Trek 8500 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 8500
First production 2001
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Trek 8500 Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager Super-X
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRolf Dolomite
Rims manufacturer Rear: Rolf Dolomite Assymetric
Front: Rolf Dolomite
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAlpha SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race Modified
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS

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
Bontrager Race
Gear shift leversShimano 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 Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Sid XC

Other Specs of Trek 8500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Gloss Black
- Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsBontrager Re-Entry
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS 2000
Seat post extensionBontrager Race


Trek 8500 bike review

Trek produced the 8500 bike in 2001 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 Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Trek Mountain bike 8500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gloss Black and Red .
This bike is equiped with Bontrager Super-X tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Rolf Dolomite, Rear: Rolf Dolomite Assymetric. Trek equiped this exact model with Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers braking system and Rolf Dolomite hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Alpha SL aluminum material for the frame. Bontrager Race Modified 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.