Ross GLEN CANYON 1997 VS Trek 8500 LT 1999 specs comparison

Ross Glen Canyon
General InfosModel | Glen Canyon |
Manufacturer | Ross |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black and silver fade |
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 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Jo-Ying 291AE LeversShimano AceraX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeRigida LASER |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeRichman Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Oversize7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Wei Hau Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Ross |
Handlebar stem details | Wei Hau Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor Modus VP-H300 Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Taya TB-400 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) Threadless |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleYST BB 970 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 300 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Ross Glen Canyon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Marzocchi Zokes Pro |
Other Specs of Ross Glen Canyon
Component group sets | Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Master VL-252 |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-312 |

Trek 8500 LT
General InfosModel | 8500 LT |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black Gold |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager JonesFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Jones |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.0 L LeversHayes Cable-Actuated Disc Front and Avid 1D-10 Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeBontrager Maverick |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alpha SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ICON |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ICON |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethICON Flywheel |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Trek 8500 LT Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 4.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Judy 100 |
Other Specs of Trek 8500 LT
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager FS+10 Race |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterRockShox Suspension |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Ross provided us with the latest version of its Glen Canyon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Ross Glen Canyon Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 8500 LT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 LT Mountain bike here