Trek 8500 Disc 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 8500 Disc
First production 2001
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Trek 8500 Disc 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 Aluminum Linear-pull Levers
Shimano Deore XT Disc Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRolf Urraco Disc
Rims manufacturerRolf Urraco Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAlpha SLR Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race Modified
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race Lite
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 Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Sid XC

Other Specs of Trek 8500 Disc

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Black
- Candy Blue
- Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsBontrager Re-Entry
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS 2000
Seat post extensionBontrager Race


Trek 8500 Disc bike review

Trek produced the 8500 Disc bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,199.99.
8500 Disc bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Trek Mountain bike 8500 Disc can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Candy Blue and Red .
This bike is equiped with Bontrager Super-X tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rolf Urraco Disc. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT Disc Brake brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers braking system and Rolf Urraco Disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Alpha SLR aluminum material for the frame. Bontrager Race Modified 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 Lite.
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.