Trek 8500 DISC 2001 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2011 specs comparison

Trek 8500 Disc
General InfosModel | 8500 Disc |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Candy Blue - Red -Black |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Bontrager Super-X |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull Levers Shimano Deore XT Disc Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf Urraco Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Rolf Urraco Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alpha SLR Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Modified |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race Lite |
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 Teeth Bontrager Race |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |

Specialized Rockhopper
General InfosModel | Rockhopper |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Wht and Red -Blk and Brn |
Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Specialized The Captain Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Alloy Levers Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Forged Alloy Front: Forged Alloy Hi and low Flange |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Alex RHD 26 (inches) |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Butted Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized M4 Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Butted Alloy Risebar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X8 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB ES25 Octalink |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR Suntour |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano Atlus |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
Fork material | Single Crown Alloy Steerer |
Fork type | SR Suntour SF11 |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Plastic Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Rockhopper XC |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Two-bolt 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 Specialized Rockhopper manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Rockhopper Mountain bike here