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
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Super X
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT M756 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano Deore XT M765 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Disc
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Bontrager Race Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race X Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
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 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 setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS 2000
Seat post extensionBontrager Race


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.