Trek 8500 2004 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 8500 |
| First production | 2004 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Trek 8500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Super X |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT M756 Hydraulic Levers Shimano Deore XT M765 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Bontrager Race Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race X Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RL |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Black |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
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Trek 8500 bike review
Trek produced the 8500 bike in 2004 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,869.99.
8500 bike is available in many sizes such as 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21.5 (inches).
Trek Mountain bike 8500 can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Super X tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Race Disc, 24-hole/28-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers braking system and Bontrager Race Disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Aluminum material for the frame. Bontrager Race Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 8500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Race X Lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.