Trek 8.5 DS 2012 VS Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS NRT 2011 specs comparison

Trek 8.5 DS 2012 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8.5 DS

General Infos
Model 8.5 DS
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2012
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Color choice -Black Titanite and Lava Black
Sizes - 15
- 17.5
- 19
- 21
- 22.5
Sizes - 15
- 17.5
- 19
- 21
- 22.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager LT3 700x38c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeShimano M446 Hydraulic Disc
Hubs for disc brakesUnavailable Front Hub Unavailable Rear Hub
Rims manufacturerBontrager Nebula Disc 32h
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha Gold Aluminum
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionBontrager Low Riser 25 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager SSR
Headset sizeUnavailable Headset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainUnavailable Chain
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeUnavailable Bottom Bracket
Crankset parts and sizesShimano M443 48/36/26t
Gear shift leversShimano Deore 9spd Trigger
Rear gear setNot Available

Trek 8.5 DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX Shadow
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeSR Suntour NRX L and O 63 (millimeters)

Other Specs of Trek 8.5 DS

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsNylon Flat Pedal
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatBontrager Evoke 1
Seat post extensionBontrager SSR


Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT 2011 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT

General Infos
Model Metropolis NRT
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 28 X 1 3/8 (inches) CST Salvo
Front: 28 X 1 5/8 (inches) CST Salvo
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size28 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M421 Levers
Shimano BR-M416 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alfine
Front: Shimano HB-M435
Rims manufacturerAlex TD-24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCustom RMB
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionFSA Metropolis
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA Metropolis
Headset sizeCane Creek C.N.C.

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge TH 7420 With Super Water Seals
Crankset parts and sizes 45t Teeth
FSA Alloy
Gear shift leversShimano Alfine Rapidfire
Rear gear set20 teeth c

Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alfine
Fork materialAlloy
Fork typeAlloy

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRMB Urban Water Proof
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
FSA Metropolis


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