Trek 8700 SHX 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 8700 SHX
First production 1995
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Trek 8700 SHX Parts   
Available Sizes - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX With System 2 Front
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Matrix VooDoo
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Sapim Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials With Easton Aluminum Stays
Carbon Fiber
Frame type Bonded
Lugged
Handlebar constructionSystem 3
Handlebar extenderSystem 2
Handlebar stem detailsSystem 3
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA 2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 8700 SHX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Trek 8700 SHX

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Polished and carbon fiber
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsTioga Clipman
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta TT
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
System 2


Trek 8700 SHX bike review

Trek produced the 8700 SHX bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,499.99.
8700 SHX bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Trek Mountain bike 8700 SHX can be found in a few colors, among these colors Polished and carbon fiber .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix VooDoo, 32-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX with System 2 front hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Carbon fiber, with Easton aluminum stays material for the frame. System 3 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 8700 SHX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of System 3.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.