Trek 8500 LT 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 8500 LT
First production 2000
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Trek 8500 LT Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager Jones AC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Hayes Levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRolf Dolomite
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
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 constructionICON Graphite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsICON Graphite
Headset sizeAheadset 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
ICON Graphite
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 8500 LT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 4.0 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi Bomber Z-3 Flylight

Other Specs of Trek 8500 LT

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Candy Blue
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsBontrager Re-Entry
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS 2000
Seat post extensionRock Shox Suspension


Trek 8500 LT bike review

Trek produced the 8500 LT bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,969.99.
8500 LT bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Trek Mountain bike 8500 LT can be found in one single color which is Candy Blue.
This bike is equiped with Bontrager Jones AC 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 Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes 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 LT 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.