Trek 8500 1996 VS GT OUTPOST 1999 specs comparison
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gold |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Smoke 2 Comp Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Dart 2 Comp |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Matrix Swami |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Union Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton ProGram EA70 |
| Frame type | Bonded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extender | System 2 |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Butted Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | System 2 |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Plus 10 Lite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter System 2 |
GT Outpost
General Infos| Model | Outpost |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- H O T Orange -H O T Blue |
| Sizes |
- 12.5 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Altus Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano 7-speed Cassette Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7000 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT Hi-rise |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mech. |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth SR XR27 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
GT Outpost Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | GT Rigid |
Other Specs of GT Outpost
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | GT Nylon ATB |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | GT |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 GT Outpost manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Outpost Mountain bike here