Roland BIG BEND 1997 VS Trek 8500 DISC 2001 specs comparison
Roland Big Bend
General Infos| Model | Big Bend |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte blue |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Shimano STX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM-40 Front: Roland |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole North Star Comp |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Roland Competition |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Roland Competition |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Roland |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Roland Big Bend Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Roland Big Bend
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | MTB |
| Seat post extension | Roland Micro-adjust |
Trek 8500 Disc
General Infos| Model | 8500 Disc |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Candy Blue - Red -Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Bontrager Super-X |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull Levers Shimano Deore XT Disc Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf Urraco Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Rolf Urraco Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alpha SLR Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Modified |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Bontrager Race |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Roland provided us with the latest version of its Big Bend bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Roland Big Bend Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 8500 Disc manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 Disc Mountain bike here