Marin B-17 2007 VS Trek 8500 2008 specs comparison

Marin B-17 2007 comparison online with competitors

Marin B-17

General Infos
Model B-17
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Matte Bronze
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes Sole With V7 Rotors Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SpeedDisc All Mountain
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEdge II 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA Maximus
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsForged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey LB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ PowerSpline
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36 Teeth
TruVativ Blaze 2.0 AM
Gear shift leversSRAM SX5
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin B-17 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and steel and aluminum
Fork type 85-130 (millimeters)
Rock Shox TORA 289 U-Turn

Other Specs of Marin B-17

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsBMX Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMarin AXC
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


Trek 8500 2008 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8500

General Infos
Model 8500
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Onyx and Metallic Black
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR
Front: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Levers
Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Lite
Rims manufacturerBontrager Race Lite
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha Red Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race X Lite
Headset sizeCane Creek S-3

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 8500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F100RL

Other Specs of Trek 8500

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race Lite
Seat post extensionBontrager Race X Lite ACC Carbon


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