Trek 8500 R 2000 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 8500 R |
| First production | 2000 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Trek 8500 R Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.80 (inches) Bontrager Super-X Front: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager Super-X |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf Dolomite |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Rear: Rolf Dolomite Assymetric Front: Rolf Dolomite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Alpha SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ICON Graphite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | ICON Graphite |
| Headset size | Aheadset 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 ICON Graphite |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 R Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Trek 8500 R
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Gloss Black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | ICON Graphite |
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Trek 8500 R bike review
Trek produced the 8500 R bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,639.00.
8500 R bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Trek Mountain bike 8500 R can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gloss Black .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.90" Bontrager Super-X tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Rolf Dolomite, Rear: Rolf Dolomite Assymetric, 24-hole/28-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Rolf Dolomite hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Alpha SL aluminum material for the frame. ICON Graphite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 8500 R to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ICON Graphite.
For the smoothest biking experience ICON Graphite, 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.