Ross MT. KATAHDIN 1996 VS Trek 8500 2007 specs comparison
Ross Mt. Katahdin
General Infos| Model | Mt. Katahdin |
| Manufacturer | Ross |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Purple 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 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Jo-Ying 292A Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rigida AS-26 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sha Dar Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | MTB Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Ross |
| Handlebar stem details | Wei Hau ATB-168 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-H100 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Taya TB-500 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Cyclone |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-300i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Ross Mt. Katahdin Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | RosShock 326 |
Other Specs of Ross Mt. Katahdin
| Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Master |
| Seat post extension | 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter Polygon PM-215 |
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 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 Levers Shimano 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 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 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, Ross provided us with the latest version of its Mt. Katahdin bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Ross Mt. Katahdin 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