Trek 8700 SHX 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 8700 SHX |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Trek 8700 SHX Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)- 14.5 (inches)- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX With System 2 Front |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix VooDoo |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedSapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | With Easton Aluminum StaysCarbon Fiber |
| Frame type | BondedLugged |
| Handlebar construction | System 3 |
| Handlebar extender | System 2 |
| Handlebar stem details | System 3 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA 2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Trek 8700 SHX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Trek 8700 SHX
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Polished and carbon fiber |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Tioga Clipman |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta TT |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSystem 2 |
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Trek 8700 SHX bike review
Trek produced the 8700 SHX bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,499.99.8700 SHX bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Trek Mountain bike 8700 SHX can be found in a few colors, among these colors Polished and carbon fiber .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix VooDoo, 32-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX with System 2 front hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Carbon fiber, with Easton aluminum stays material for the frame. System 3 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 8700 SHX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of System 3.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.