Trek 8500 2008 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2009 specs comparison
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Onyx and Metallic Black |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR Front: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alpha Red Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race X Lite |
| 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 XT Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F100RL |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race X Lite ACC Carbon |
Specialized Rockhopper
General Infos| Model | Rockhopper |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- - Satin Black KL -Gloss Flo Red |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Specialized Linear Pull Levers Alloy Linear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Specialized RHD |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M4 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Low Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) Specialized 3D |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC X8 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES25 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 Medium Cage |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Dart 3 SL |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | Plastic Body Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized XC Body Geometry |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Micro Adjust Specialized Alloy Two Bolt |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its 8500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek 8500 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Rockhopper manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Rockhopper Mountain bike here