Trek 8500 1998 VS Trek SKYE 2011 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 |
Trek Skye
General Infos| Model | Skye |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Mermaid and Crystal Pearl White |
| Sizes |
- Womens 13 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 19.5 (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 | Tektro CL-530-TS Levers Tektro V Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula FM31 Front: Formula FM21 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Bontrager 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 Teeth Shimano 131 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Trek Skye Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano TX51 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano TX31 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 63 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour M-2025 |
Other Specs of Trek Skye
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Nylon Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontager SSR WSD |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager 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 Skye manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Skye Mountain bike here