Trek 8500 DISC 2002 VS GT KARAKORAM 2.0 2011 specs comparison
Trek 8500 Disc
General Infos| Model | 8500 Disc |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Blue and Grey |
| Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
| Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Bontrager Jones AC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Modified Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-holeBontrager Race Modified Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ButtedAluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethBontrager Race |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Trek 8500 Disc Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Duke RC |
Other Specs of Trek 8500 Disc
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
GT Karakoram 2.0
General Infos| Model | Karakoram 2.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - red-Silver |
| Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.1'' Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro LeversTektro Aquila Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | All Terra Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex TD-24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | ALL TERRA AL6061 RISER |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | All Terra |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA No. 10 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22t TeethFSA Dyna Drive |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
GT Karakoram 2.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Dart 3 |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram 2.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | GT Slim Line Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure-V Sport |
| Seat post extension | All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its 8500 Disc bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek 8500 Disc Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Karakoram 2.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Karakoram 2.0 Mountain bike here