Trek 8500 DISC 2001 VS Merlin XLM XTR 2004 specs comparison

Trek 8500 Disc 2001 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8500 Disc

General Infos
Model 8500 Disc
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2001
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Color choice - Candy Blue
- Red
-Black
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager Super-X
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Aluminum Linear-pull Levers
Shimano Deore XT Disc Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRolf Urraco Disc
Rims manufacturerRolf Urraco Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha SLR Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race Modified
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Bontrager Race
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 8500 Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Sid XC

Other Specs of Trek 8500 Disc

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsBontrager Re-Entry
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS 2000
Seat post extensionBontrager Race


Merlin XLM XTR 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM XTR

General Infos
Model XLM XTR
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR RapidFire STI Levers
Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossmax SL
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossmax SL
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA-70
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano XTR
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano XTR Integral
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire STI
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM XTR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float F80 RLT

Other Specs of Merlin XLM XTR

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


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