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8.5 DS Commuter here