Trek 8500 LT 2000 VS Balance XR 250 (01) 1998 specs comparison
Trek 8500 LT
General Infos| Model | 8500 LT |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Candy Blue |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Bontrager Jones AC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf Dolomite |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Rear: Rolf Dolomite Assymetric Front: Rolf Dolomite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alpha SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ICON Graphite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | ICON Graphite |
| Headset size | Aheadset 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 ICON Graphite |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 LT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 4.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Bomber Z-3 Flylight |
Other Specs of Trek 8500 LT
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Rock Shox Suspension |
Balance XR 250 (01)
General Infos| Model | XR 250 (01) |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished to purple fade |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Duro HF-828 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex VP-18F |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance RID |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance RID |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Balance XR 250 (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | RST 171B |
Other Specs of Balance XR 250 (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
| Pedals details | Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its 8500 LT bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek 8500 LT Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance XR 250 (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance XR 250 (01) Mountain bike here