Trek 8500 1996 VS Raleigh M-40 1995 specs comparison
Trek 8500
General InfosModel | 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 CompFront: 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 LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Swami |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedUnion 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 CrownChromoly |
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) DiameterSystem 2 |
Raleigh M-40
General InfosModel | M-40 |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 1995 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Candy red -sequoia-silver and black fade |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Multi-Terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Altus C90 LeversShimano Altus C90 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeRodi Vuelta Strong Ti-Ano |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/38 TeethShimano Altus C90 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Altus C90 Rapid Fire TX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Raleigh M-40 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket MountShimano Altus C90 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel and Chromoly |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Raleigh M-40
Component group sets | Shimano Altus C90 |
Pedals details | Toe-clip AttachableWellgo Hi-Impact Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vetta SE |
Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) DiameterLee Chi 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 Raleigh M-40 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh M-40 Mountain bike here