Trek 8500 2002 VS Kona BLAST 2006 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 |
Kona Blast
General Infos| Model | Blast |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Nokian NBT |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Disc FR-5 Levers Hayes MX-2 Mechnical Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: KK Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | ALEX Ace-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ LE |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Truvativ FiveD |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Blast Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera-X |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera-X |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ-3 |
Other Specs of Kona Blast
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-926 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport SE |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
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 Blast manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Blast Mountain bike here