Trek 8500 2002 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 8500 |
| First production | 2002 |
| 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 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Bontrager Jones AC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Bontrager Race Tubeless |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS |
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 Bontrager Race |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Duke RC |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Blue and Grey |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 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 2002 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,649.99.
8500 bike is available in many sizes such as 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Trek Mountain bike 8500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and Grey .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Jones AC tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Race Tubeless, 24-hole/28-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers braking system and Bontrager Race hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Aluminum, butted material for the frame. Bontrager Race high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 8500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Race.
For the smoothest biking experience Bontrager Race, 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.