Raleigh M60 2000 VS Trek 8500 SHX 1997 specs comparison
Raleigh M60
General InfosModel | M60 |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Volcanic Grey -Yellow Flash 2 Blackout |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Klaw XT |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Acera Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Alloy |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy Ahead |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Acera |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Raleigh M60 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Acera Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 2.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Jett |
Other Specs of Raleigh M60
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Enhanced Comfort |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |

Trek 8500 SHX
General InfosModel | 8500 SHX |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Continental Traction Pro Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Continental Navigator Pro Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: System 3 Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Matrix Swami |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton ProGram Tapered Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
Handlebar extender | Bontrager Race Lite |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Trek 8500 SHX Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Trek 8500 SHX
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager Comp |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Raleigh provided us with the latest version of its M60 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Raleigh M60 Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 8500 SHX manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 SHX Mountain bike here