Trek 8500 1998 VS Marin B-17 2004 specs comparison
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blaze Red |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Bontrager Revolt ST Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Revolt ST |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Bontrager |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alpha SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ICON 2014 |
| Handlebar extender | ICON Fatty |
| Handlebar stem details | ICON |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-41 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou SX-R |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | ICON Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Plus 10 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter ICON 2 |
Marin B-17
General Infos| Model | B-17 |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brush Matte Bronze |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.25 (inches) IRC Back Country |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Levers Forged Alloy 3 Finger Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex TA-19 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | DH Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged 4 Bolt Threadless 7 Degree Rise |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ Five D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin B-17 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Comp |
Other Specs of Marin B-17
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | BMX Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
| Seat post extension | Alloy Micro-adjust |
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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 Marin B-17 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin B-17 Mountain bike here