Trek 8500 Disc 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 8500 Disc
First production 2002
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Trek 8500 Disc 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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Bontrager Jones AC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Modified Disc
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Bontrager Race Modified Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
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 Disc 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 Disc

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Blue and Grey
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M515 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS 2000
Seat post extensionBontrager Race


Trek 8500 Disc bike review

Trek produced the 8500 Disc bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,089.99.
8500 Disc bike is available in many sizes such as 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Trek Mountain bike 8500 Disc 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 Modified Disc, 28-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers braking system and Bontrager Race Modified Disc 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 Disc 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.