Ritchey PLEXUS 1999 VS Trek 8500 2007 specs comparison

Ritchey Plexus
General InfosModel | Plexus |
Manufacturer | Ritchey |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Team Panel |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Ritchey WCS |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR LeversRitchey Linear Logic Pro Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Ritchey Zero System WCS |
Rims manufacturer | 28-holeRitchey Zero System WCS |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedRitchey Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Ritchey Logic WCS |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey ProLite |
Handlebar extender | Ritchey WCS Speedblast |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Ahead Pro |
Headset size | Ritchey Fuzzy Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleRitchey WCS |
Crankset parts and sizes | 29/42 TeethRitchey 2x9 |
Gear shift levers | Ritchey 2x9 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth9-speed |
Ritchey Plexus Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 2.36 (inches) TravelRock Shox Sid SL |
Other Specs of Ritchey Plexus
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic Pro |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Ritchey Wing WCS |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Speedblast |

Trek 8500
General InfosModel | 8500 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2007 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Matte Black |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Jones ACX |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XT LeversShimano XT With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race |
Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Race |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ZR 9000 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
Headset size | Cane Creek S-3 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox 32 F100RL |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Race |
Seat post extension | Bontrager Race X Lite ACC Carbon |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Ritchey provided us with the latest version of its Plexus bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Ritchey Plexus Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 8500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 Mountain bike here