Trek 8500 2003 VS Trek ELITE 9.7 2011 specs comparison
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Trek Elite 9.7
General Infos| Model | Elite 9.7 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte White and Smoke Carbon |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.2 (inches) Bontrager XR3 Expert |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alloy M665 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Bontrager SSR |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek IS-3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | BB90 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/42 Teeth Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Trek Elite 9.7 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Alps |
Other Specs of Trek Elite 9.7
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
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 Trek Elite 9.7 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Elite 9.7 Mountain bike here