Trek 8500 2002 VS Giant XTC 2 2008 specs comparison
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Grey |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Bontrager Jones AC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL 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 | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS |
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 SL |
| 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 Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Duke RC |
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 |
Giant XtC 2
General Infos| Model | XtC 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy Levers Hayes HMX-4 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 6061 AL Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Powerspline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ ISOFlow 3.0 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant XtC 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Dart 3 |
Other Specs of Giant XtC 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy |
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 Giant XtC 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant XtC 2 Mountain bike here