Trek 8500 DISC 2002 VS KHS ALITE 500 2004 specs comparison

Trek 8500 Disc
General InfosModel | 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 |

KHS Alite 500
General InfosModel | Alite 500 |
Manufacturer | KHS |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Red- Silver-Black and Blue |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) All Terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano LeversTektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RFormula Aluminum Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | RiseAluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | VP-B33 Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano TX71 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C102 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelMozo Vibe R |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | PVC |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | KHS ATB |
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 Disc bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek 8500 Disc Mountain bike here
- Get your KHS Alite 500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for KHS Alite 500 Mountain bike here