Trek 8500 2003 VS Kona BIG UNIT 2009 specs comparison

Trek 8500
General InfosModel | 8500 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Trek Red and Platinum Silver |
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 | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Bontrager Super X Tubeless |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Bontrager Race Tubeless |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
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 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel FOX Float R |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |

Kona Big Unit
General InfosModel | Big Unit |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Lime Green Metallic |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers Shimano M575 Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic TN 719 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Sandvic Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona Race Light Scandium Butted |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC Deluxe Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and BC Deluxe |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit DL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z610 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 32 Teeth Race Face Atlas SS With Bashguard |
Gear shift levers | Not Available |
Rear gear set | 18 Teeth 1-speed |
Kona Big Unit Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F29 RL |
Other Specs of Kona Big Unit
Component group sets | Single Speed Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
Seat post extension | Kona XC and BC Deluxe |
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 Kona Big Unit manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Big Unit Mountain bike here