Marin BEAR VALLEY 2008 VS Trek 8500 2007 specs comparison

Marin Bear Valley 2008 comparison online with competitors

Marin Bear Valley

General Infos
Model Bear Valley
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2008
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice - Gloss Lemon
-Gloss Panther
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 15 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 15 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers
Avid BB 5 Mechanical Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Double Sealed
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB DX23
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionWomenGÇÖs Double Butted Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin OS Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-888

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Bear Valley Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 1

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed She Sport
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


Trek 8500 2007 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8500

General Infos
Model 8500
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2007
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -Matte Black
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Jones ACX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Levers
Shimano XT With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race
Rims manufacturerBontrager Race
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsZR 9000 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race
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 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 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F100RL

Other Specs of Trek 8500

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


Useful links and guides ....