Trek 8500 1998 VS Trek 3500 2011 specs comparison

Trek 8500
General InfosModel | 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 STFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Revolt ST |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeBontrager |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum 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) DiameterICON 2 |

Trek 3500
General InfosModel | 3500 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Onyx |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Bontrager LT3 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF51 LeversTektro V Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula FM31Front: Formula FM21 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeBontrager 550 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Approved Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Approved |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Semi Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethShimano 131 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF51 |
Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth7-speed |
Trek 3500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano TX51 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano TX31 |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 63 (millimeters) TravelSR Suntour M-2025 |
Other Specs of Trek 3500
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo Nylon Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontager SSR |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterBontrager SSR |
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 3500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 3500 Mountain bike here