Trek 8500 DISC 2002 VS Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (15) 1997 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 |
Independent Fabrication Special (15)
General Infos| Model | Special (15) |
| Manufacturer | Independent Fabrication |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - brown and brown fade- golden yellow- metallic black- metallic p-Blue and blue fade |
| Sizes | - 10 (inches)- 12 (inches)- 14.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP CD |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey CompLite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-M950 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special (15) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (15)
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco |
| Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Expert |
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 Independent Fabrication Special (15) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Independent Fabrication Special (15) Mountain bike here